Y chromosome microdeletion
We just discovered my husband suffers Y Chromosome microdeletion, which was unknowninlgy, genetically passed from his father. He has severe oligospermia. Now, we’re trying ICSI but I fear if it will get passed to our male child. Gender selection isn’t allowed in my country. What can we do? I’m so new to this.
Did you do any special IVF diet?
My doctor suggested me to eat a moderately healthy diet and allow myself an occasional binge during IVF. However, being desperate to conceive, I went on this crazy IVF diet – only consuming gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, no sugar diet but now I’m at the breaking point and am wondering if this was all a good […]
Is diagnostic hysteroscopy painful?
I’ve been recommended to undergo diagnostic hysteroscopy to see if everything is ok. I’ve never been under anesthesia but my doctor recommended I could get it because of how nervous I am. The other option is to just do it in-office but I wonder how painful it could be? I’m leaning towards the second option […]
Did you have a rather dry period? What was the reason?
First IVF appointment. What should I expect?
Give up coffee when TTC?
Hi, did you give up coffee when TTC with IVF? I love coffee but my doctor suggests it can affect my iron levels, so I should cut back. How many cups of coffee can one safely have?
Embryos in 2nd or 3rd cycle?
Did anyone have no usable embryos in the first cycle but saw any improvement with your embryos in 2nd or 3rd cycle in the next few months? Did you eventually succeed? We had 8 eggs but no good embryos in one cycle and I’m not sure what to expect. Please advise.