Menopause is a major life transition that can have profound effects on your life. Learn about the serious health risks associated with menopause and how to avoid them.
Insulin resistance is a common cause of infertility, but many people don’t understand the connection. Learn more about how insulin resistance can cause infertility.
There are many paths to parenthood, especially if you are facing infertility. Learn more about the reasons why you may want to choose a gestational carrier.
Starting a family is a natural part of life, but for women who’ve been treated for cancer, that part may seem out of reach. However, all is not lost. Read on to learn more.
Though there are many reasons you might consider reducing or eliminating your ability to get pregnant, if you later decide to start a family, you have options available. Read on to learn more.
Protecting your health is protecting your fertility. Choosing to get regular check-ups can protect you from issues later down the line, or prepare you for any possible issues. Read on to learn more about the importance of wellness exams.
Are your hot flashes connected to menopause 一 or perimenopause? Is there even a difference? In this blog, we explain the difference between perimenopause and menopause and how you can get relief from your less-than-pleasant symptoms.
One thing to know about starting a family is that you have a limited amount of time when you’ll be most fertile. Learn more about how your fertility changes with age.
In-vitro fertilization is a confusing or sensitive topic for some people. Understanding how the process works removes the mystery surrounding it and clarifies how IVF can help you.
When you’re trying to get pregnant, lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your likelihood of conceiving. Learn more about what you can do to promote fertility.
If you have endometriosis, this diagnosis doesn’t mean that you can never get pregnant. Although it can contribute to infertility, there are advanced infertility treatments that can help. Read more about this condition and its infertility impact.
A semen analysis holds all the information you need to understand if your sperm are viable and healthy. It’ll also give you peace of mind in knowing if your vasectomy or vasectomy reversal was successful. Here’s what you can expect.
For those facing a cancer diagnosis, the future possibility of pregnancy can be frightening. That’s why we offer experienced and compassionate alternatives to those who come to us wishing to preserve their reproductive ability using cryopreservation.
Family planning is crucial to living the life you want. Having reliable birth control can make deciding when you want children possible. Sadly, there’s a great deal of incorrect information regarding birth control. Let’s set the record straight.
During the time before you’re permanently finished menstruating, you may have to deal with a range of uncomfortable and potentially life-disrupting symptoms. Here are a few tips to help you manage these symptoms.
Have you tried everything to get pregnant? If you’ve had a thorough evaluation, tried other approaches, and still been unable to conceive, you may want to try in vitro fertilization. In fact, sometimes, IVF is the only viable path to conception.
Infertility is a more common problem than you may realize, but it’s often treatable. Both men and women can experience issues that lead to infertility, so if you’re trying to become pregnant and struggling, you should see a professional.
A Pap smear, or Pap test, is a screening test recommended for women ages 21-65 to detect early signs of cervical cancer. Abnormal results can be scary, but there are a few things you need to know.
Infertility can send you on a search for answers. Unfortunately, there are a lot of wrong answers out there. This post sets the record straight regarding five common myths about infertility.
Couples who have chosen in vitro fertilization are taking a big step toward becoming parents. Preimplantation genetic testing is an important part of the process and can ensure your embryo is healthy before being transferred to the uterus.
Are you experiencing uncomfortable symptoms related to your menstrual cycle? Between 2% and 10% of American women have endometriosis, which can cause numerous symptoms.
Dear patients,
Update: As of April 6, 2020 our clinic will be operating on minimum staff. Dr. Ramirez has been deployed with his U.S. Army medical reserve unit to the East Coast to assist in supporting a field hospital.
Dear Dr. Ramirez,
WOW!!!! I am so glad I found your blog “Women’s Health & Fertility“. You have given lots of great information that is very straight forward. Thank you for that.
Severe male factor infertility, once a barrier to parenthood, has virtually ceased to exist due to breakthroughs in the field of fertility medicine. One of those is ICSI, a procedure done during the in vitro process by our embryologist.
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This question is actually about my mother and not me. My mom is 48 years old. She has 2 grown up children but she wants to have another child.
We know that the holidays can be stressful, surrounded with so many expectations. There is pressure from family, friends and yourself to celebrate and to enjoy when unfortunately, for the person experiencing infertility, it can be very difficult to do so.
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Dear Dr. Ramirez,
I'm 39 years old and have done 3 IVFs (in vitro fertilization cycles). During the first two IVFs, half of my eggs were immature.
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Hi Dr. Ramirez,
My husband and I are currently having Ovulation Induction (OI) because I have secondary amenorrhea and don’t ovulate by myself.
Hi Doctor,
I recently visited a reproductive endocrinologist because I was having issues with my period (heavy clotty periods). They did an sonohysterogram and found a 2 cm uterine polyp. I am due to have that removed in May.
