Categories: Assisted conception Chemotherapy Clomid Contraception Fertility myths Fertility problems Fertility tests Getting pregnant Male fertility Medication Ovulation

Assisted conception

Q. How many DI IUI attempts should we have before trying DI IVF?
Q. Is a second attempt at IVF more successful?
Q. Is there a cause for a poor response to fertility drugs?
Q. Can Profasi give a false positive pregnancy result?
Q. Are ectopic pregnancies more common with IVF?
Q. Is there any way I can buy my fertility drugs cheaper than at the clinic?
Q. Is it possible to get pregnant by injecting my husband's semen after masturbation?
Q. When would IUI be recommended?
Q. Why does ICSI fail?
Q. Is IVF safe after ectopics?
Q. What do the initials IVF and ICSI stand for?
Q. What is OHSS?
Q. Why do embryos sometimes not implant in IVF?
Q. How long after a failed IVF attempt can a woman try again?
Q. What success rate should we look for when choosing an IVF clinic?
Q. How can two sperm fertilise one egg in IVF?
Q. Can Profasi cause OHSS?
Q. Can I have artificial insemination as a single woman?
Q. How can the minipill help before I start IVF especially as I am bleeding continuously?
Q. Can I fit IVF appointments in around my work?
Q. How are good embryos determined in IVF?
Q. Why can't women over the age of 40 use their own eggs?
Q. When is it normal to bleed after abandoned IVF?
Q. Could extreme obesity affect ICSI?
Q. What is wash and swim?
Q. Can bacterial vaginosis affect implantation?
Q. What are the success rates fpr egg donation?

Chemotherapy

Q. How does chemotherapy affect fertility?
Q. Is there a higher risk of abnormalities in a baby conceived if the father has had chemo?

Clomid

Q. How can I tell if Clomid is working?
Q. Are there any side effects with Clomid?
Q. Why is Clomid only prescribed for a short time?
Q. How does Clomid affect fertility?
Q. Can Clomid cause hyperstimulation?
Q. Should I seek immediate help in conceiving again if I needed Clomid the first time?
Q. What are the cancer risks associated with Clomid?
Q. Why do I need to wait for hormone tests before starting Clomid for irregular periods?
Q. Can Clomid affect ovulation predictor tests?

Contraception

Q. How long does it take to conceive after removal of the coil?
Q. How long does it take for a cycle to regulate after coming off the Pill?

Fertility myths

Q. Could the loss of sperm after sex be stopping me conceiving?
Q. Can baby oil affect fertility?
Q. Can urinating after intercourse prevent pregnancy?
Q. Does bathing after intercourse wash away sperm?

Fertility problems

Q. Is pre-menstrual spotting a fertility problem?
Q. What causes irregular periods?
Q. How do anti-diabetic drugs help PCOS?
Q. Are vegetarians more prone to infertility?
Q. Are there any sexual positions that can increase the chance of pregnancy?
Q. Is there any operation to unblock fallopian tubes?
Q. Can cervical scarring after laser surgery affect fertility?
Q. What is unexplained subfertility?
Q. Could the change in my periods be a sign of endometriosis or early menopause?
Q. Why am I having problems conceiving my second child?
Q. How long should it take to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy?
Q. Could crabs cause fertility problems?
Q. What is the cause of subfertility?
Q. Can a caesarean affect future fertility?
Q. Is it normal to not have a period after coming off the Pill?
Q. Can long term use of the Pill affect fertility?
Q. What causes blocked fallopian tubes?
Q. Can I conceive with only one ovary?
Q. Does PCOS affect fertility?
Q. How can I treat vaginismus?
Q. Could fortnightly periods affect my fertility?
Q. Could bowel adhesions cause fertility problems?
Q. Can endometriosis cause fertility problems?
Q. Can abdominal operations cause fertility problems
Q. Can fibroids affect fertility?
Q. Could cervical erosion affect fertility?
Q. How do I know if I'm fertile?
Q. Does a rhesus negative blood group cause fertility problems?
Q. Can night shifts affect fertility?
Q. How can Tamoxifen help with fertility problems?
Q. Why is a period sometimes late when I'm not pregnant?
Q. What are the success rates for sterilisation reversals?
Q. How does chlamydia affect fertility?
Q. Could an ovarian infection cause fertility problems?
Q. Could the brown discharge I have before each period affect my fertility?
Q. Can Nabothian cysts affect fertility?
Q. Could ME affect fertility?
Q. Can thrush cause fertility problems?
Q. What is prolactin?
Q. Is bad PMT a sign of fertility problems?
Q. Does beta thalassaemia affect fertility?
Q. Is my lack of periods due to my past anorexia?
Q. Can cat litter affect fertility?
Q. Is there any way to stop myself going through the early menopause?
Q. Can paracetamol affect fertility?
Q. Does adenomyosis cause fertility problems?
Q. Are flushes after a period a sign of the menopause?
Q. Can female orgasm affect fertility?
Q. What is Asherman's syndrome?
Q. What are anticardiolipin antibodies?
Q. Is subfertility inherited?
Q. can exercise cause fertility problems?
Q. Could IBS cause fertility problems?
Q. Can carriers of cystic fibrosis have fertility problems?
Q. Could laser surgery to the uterus cause fertility problems?
Q. Could the hair on my chin be related to my fertility problems?
Q. When does female fertility start to fall?
Q. Could a miscarriage cause fertility problems?
Q. What can be done to alleviate endometriosis and increase fertility?
Q. Does a septum in the womb affect fertility?
Q. Could female orgasm prevent implantation?
Q. Could Crohn's be affecting my fertility?
Q. Does stress affect fertility?
Q. Could a tight cervix xause fertility problems?
Q. Could a cold and slight temperature stop me conceiving?
Q. Are my fertility problems related to the pain I get around ovulation and during intercourse?
Q. Could premenstrual headaches indicate fertility problems?
Q. What has caused the cysts on my ovaries?
Q. Is cervical mucus necessary for fertility?
Q. What is DES and how does it affect fertility?
Q. Could milk leaking from my breasts when I'm not pregnant be a sign of fertility problems?
Q. Can an egg from a damaged tube travel along the healthy tube?
Q. Could surgery for Crohn's affect fertility?
Q. Could a pelvic kidney cause fertility problems?
Q. Can diabetes cause fertility problems?
Q. Is premenstrual shivering a sign of hormonal problems?
Q. Can folic acid increase fertility?
Q. Could my very light periods be a sign of subfertility?
Q. What is mucus hostility and how is it treated?
Q. Could a previous termination affect fertility?
Q. Could cysts on the fallopian tubes cause fertility problems?
Q. Can polyps affect fertility?
Q. What are the signs of endometriosis?
Q. Can genital warts cause fertility problems?
Q. Is it possible to have a fallopian tube transplant?
Q. What is multicystic ovary?
Q. Is it normal to have a bleed after removal of a Mirena or is it a fertility issue?
Q. Could an NSU cause fertility problems?
Q. Are there any examples of women conceiving more than once after tubal surgery?
Q. Are my menstrual pains a fertility problem?

