Fertility Medications Increase Pregnancy Chances

Fertility Medications
By Sheila M. Robinson

The majority of the time when a woman is placed on Fertility medications she has some underlying problem which is preventing her from getting pregnant the traditional way. Some problems such as Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Failure, Septate Uterus, Pelvic Adhesions or many other problems that could be causing issues within her reproductive system. And not to put it all on the female, men have issues as well, such as Low Sperm Count, Male Azoospermia, Male Oligospermia and so on and so forth.

In our case, none of those problems were an issue for us. We simply wanted to increase the chances of pregnancy since our Sperm samples were so expensive. Many Fertility medications increase how many eggs a woman produces every month from the traditional 1 egg she produces per cycle. For the purposes of this article we will talk about the two medications we used, which were Clomid 50 mg (clomiphene citrate) and Femera 5 mg. When taking any Fertility medication you run the risk of having multiples. You will increase your chances of having twins by 10%. As explained earlier, one of the benefits of taking a Fertility drug like Clomid is that it increases egg production per cycle.
How to take Clomid
My partner was directed to take Clomid 50mg on day 3-7 of her cycle. It comes in pill form and you usually take one 50mg pill everyday, day 3-7 of her menstrual cycle.
What's happens after taking Clomid?
We were told to come back into the doctor's office on day 12 of her cycle. On day 12, the doctor performed an ultrasound to see how her follicles had grown.
What is a follicle?
According to Wikipedia, Ovarian follicles are the basic units of female reproductive biology, each of which is composed of roughly spherical aggregations of cells found in the ovary. They contain a single oocyte (aka ovum or egg). These structures are periodically initiated to grow and develop, culminating in ovulation of usually a single competent oocyte in humans. These eggs/ova are only developed once every menstrual cycle (e.g. once a month in humans).
During the Ultrasound examination, the doctor found 8 follicles of various sizes had been produced. The sizes ranged from 12cm to 4cm. Optimally, they want to see the follicles grow to as much as 18-20mm, by day 16, after your menstrual cycle begins. Usually follicles grow at 2cm per day.
So we were told to come back on day 16. If you do the math, her 12mm follicle should have grown to 20mm by day 16. Unfortunately, for us when we returned on that day, the follicle had "poofed" and just disappeared.
Now Clomid doesn't work for everyone. Some complaints have been that it thins out the lining of the uterus, which needs to thicken in order to support the fertilized egg. Other complaints have been that the follicles do not grow, which happens to be what happened in our case. But most doctors would like you to at least try 6 cycles on Clomid to see if it would work. But for us, we could see that this was not the solution because we tried Clomid for 2 more cycles and the same scenario happened each time.
We even tried injectable medication to go along with the Clomid to see if it would speed up the growth of the eggs, but that didn't help either. The injectable we tried was Menopur. Unfortunately, it didn't work for us. But it could work for you.
What are injectables?
Injectables are just what they sound like, you must inject yourself with whatever particular medication your doctor prescribes in order to stimulate the follicles to grow within the ovaries.
Injectable medications are very expensive, so if you're not in a hurry to have a baby, I just suggest going with medications such as Clomid. If you don't have fertility problems and are just trying to increase your egg production then stay away from the injectables. But that would be totally up to you. We showed a little patience and moved on to the next medication.
We did a little research and decided to move on to another Fertility Drug which I will discuss in the next article.

Hi, I'm Sheila M. Robinson the creator of this website. My partner and I have been using InVitro Fertilization techniques in our quest to have a baby for the past 6 months. I decided to write about our experience in the effort to help others who want to go through a similar process. Hopefully, what we learned will help you better understand your journey. Please visit my website at http://twomommys.com to come along on our journey as well.
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Fertility Herbs for Natural Pregnancy

Become Pregnant Naturally Through Fertility Herbs
By Puneet Aggarwal

Of course you want to become pregnant naturally! Congratulations for making the best choice on your journey to conception. As you go over all sorts of information on how to conceive, chances are you must have read or heard about herbs that boost fertility. There are lots of excellent herbs that have long been used to aid in conception. I'll guide you through the best ones available.

Before we discuss these herbs, I want you to keep in mind that there are no pills (herbal pills or otherwise), or a magic pill that will help you become pregnant. If you have been trying to conceive for years without success, then all aspects must be addressed - something mental, emotional, physical, or a combination of those. Remember that herbs are just one aspect of conscious conception.