An excellent article, “Coping with the Holidays…again.” was published by Resolve back in 2009. Written by Linda Cimarusti, it still rings true…
Coping with the Holidays — Again
By Linda J. Cimarusti, PhD
The men and women in our armed forces go where our nation’s leaders direct them, serve in difficult and often dangerous conditions and do so with admirable dedication and professionalism. As a nation, we owe them our freedom.
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I am 38 years old from Los Angeles. I just had a failed IVF cycle because my six embryos arrested on Day 5. On Day 3, five were Grade A and one was Grade B. They were 10, 8 and 6 cell.
Hello Dr Ramirez.
I am writing to you from Nebraska. I have had 2 fresh IVF cycles and 2 FET cycles. Only one pregnancy – from the first IVF 5 years ago.
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Dr Ramirez,
What are the chances of a 45 year old woman conceiving using IVF with her own eggs? Would it be worth trying or would you recommend using donor eggs? A. from the UK
Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples worldwide. But in the last 40 years, more than 5 million babies have been born using in vitro fertilization (IVF). How does it work? Nassim Assefi and Brian A. Levine detail the science behind making a baby in a lab.
Dear Readers,
I recently found this nicely animated video on In Vitro Fertilization created on the new TED-Ed platform. You might find this a good way to not only inform yourself but also friends and family who might have trouble understanding...
Every year Resolve, the national infertility association, sponsors a week of advocacy called NIAW across the nation. There are many ways that one can participate, from the “Walk for Hope” to actually lobbying in Washington D.C.
Hi Dr. Ramirez!
I have a beautiful two year old daughter, but I can’t seem to carry another baby. I had a chemical pregnancy earlier this year followed by a blighted ovum.
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Hello Dr. Ramirez,
I’m writing from Mexico. I’m 33 years old, never been pregnant and have just been diagnosed with fibroids. This year I’ve had heavy abnormal bleeding with large clots.
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Hello,
I have a son via FET. I have now had three cycles of FET total. The first did not work, the second we got my son, and this last one worked- however I had a miscarriage at 6.5 weeks pregnant.
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Hi Dr. Ramirez, I had an failed IVF attempt last week. It was my first attempt. I am 41 yoa. My estrodial was 1950 and I had 5 follicles (14, 16, 20, 20, and 25)
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Dear Dr. Ramirez,
I am writing from Pennsylvania. In 2006, I had two or three miscarriages. After that, I went to a fertility clinic and had TSH, prolactin, DRVV, and anti-cardiolipin antibodies tested.
Dear Readers,
It has been a while since I last posted to this blog, and to my readers I apologize. Things have been quite busy, hectic and stressful this year.
Hello,
I am 24 years old and my husband and I are trying to conceive. I was diagnosed with endometriosis after a lap on Dec 15, 2007. I have been on two separate treatment cycles of Lupron Depo.
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Hello. I'm a 29 year old female. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 7 months now. I had a laparoscopy done in June of 2013, due to an ovarian cyst on my right ovary.
Hello Doctor,
I am from India and have been TTC (trying to conceive) for last 5 years. I am 29 years old right now. My first miscarriage was when I was 24 years old.
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Hello. I just turned 40 years old. I am healthy. I had 1 miscarriage in my early 30s. I waited a few years to conceive after that and conceived two children back to back in the first month of trying so I am hoping my fertility is still good.
Dear Dr. Ramirez,
A few years ago, I had an IUD inserted to which my body never adjusted to. I bled the entire time until it was removed months later to discover that it caused an infection.
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Hi Dr. Ramirez,
My name is A. and I am writing from Michigan. I am 33 years old and have DOR with an AMH of <.16, Hashimoto’s and positive ANA’s. I am on day 10 of stims for IVF #2 and responding poorly compared to our first attempt.
Dear Readers, Sometimes I get great news from one of the many couples I help on AllExperts.com and this is one I would like to share with you. Over a year ago I began corresponding with this woman regarding her failed IVF cycles.
Dear Readers,
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has launched a campaign with the aim of educating women on how to protect their fertility by avoiding certain risk factors. The Society has made available a number of fact sheets, graphics ...
Hello Dr. Ramirez,
I’m a 30-year-old active, healthy female from Texas trying to conceive my first child. I have been on the birth control pill for 15 years and just stopped taking it two cycles ago in late June.
Hello,
I am writing from San Diego, CA. I was on 100mg Clomid on Cycle Day 3-7, then 2mg estradiol on cd 8-12. I went in for an ultrasound to check follicles on cycle day 13.
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Hi Dr. Ramirez,
I'm back again with a question about my recent IVF (second one). This IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycle we did the same protocol as last time (antagonist) ...
