Medical Issues Questions

• Trying for three years...

  Hi there, we have been trying for 3yrs, hsg clear, ultrasound fine, bloods fine, sperm fine, regular periods and ovulation. As I had an emergency section years ago my gyne is giving me a laproscopy. I'm not eligable for IVF, could my lap result in pregnancy? Regards

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• PCOS and IVF

  Hi I have PCOS and low egg reserve I plan on having IVF in July do you think I should ask my doctor for metformin to improve my chances of pregnancy. Also could it lower the risk of ohs? Thanks

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• ICSI and defect rates?

  We have been treated through MFS and are currently pregnant (very early days!). We have just read an article that ICSI treatments result in 10% defect rates. Is this a treatment practised by MFS?

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• What type of treatment would I be looking for

  I am 28 year old women whom has bmi of 37.5 i have pcos and have been trying for a baby for 7 years what kind of treatment would I be looking for and how much would it roughly cost me?

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• Fostimon Injections

  I have always had irregular periods and have been recently diganosed with PCOS. I tend to have a period every three months. I wanted to know if I actually release an egg when I have my period? Also, I have had 5 cycles of clomid and took 150mg at the highest dose. I did not respond well to clomid, I produced a 19mm follicule once whilst on clomid but did not fall pregnant. I have now been advise...

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• Adhesions

  What are adhesions to the fallopian tubes and how can they prevent a pregnancy?

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• IVF after sterilisation

  Hi, I have had 4 caesarian sections, I was sterilised, I've now been in a new relationship for over three years and he has no children of his own. We wish to have a baby together, would I be considered for IVF?

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• Both have been sterilised?

  Hello Brian, could you please tell me if it's possible for me and my partner to recieve treatment and what nature of treatment this would be to start a family, as both concerned parties have been sterilised?

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• Blighted ovum

  How often does a blighted ovum occur in case of IVF? What are the causes and how can it be prevented? Doctors told us that husband suffers from severe Azoospermia... (low count, low morphology, low motility)

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• Chlomid

  Dear Professor Brian, I have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months with no success, if I were to take Chlomid 'before' having diagnostic tests such as hysteroscopy etc, would the medication cause any harm if my tubes were blocked? (therefore no point in taking chlomid) I know I should only take prescribed medication by a Consultant but Chlomid is available over the internet, it has worked for ...

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• Moderate Dyskaryosis?

  What is the policy/procedure for commencing IUI treatment with a mild dyskaryosis smear result? My subsequent colposcopy showed a small area of moderate dyskaryosis. The gynaecologist recommended no treatment of this until I had my family. Would I still be able to start treatment at your clinic with these results?

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• Endometriosis

  I have severe endometriosis with no symptoms. I am 29 now and want to get IVF done. No blockage of tubes. FSH and Estradiol are all normal. Do you think IVF will work for me the first time?

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• Embryo screening?

  Hi, I am 41 and was wondering if the embryos you choose for transplantation are screened for chromosomal abnormalities e.g. Downs?

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• Endometriosis

  Are there any treatments that can be used to prevent the negative effects of endometriosis on outcomes to IVF treatment? I've seen a couple of articles about low dose aspirin and wonder what the current evidence/your opinion is on using this to improve success rates?

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• Medical issues, please help!

  Hello Professor Brian. I'm 40 years old, my cycle has become irregular in the last two years. Over the last two months I have started to feel mild hot flashes only at night and I need the toilet 3 to 4 times but no hurry or incontinence, while during the day I'm fine. Recently I have whitish, itchy vaginal discharge and I pass lots of wind. I have not seen my cycle for two months now. Are these me...

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• Low ovarian reserve

  Hello Professor, I came to you approximately 7 years ago and was advised to adopt due to my blocked tubes, high fsh levels and low ovarian reserve. I am now in my forties and following tubal surgery became pregnant without any clomid/drugs just over a year ago. Can you tell me if you can use the eggs I produce naturally (without any drugs), and then just try IVF this way? Sofia.

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• After sterilisation, is IVF the best option?

  Hi, I am 32 years of age and have been sterilised for nearly 12 years. Is IVF treatment my best option?

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• Polycystic ovaries and miscarriage

  Hi, I have been told that I have polycystic ovaries (although I do not have PCOS). I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2008 (age 36) and then the tube was removed, I went on to have 2 missed miscarriages (natural conception) at approx 6 weeks (aged 36 & 38). Following the first miscarriage I had 4 lots of IVF (not at MFS), 1 fresh cycle (abandoned due to moderate OHSS), 1 stimulated frozen, 1 natural fr...

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• Low AMH - what are my chances of conceiving?

  I have low AMH 1.82. Please can you advise if IVF would be a possibility and if so, what are my chances of conceiving? Thanks in advance.

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• Tubal Ligation - Can I have IVF?

  I have had tubal ligation and now with a new partner. I will be 40 in a couple of months. Can I have IVF?

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• Persistant Adult Acne cleared when on Oestrogen (but no PCOS?)

  I have been plagued by Acne all my adult life, physically have the appearance of someone with PCOS but all tests have ruled it out (and no PCO reactions during IVF). I also have long cycles and do not always ovulate. During a recent frozen egg transfer cycle I was put on HRT and my acne cleared up! I am presuming that this may indicate that I have low/poor oestrogen levels. Could low oestrogen lev...

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• Endometriosis

  I have stage 4 endometriosis, is there any history of IVF success with patients who have this condition?

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• Polycystic ovaries... Another IVF treatment?

  I have polycystic ovaries. One IVF treatment ended in 23weeks miscarriage in 2008. Then three more unsuccesful IVF without conception. I am 32 . Should I opt for another IVF?

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• AMH

  Would clomid affect the results of an AMH test?

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• Cerebral Palsy

  I've got cerebral palsy. Would that stop me from freezing my sperm or donating?

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• What is the long time side effect for the use of steroid?

  I have been on prednisolone for 15 years. I haven't been able to father a child since I got married in 2005. Does that mean I am infertile?

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• Help! Chemotherapy and having treatment

  I'm having chemo for cancer and hormone tablets and I want a baby after but will be 44 years old. What treatment will be best for me if it brings on the menopause?

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• PCOS!

  Hello, I am 27 years old and have been trying for a baby with my husband for four years with no success. I have PCOS which is mainly down to not conceiving, will ICSI help me?

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• Fallopian Tubes Blocked

  I am due to have a lap dye procedure and consultant has said if my tubes are blocked or damaged they will remove them whilst they are doing this procedure. I am very confused and do not know whether to cancel as if my tubes are removed then my only option ever is IVF and I can only afford one treatment. Can IVF work without having my tubes removed?

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• Bilateral tubal occlusion with a right hydrosalpinx

  Hi Brian, I've been diagnosed with Bilateral tubal occlusion with a right hydrosalpinx. I've read that having a hydrosalpinx can cause problems with IVF. Have you had success patients with this diagnosis or do you recommend having surgery first? Thanks

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• Is there any chance left?

  I lost a baby at 27 weeks of pregnancy because of an infection on 2009. After that I had metroragy for about 5 months (August to December 2010) when I found out that I have an uterine arterio-veinous malformation for which I suffered an aembolisation on December 2011. Now I stopped a stimulation treatment because my eggs do not grow enough - the biggest is of 5,9 mm, the other is 4,5 mm and my do...

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• Premature Ovarian Failure

  What treatment options are there for premature ovarian failiure? I've not had any periods for 8 years and am desperate to get pregnant.

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