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by Dr. Amin
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: Follicle growth
Replies: 2
Views: 11139

Re: Follicle growth

It is difficult to answer your specific question without knowing more details about your previous IVF cycles (the protocols, medications used, etc.). In general, if a certain protocol isn't working, we may consider trying a different protocol. For instance, if you were on oral contraceptive pills pr...
by Dr. Amin
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: IVF protocols
Replies: 3
Views: 11655

Re: IVF protocols

Hello. There are many different types of IVF protocols that use different medications for different durations of time. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. The type of protocol that is chosen depends on the individual patient. For instance, for women who are expected to produce many eggs,...
by Dr. Amin
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Hgh ad hcg
Replies: 1
Views: 7522

Re: Hgh ad hcg

By hgh, do you mean human growth hormone? If so, it depends on where you've obtained the growth hormone from. Some illegal manufacturers of growth hormone have hcg in their products. If the human growth hormone was prescribed by a physician and obtained through a reputable pharmacy, then it should n...
by Dr. Amin
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Can someone explain results?
Replies: 1
Views: 7550

Re: Can someone explain results?

Hi. Since you have been trying to conceive for a year, I would recommend that you see a reproductive endocrinologist and/or your gynecologist. In general, a fertility evaluation is recommended for women who fail to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. For w...
by Dr. Amin
Tue May 31, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: IVF or Vasectomy Reversal?
Replies: 1
Views: 9717

Re: IVF or Vasectomy Reversal?

In general, success rates with vasectomy reversal are higher when the vasectomy was performed less than 10 years ago. Since your husband's vasectomy was 23 years ago, your best treatment option is likely IVF. I would recommend that you meet with a reproductive endocrinologist to discuss your options...
by Dr. Amin
Tue May 31, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: FSHR 680 A/A
Replies: 1
Views: 9521

Re: FSHR 680 A/A

This is a very specific question that is difficult to answer without knowing more details about your specific situation. I would recommend that you speak with your reproductive endocrinologist regarding your results.
by Dr. Amin
Tue May 31, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: 2nd Beta test
Replies: 1
Views: 9733

Re: 2nd Beta test

In general, Bhcg, the pregnancy hormone level, is expected to approximately double over a 48 hour period in early pregnancy. This, however, is just a general rule of thumb. A rise of as little as 35% over 2 days has been shown to result in normal pregnancies. Without knowing more about your treatmen...
by Dr. Amin
Tue May 31, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: High AMH/ OHSS
Replies: 1
Views: 8537

Re: High AMH/ OHSS

Having a high AMH level and having so many follicles puts you at risk for having a multiple gestation (twins, triplets, etc.) pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. In this situation, some options to try include letrozole, clomid, a lower dose of FSH, or IVF. Your reproductive endocrinolog...
by Dr. Amin
Tue May 31, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: Hepatis B carrier mother
Replies: 1
Views: 9435

Re: Hepatis B carrier mother

Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease that is caused by an infection with the Hepatitis B virus. It can be passed from a mother to her baby during childbirth, but fortunately, there is a vaccine to prevent this. This vaccine is usually given soon after birth. Having a chronic Hepatitis B infecti...
by Dr. Amin
Tue May 24, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: IVF Questions
Topic: EFS for two cycles, please i need advice
Replies: 1
Views: 9624

Re: EFS for two cycles, please i need advice

Empty follicle syndrome is a rare occurrence in which no eggs are retrieved from mature follicles during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Some strategies that have been used to prevent recurrence are changing the dose and/or timing of the trigger injection and changing the IVF stimulation pro...