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I am a 33 year old mother of two. My children are 11 and nearly 10 years old. After the birth of my second child in 2003 I had surgery to prevent further pregnancies.
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Hello Doctor Ramirez,
I´m almost 34 years old, from Spain but living in Mexico City for 8 years now. I´ve been reading you a lot your blog and you´re questions and answers here.
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Hello Dr. Ramirez,
I'm 20 and 293 pounds. I have had Secondary Amenorrhea for close to 4 years now. It is apparently being caused by my weight. I'm not planning to TTC for at least another 12 or 13 years.
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I had an HSG (hysterosalpingogram) in November. The dye flowed freely through my left tube, which appeared normal and healthy. However, the dye would not enter my right tube until after the radiologist had me get on my right and then left side.
Hello Dr. Ramirez,
I've written you in the past regarding my fertility challenges and your responses have been very encouraging. In my last, I discussed how I'd experienced an early loss in March after our first IVF attempt.
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Dear Dr. Ramirez,
I am considering IVF and am more keen on using the non human derived IVF medications. I would be very grateful for your opinion on Gonal F when compared to Menopur .
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Hello - I have been reading you blogs for some time now and am so thankful that you take the time you do with such thoughtful answers.
I am 38 and husband is 41. My history is as follows: 2009 wasted time on clomid prescribed ...
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Hello there! I’m writing to you from Florida. I have recently suffered two miscarriages. One in Oct of 2012 and one in March of this year. Both occurred at about two weeks so very early. I guess the term is chemical pregnancy when it is that earl
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Dear Dr,
We have just had our 4th failed IVF (in vitro fertilization).
Our history. I am 36, my husband is 39. 1st pregnancy was in 2009 after 3 IuI's (intra uterine insemination) and clomid ...
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Hello,
I am writing from Japan and want to ask that can big, crowded clinics be good or are small ones always good? Which is a worst choice...I'm very confused actually....like the crowded one has all the plus points, it is experienced ...
Dear Doctor,
I am on clomid and doing intra uterine insemination. On Cd 5-9, I ovulated. On Cd 18-20 I had an u/s (ultrasound) and cd 13 follies were 8,13,20,20,21. Uterine lining was 6.
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Hello,
I have been able to get pregnant naturally, but due to my kidney disease was not able to carry to term. I have about 50 percent kidney function due to mild segmental mesangial sclerorsis.
Dear Readers,
This week, in the United States, through the great organization Resolve, we are promoting infertility awareness on many different venues...support groups, chats on Twitter and Facebook and over the blogosphere.
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Hi doctor, I’m having PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and for the treatment first I was given Metformin for a month though my sugar level was Normal, and now I’ve been given douluton L (contraceptive) for 21 days.
Hello,
I don't even know how to begin because my infertility process has been so exhausting. I suppose I have diminished ovarian reserve. My last FSH check was 8.5. My AMH is 1.
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Hi there. Hubby and I have been TTC (trying to conceive) for almost 4 years now, with no success. We have been to two different REs, the first performed one HSG (hysterosalpingogram) ...
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Dear Doctor Ramirez, I’m 35 with two beautiful kids. On 2/6/13, I underwent a D&C, dilatation and curettage, (approx. 8wks in-missed miscarriage). Bled on and off for two weeks.
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Dear Doctor,
Hi, I'm from Minnesota. My husband and I have been trying to conceive since August of 2011. I have endometriosis and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) since finding out when I was around 17 years old, I'm 25 now.
Dear Doctor,
I am 40. I had two missed abortions at 37, both in the ninth week after heart beat was felt. Subsequently I did not conceive and my RE suggested IVF. I have regular 29 day cycle.
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Dear Dr. Ramirez,
I am a 36 year old from Georgia. I have primary amenorrhea POF (premature ovarian failure). In short always had POF (now called POI) and never had a period on my own.
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Hello Dr. Ramirez,
I am 37 years old with multiple fibroids. My gynecologist gave me Clomid and asked me to test FSH simultaneously and my result came out 22.9, I did ultrasound today and to his surprise there was an egg.
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Hello Dr. Ramirez and thank you so much for answering these questions.
My wife and I just completed our first IVF (although there was no transfer). A previous attempt was cancelled due to only a couple follicles (150 Gonal F/150 Menopur).
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Dr. Ramirez,
I was on the pill for 12 years, and stopped taking it back in September of 2012 to try and conceive. I did not have a period for over 3 months, so I went to the doctor who gave me a progesterone injection.
Hi Dr. Ramirez,
Not sure what to do. I met the love of my life later in life and we just started trying to conceive, I am 42 years old. We really want to have a child, but not so sure about donor eggs.
Dear Dr. Ramirez,
I am writing from Saint Louis, Missouri. Thank you for taking time out to answer my questions. I will try to be as brief as possible.