Below are some of the best herbs that boost fertility. To give you a good overview about herbs, they are classified into 4 varying categories: tonic herbs, nourishing herbs, potentially toxic herbs and cleansing herbs. The potent herbs that can benefit those who want to conceive are the tonic and nourishing herbs as these herbs act almost as food. You'll soon discover that when these herbs are used for a period of time, they will significantly increase your nutrient reserves and give you great, positive effects.

Here are the general nutritious and tonic herbs:
1. Nettle leaves - this small plant is a remarkable tonic. It reinforces your hormonal system and your kidneys. It can be a wonderful tonic throughout your childbearing years.
2. Red clover blossoms - this is an excellent, all-around herb. They are composed of many trace minerals and are highly nutritious. They strengthen all your bodily systems and aids in balancing your pH, glands and other systems that are needed for conception.
3. Red raspberry leaves - this is a renowned herb best for women's health. This is great to drink as tea before getting pregnant all throughout your conception. It strengthens all the female systems and tones the uterus.
4. Dong Quai - this is a traditional Chinese herb that is renowned in helping create an environment that is sperm-friendly. This is taken as a herbal blend and is only used in some parts in your cycle.
5. Chaste Tree Fruit or Chasteberry - this cycle herb aids in normalizing the woman's cycle and balancing hormones. It also increases libido and is a recommended herb for those suffering from PCOS.
There are other useful herbs that can help you become pregnant naturally like false unicorn, meadowsweet and saw palmetto. Just be careful about the herbs you choose as there are potentially toxic herbs that are harmful to those who want to conceive like laxative herbs or herbs that have steroid-like factors.

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There are many couples attempting to conceive, but are unable due to fertility problems. This no fault of either party. It is just nature at work.

There is now an easy solution to fertility problems. It is called Conceive. There are 2 different products. The first is called Conceive for him, and the second is called Conceive for her.

Both have been scientifically engineered to support the body's optimal hormone balance and fertility levels. It is also great for increasing your natural libido levels, to provide you the ultimate number 1 herbal fertility formula. 

The Conceive for Him product includes a unique formula of herbs, amino acids and vitamins that support optimal sperm health. The formula helps to increase the mobility of sperm, and increases the live sperm count by up to 10 times.

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Female age is very important in consideration of probability for getting pregnant. Increased infertility rates with aging is well documented and very apparent in our society.

The real issue is egg quantity and quality - which translates into embryo quality after fertilization. As women wait longer to have children, more couples have fertility problems due to a decline in egg quality, and due to other issues that are more common in older women.

Many couples end up needing advanced treatments such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) to help overcome the age related decline in egg quality.

Women's liberation has brought many advantages to women. However, as women increasingly delay childbearing, our society has done a poor job of educating people about the fertility decline with aging. Too many couples learn about the impact of age when it may already be too late.

If they had tried to have a baby sooner, old-fashioned "sex in the bedroom" could have built the family. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine said it well:
"As women delay childbearing, there is now an unrealistic expectation that medical science can undo the effects of aging."
We do our best to overcome advancing age with fertility treatments such as IVF. However, egg quality is a significant limiting factor.

Individuals vs. Populations
Every individual and couple is unique and could be more fertile or less fertile as compared to the average for their age. Some 30 year olds already have significant egg quality and/or quantity issues and some 43 year olds can be fertile.
There are also no guarantees that an individual woman will have a slow and smooth drop in her fertility potential as she ages. Although rare, it is possible to have a rapid decline in egg quantity and quality as early as the teens or twenties.

Male Age and Fertility
The age of the male partner does not appear to matter much when it comes to fertility. Reasons for this include:

• All of a woman's eggs are present at birth. They can not divide or be "resupplied", whereas sperm are produced constantly after puberty in men.
• Eggs age over time, while new sperm are constantly coming off the production line.
• Sperm from older men can have a reduced fertilizing potential as compared to younger men. However, this tends to be an all or none effect. If the sperm can fertilize eggs - we generally don't see poor embryo quality due to reduced sperm quality.
• Sometimes older men have less interest in frequent intercourse, which can be a factor.

