“This is all my fault.” Knowledge is a funny thing; we don’t have it until we have it.We can’t make a decision about something five years ago with the information we just learned today. It is very easy to look backward at all the things we should have done or
First, let’s talk about the difference between the two procedures. IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is when sperm is deposited in to the uterus just before ovulation. Most doctors have the patient “trigger” by injecting medication to cause ovulation to occur. This helps guarantee that the timing of the IUI is
OPKs are very easy to work with and most come with clear instructions on how to use them. Generally speaking, you will test your urine by using the OPK indicator stick in the early afternoon starting around day 9 of your menstrual cycle. Drinking a little less water in the
Many times couples come to my office under the impression that they may have infertility problems. They may have been trying to conceive for six months or more with no results. Very often the solution is wonderfully simple: they have been trying at the wrong time! They don’t need clomid
How do you know when is the right time of the month to try to conceive? At what time of the month are you at your most fertile? Most of us don’t realize that the right time for conception is just four or five days a month in the days
Many doctors will tell you that your eggs are only as good as your worst FSH level. We would disagree. FSH can spike due to stress, a death in the family, as a result of fertility treatments and many other things. Very often when the stressors are reduced FSH comes