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Fertility Bowl

A place to discuss fertility issues, benefits, and ask for or offer support.

19.6K members
  1. Engagement Manager

    Had egg retrieval last month and planning to go through natural FET cycle this month. I am at day 15 of my cycle - progesterone below 0.3 and lining between 6-7mm. Getting conflicting information from...

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  2. works at Deloitte

    Can someone share their experience using Lupron Depot injection before a FET. I read horror stories about the hazardous side effects of Lupron injections and the harm it can do to the body - hairloss,...

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  3. Project Manager

    It would be so wonderful if my company had some sort of "fertility policy" in place. I'm lucky to have unlimited PTO, but I know it's a struggle for too many of us to take the time off needed for trea...

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  4. Consultant

    Hi fertility family, we have had 3 miscarriages the last year, one at 16 weeks, one chemical and one recently at 12 weeks. I want to get some support and guidance from specialists. I’m a little confus...

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  5. Learning & Development Manager

    About to embark on what will likely be our last try - fresh transfer. Anyone have success with this after 3 failed FETs? Any advice on what to do leading up to the transfer? Thanks in advance!!

  6. works at Boston Consulting Group

    Can anyone share experience with TRIO and / or Receptiva tests prior to FET?

  7. Data Analyst

    I’m not sure if this is the correct bowl. However im considering getting my tubes at the age of 38. Has anyone ever gotten their tubes untied in their 30’s. Could you share your experience please.

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  8. Marketing Manager

    Hey everyone! New to the fertility testing world here. I just got my FSH (25.5 mIU/mL) and LH (98 mIU/mL) results back from blood work done on cycle day 14 (with a positive OPK). Of course, Dr. Google...

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  9. Administrative Assistant

    I was feeling super overwhelmed at work today after yet another coworker announced her pregnancy. I had to sneak to the ladies' room to have a good cry. Infertility is so tough. How do you cope with a...

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  10. works at PwC

    For those who were successful with IUI - did you do the same for your second kid/attempt for more kids?

  11. Manager

    Is it usual or stretched to expect FET completed in 4 weeks from day 1 of the period (assuming my TSH is in range this time and we start the process)

  12. SDE II

    I have unused and unopened Menopur, Gonal and cetrotide. I am in Atlanta. Please dm if you need any

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  13. Manager

    Hello, I’m halfway through my stimulation process leading up to the egg retrieval. I can feel my ovaries swelling everyday, any tips for the discomfort?

  14. Product Marketing Manager

    Has anyone been given travel restrictions by their doctors? I’m approaching an FET and asked about potential travel. I got a general response that they do not recommend traveling until the 6 week scan...

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  15. Manager

    How high do your t/c ovulation ratios usually go? Mine doesn’t go above 0.97. Should I be concerned?

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  16. Strategy Director

    Has anyone had severe neck pain from taking letrozole that lasted weeks after? I am not taking it this round because I had a 5-day long migraine after taking it for my last IUI, but the neck pain is s...

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  17. Senior Associate

    How long did your PGT-A results take? I think mine were sent out on 5/25…patiently waiting 😩🥲

  18. works at Accenture

    Super excited, Got a 2000+ HCG beta test after a tortuous 2 week wait. Still waiting to hear from my doctor. Is this too high of a HCG? Any similar stories? Thank you my IVF warriors.

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  19. Paralegal

    The waiting can be so nerve-wracking. Are you in the dreaded two-week wait or approaching ovulation? Whatever stage you're at, what helps you de-stress?

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