Female Age - Egg Issues

• Successful pregnancy outcome is very much related to female age - when using the woman's own eggs.
• When donor eggs are being used, the age of the egg donor is the important issue.
• With egg donation, the age of the recipient woman has very little impact on the chance for successful pregnancy.
• Therefore, the age of the egg is very important, but the age of the uterus is not.

Statistics on Female Age and Declining Fertility
Many people are not aware of the decline in fertility as the age of the female partner increases.

• There is a slow decline in pregnancy rates in the early 30's.
• The decline is more substantial in the late 30's and early 40's.
• Very few women over 44 are still fertile.
• Miscarriage rates also increase substantially as the mother ages.
• In vitro fertilization success rates start dropping in the early 30's and fall faster starting at about age 36 or 37.

A 1957 Study of Fertility Rate by Age in Women
The study was on a large population that never used birth control. The investigators measured the relationship between the age of the female partner and fertility. Infertility rates are now higher in the general population than for the population in this study from the 1950s.
This study found:

• By age 30, 7% of couples were infertile
• By age 35, 11% of couples were infertile
• By age 40, 33% of couples were infertile
• At age 45, 87% of couples were infertile Reference: Tietze C: Reproductive span and rate of conception among Hutterite women. Fertility and Sterility 1957;8:89-97.

Importance of Egg Quality to Pregnancy Outcome
Poor egg quality results in poor embryo quality, which reduces the chances for becoming pregnant and having a successful outcome.

Female Age and Egg Quality
Age is one issue, but the real fertility issue is egg quality and quantity and not the number in a woman's age. Egg quantity and quality in an individual woman can be average for her age, better than average, or worse than average. We know that egg quantity and quality tends to decline significantly in the mid to late 30s and fall faster in the late thirties and early 40s.

Fertility and "Egg Tests"
The following ovarian reserve screening tests are used by fertility specialists to predict the "remaining egg supply" and the ability (reserve) of the ovaries to respond to stimulation with drugs. These tests are helpful. However, they predict the quantity of eggs remaining - rather than the quality of those eggs.

• Day 3 FSH testing
• AMH levels
• Antral follicle counts

Available Treatment for Age Related Fertility Problems: In Vitro Fertilization
Many fertility doctors recommend that women over about 38 that are infertile should have aggressive fertility treatments and proceed to in vitro fertilization relatively quickly - before fertility potential is lost.

Age Limits for In Vitro Fertilization
All clinics have an upper age limit after which they will not do IVF with the woman's own eggs. Most IVF centers will attempt IVF using the female partner's eggs until about age 43-45.

Richard Sherbahn, MD is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist with an emphasis on in vitro fertilization. Dr. Sherbahn has conducted research in reproductive medicine and has presented his findings to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. His clinical articles have been published in Human Reproduction, the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics and the Journal of Reproductive Medicine. He has also conducted presentations for the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Chicago Association of Reproductive Endocrinologists, Rush University and Resolve.

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Chinese Fertility Herbs vs Western Fertility Herbs
By Patricia Karnowski

Many women with fertility problems are seeking natural approaches to treatment. Chinese fertility herbs may be one of the most effective natural options but women need to understand that Chinese herbs and western herbs are not used the same way.

Who Uses Herbs for Infertility?
Treating reproductive problems with herbs is a very attractive idea for many women. They seem less sterile and more in tune with nature and in alignment with the miracle of bringing a new life into the world. They work slowly and gently and like most gifts from nature they are much less costly than products manufactured by man. For the millions of American women who do not have health insurance, herbs offer hope when expensive high tech procedures and drugs are completely out of reach.

Fertility herbs are also sought after by women who have tried all the treatments modern medicine has to offer to no avail. For these women, there seems to be something missing that even the best infertility doctors cannot identify. Sometimes, these women prefer to try a completely different approach; one that has no scientific studies other than the stories passed on from one woman to the next year after year and century after century.
A special group of women seeking the help of fertility herbs are women in their late 30's and early 40's who have been told by their doctors that blood tests indicate they are too old to conceive naturally without the use of a donor egg from a much younger women. Some of these women say they feel in their hearts that they can still conceive and so they seek out herbs that have been used by women for eons to assist them in this journey.