Fertility tests

Q. What is ovarian drilling?
Q. What are the normal levels and purpose for different hormones?
Q. What early blood tests can I have for fertility investigations?
Q. Do I have any alternative options if the waiting list for fertility investigations is 18 months long?
Q. What is a post-coital test?
Q. What are FSH injections?
Q. When is it normal to be referred for fertility tests?
Q. What is the difference between motility and progression in semen analysis?
Q. How is a deficient luteal phase diagnosed?
Q. When should I have a progesterone test if I have a 40-46 day cycle?
Q. Could an error with an ovulation prediction test explain a long luteal phase?
Q. Is it okay for my husband to collect his sperm sample at home?
Q. How do HCG injections correct a short luteal phase?
Q. Can testing for the luteal surge be inactive?
Q. Should the follicles be the same size or different sizes?
Q. What are normal FSH and LH levels?
Q. Why are tests fro chlamydia done after an ectopic?

Getting pregnant

Q. Which is the first day of my period - the light spotting or the proper bleed?
Q. Is it possible to get pregnant after having an endometrial ablation?
Q. Is 40 too old to fall pregnant?
Q. Could a termination when I was younger be affecting my fertility?
Q. What diet should I follow to aid conception?

Male fertility

Q. Can a paraplegic man father a child?
Q. Could mumps as a child affect male fertility?
Q. Can varicoeles affect fertility?
Q. Does fertility reduce after removal of a testicle?
Q. Can Tylex and Brufen affect sperm?
Q. What are antibodies in sperm?
Q. Are white cells in semen a problem for fertility?
Q. Can antibiotics affect male fertility?
Q. What is a normal sperm count after a vasectomy reversal?
Q. Does penis size matter regarding fertility?
Q. What can be done to raise low sperm count?
Q. Could a hydrocoele affect male fertility?
Q. Does male fertility decrease with age?
Q. Does abstinence make sperm healthier?
Q. Is it normal to have nil sperm count but normal hormone levels?
Q. What effect can x-rays have on sperm?
Q. What is the success rate of a reversed vasectomy?
Q. Why is ICSI recommended for low sperm count?
Q. Does alcohol affect male fertility?
Q. Can a 40 year old man father a child?
Q. Can measles affect male fertility?
Q. Could a hernia make a man infertile?
Q. What is sperm morphology?
Q. Does thick semen indicate a sperm problem?
Q. What is acidic sperm?
Q. What is an andrologist?
Q. Do anabolic steroids affect male fertility?
Q. Can any diet boost sperm?
Q. What does 'non-viable' mean?
Q. What are abnormal sperm?

Medication

Q. Does Agnus Cactus affect fertility?
Q. Can asthma drugs have an effect on male or female fertility?
Q. Can zinc tablets benefit fertility?
Q. Can sea kelp help fertility?
Q. Does atenolol affect male fertility?
Q. Are there any supplements that can boost fertility?
Q. Can norethisterone affect fertility?
Q. Could previous ecstacy use cause fertility problems?
Q. Can antibiotic affect either male or female fertility?

Ovulation

Q. Do extremely irregular periods mean that ovulation doesn't take place?
Q. Should we have sex around ovulation or just keep it spontaneous?
Q. How can I identify my fertile time when I have extremely irregular periods?
Q. Is pain normal around ovulation?
Q. What are the main signs of ovulation?
Q. How does taking your temperature determine fertility?
Q. How is a short luteal phase treated?
Q. Is it normal to have no signs of ovulation?
Q. Why has my ovulation predictor test shown positive every day this month?
Q. Will I ovulate from alternate ovaries each month?
Q. Could coming off the depo-provera injection have caused my low progesterone levels?
Q. Why does my Persona not always indicate ovulation?
Q. Are low oestrogen levels linked with fertility problems?
Q. Could the brownish bleed I experience after ovulation mean I am losing a fertilised egg?
Q. Could an underactive thyroid stop ovulation?
Q. Does body odour change around ovulation?
Q. What is proluton?
Q. How do I do temperature charts and cervical mucus tests?
Q. How often should intercourse take place during ovulation?
Q. How do I know if I'm ovulating if my cervix is still open since the birth of my child?