Clomiphene (Clomid)
How does clomiphene (Clomid) work?
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Progesterone (Provera) Challenge Test
The progesterone or provera challenge test is given to women with no menstrual bleeding amenorrhea to see if they bleed or not.
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Childhood Cancer Can Increase Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy in childhood cancer survivors could be riskier than previously thought. Chances of premature labor, early delivery and hemorrhage are higher in certain cancer cases.
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Infertility and Egg Donation
Egg donation, also referred to as oocyte donation, is one such option.
It has proven to be an effective fertility method for couples who have
longed for a baby, but have been unable to have one on their own.
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Infertility Q & A
Infertility Questions and Answers for your most important answers about difficulty getting pregnant.
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Premature Ovarian Aging or Insufficiency
Learn the difference!
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Follistim Contraindications
What are the contraindications to Follistim?
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Acupuncture Can Improve Fertility Rates
According to new research, women prescribed clomid or clomiphene, may
have another secret weapon in the fight against infertility. It appears
that acupuncture, when used with medication therapy, can increase
fertility and pregnancy.
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Elevation of FSH And Egg Quality
Cycle day 3 FSH is tested to check for 'ovarian reserve' -- the quality of your eggs or 'good eggs' and 'bad eggs.'
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Hyperthyroidism, FSH and LH
Gonadotropin, also known as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), could be a cause of infertility in women with hyperthyroidism.
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Cycle Day 3 Fertility Testing
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - is produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the egg maturation process. High day 3 FSH levels are associated with diminished ovarian reserve.
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Hyperprolactinemia - Elevated Prolactin
Another word for elevated prolactin is hyperprolactinemia. There are many symptoms associated with this condition, though not all women with hyperprolactinemia have all of them.
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Ovulation Prediction
Are there any studies on ovulation prediction?
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Inhibin B
What does Inhibin B mean?
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Estradiol Elevated
What do elevated estradiol levels mean?
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CCCT- Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test
An additional test for ovarian reserve is the CCCT or the clomiphene challenge test
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Infertility Testing
On your first visit to an infertility specialist there are several procedures and questions that are routine.
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Long vs Short FSH Stimulation for Optimal IVF
Researchers at the University of Torino in Torino, Italy
recently published a study comparing short and long-term
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulation in high-response women
seeking IVF treatment.
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Gonal-F During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Gonal-F during pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe for use?
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Estimation of Ovarian Response
Researchers compared ovarian response to various factors, including anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol level (E2) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
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Endometriosis and Clinical Pregnancy Rates
Endometriosis can make it extremely difficult or impossible to conceive without advanced medical care and fertility treatment.
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Follistim While Pregnant and Breastfeeding
All about Follistim during pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe for use?
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Ovulation Induction Stimulation of Ovulation
Induction of ovulation is usually done with medications to help a woman ovulate and get pregnant.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone Infertility Test
The urine FSH Tests detect elevated high FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels, and elevated FSH levels are associated with decreased fertility.
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Tests Before Starting Clomiphene (Clomid)
Before starting Clomid you need to make sure there is no male infertility, no ovarian cysts, and that FSH and liver functions are normal.
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Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test- CCCT
The Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test, or CCCT, is a fertility test to check your ovarian reserve, to see if your eggs are still good enough for fertiliization and implantation. ... read more »
Ovulation-Induction Medications
What medications are available to induce ovulation?
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FSH Shot and Ovulation
Injectable FSH products are also referred to as HMG, human menopausal gonadotropins, or gonadotropins. Brand names for these drugs (hormones) in the USA include Pergonal, Follistim, Gonal-F, Repronex and Humegon.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test
The FSH Urine Test is a test kit for the determination of FSH (human Follicular Stimulating Hormone) concentration in urine specimens.
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Bleeding After Provera
What could be wrong if I am bleeding after Provera? You likely had what is known as 'withdrawal bleeding' after the progesterone challenge test.
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