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“If only I knew then what I know now!”

We all know that feeling – being completely bewildered by the terminology and the technology, not to mention the costs, the emotions, the confusion of having to navigate the strange new world of fertility treatment.

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September 6th, 2012 | Tags: , , , | Category: Acronyms, Introduction, IUI - Intrauterine Insemination, IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation, Making Key Decisions, Questions to Ask, TI- Timed Intercourse Monitored Cycles | 2 comments

When and how should I seek a second opinion?

Suppose you had a friend who was grappling with a cancer diagnosis and kept wondering whether his/her specialist had really considered all the possible treatment angles that might work. Suppose he or she had been receiving some treatment but there hadn’t really been any sign of progress. What would you advise? Probably a second opinion, right? For some unknown reason, fertility patients seem to struggle with this notion that it’s somehow disloyal to seek a second opinion. Yes, it is awkward. But actually, it’s just good common sense if there’s any little voice inside your head saying “maybe there’s a better way …” If you think you might want to get a second opinion on your case, here’s what to do … [...]

October 15th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Advanced Maternal Age, Endometriosis, High FSH / low AMH / poor responders, IUI - Intrauterine Insemination, IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation, Making Key Decisions, Overresponders, PCOS and PCO, Questions to Ask, Recurrent Implantation Failure and Recurrent Losses, TI- Timed Intercourse Monitored Cycles | Leave a comment

We’ve had multiple losses – what should we be asking about?

“We seem to have no trouble getting pregnant, but we’ve had several first trimester losses.” Or, “We put back good-looking embryos every time, but they just don’t stick.” If this sounds like you, here are a few ideas you might want to discuss with your doctor.

Miscarriages can be caused by any one or more [...]

October 14th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Category: Questions to Ask, Recurrent Implantation Failure and Recurrent Losses | Leave a comment

Choosing a good acupuncturist

There’s some good evidence that acupuncture can enhance your odds whether you are ttc naturally or using ART (IUI, IVF). But how on earth do you choose a GOOD acupuncturist? Here are a few tips to help you, including: * How to tell if your acupuncturist is NOT a good choice * The scoop on NZ and other acupuncture qualifications and credentials * A list of recommended acupuncturists from around the country * Questions to ask a prospective acupuncturist before agreeing to work with them [...]

October 12th, 2009 | Tags: , , , | Category: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Questions to Ask | 11 comments

Questions to ask a prospective specialist

Before committing to working with a particular specialist, it’s a good idea to ask them a few questions to get a feel for their approach to treating patients like you.

All too often I have talked with women/couples who have gone through their first consult with a specialist and simply assumed that whatever treatment plan [...]

September 22nd, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation, Making Key Decisions, Questions to Ask | Leave a comment