American Fertility Herbs - One Size Fits All
There really aren't many western herbs that are believed to effect fertility. The literature mentions black cohash, false unicorn horn, nettle leaves, primrose oil, red clover, red raspberry leaves, caste tree berry and wild yam. The herbal fertility blends that can be purchased at a health food store or vitamin store contain some or all of these herbs.
All types of fertility problems are treated with these same few herbs. Every woman is treated the same. There are no known criteria or standards to determine how much or how little of these herbs are effective or for how long a woman should take them to get the desired effect.

Chinese Fertility Herbs - Each a Unique Blend
Chinese herbs unlike western herbs are always combined into complex and precise formulas. Each woman's formula is elegantly designed by a highly trained herbalist to treat a separate set of signs and symptoms in that particular woman. A Chinese herbalist is trained to recognize the subtle signs of imbalances which indicate or lead to fertility problems. The Chinese herbalist will choose from literally thousands of medicinal herbs to create the specific formula to address the imbalance and correct the problem.
Each formula is uniquely designed and made up of around 8 to 13 herbs. The amount of each ingredient is precisely measured to the half gram and recorded so that the formula can be modified and changed as needed. There are records of formulas written thousands of years ago which are still used today to treat the modern woman.
Effectiveness of Chinese Fertility Herbs
At least 3000 years of continuous use by millions of women is a good test of the effectiveness of Chinese herbs. If they did not work or if they had a negative effect, logic tells us that Chinese herbalists would have stopped prescribing these herbs at least 1000 years ago.
We cannot say that western drugs have pasted the same test. Many drugs seem to become obsolete after a few years. While others are taken off the market completely when it revealed that they are actually harming people e.g. 'hormone replacement therapies'. We will all be grateful when some pharmaceuticals are finally replaced by something gentler and more humane, e.g. chemotherapy.
How Herbs are Like Fertilizer
Pharmaceutical can work very quickly. If you have a headache you can take a pill and 20 minutes later your headache is gone.
That is not how it works with Chinese herbs. Chinese herbs work in the same way as adding fertilizer to your rose bushes works. You add the fertilizer and tomorrow there is no effect on the plant but as it grows and develops the rose bush will become stronger and more beautiful. We give it what it needs and it flourishes.
Progress is achieved in small steps not huge leaps. Generally speaking, a woman should consider taking a Chinese herbal formula for 3 to 6 months before seeing the full effectiveness of Chinese herbs. This would be considered two courses of herbs with each course being 3 months or about the same amount of time it takes for an egg to develop and grow before it is ready for ovulation.
Chinese Herbal Formulas are Modified
Slowly the body changes and at the same time the formula which was designed to balance a particular condition must be modified as the condition changes. If a woman continued to take the same formula month after month her body would shift and change until it passed the point of equilibrium and balance and she would exhibit signs of a different type of imbalance. She would be no closer to health and may show signs which would be consider negative side-effects.
The Root vs. the Branch
Chinese herbalist will discuss treating the root-of-the-problem and treating the branch. The root is considered the underlying cause of the problem. They would want to address the reason a woman's body creates a fibroid or an ovarian cyst rather than just getting rid of the cyst for example by removing it surgically.
The ovarian cyst, for example, would be considered the branch or the off-shoot of the problem. Perhaps the root or cause of the problem was the woman's slow metabolism which caused the blood to stagnate resulting in the formation of cysts.
In reality Chinese herbalists often treat the branch and the root at the same time for the best and lasting results.
Common Fertility Problems Addressed with Chinese Herbs
Common Fertility Problems addressed with the help of Chinese fertility herbal blends are irregular periods, minimally blocked fallopian tubes, polycystic ovaries and fibroids, advanced maternal age and elevated FSH to name a few. Chinese herbs are also being utilized to maintain and prolong the reproductive health of women who would like to conceive into their 40's.
Women around the world can confidently choose Chinese herbs to address their fertility needs when they have an understanding of the differences between the Western approach and the Traditional Chinese approach to the use of fertility herbs.

Patricia Karnowski is a Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist with a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific Collage of Oriental Medicine in New York City. She is the founder of Fertility Formulas which is an herbal practice specializing in the treatment of infertility in both men and women.
http://www.fertilityformulas.com provides information on the use of Chinese herbs for infertility. Women from across the USA and Canada gain access to a highly qualified herbalist through this site. Patricia Karnowski creates individual custom made Chinese herbal formulas which correct imbalances to improve fertility naturally. Men and Women with fertility problems receive individual and personal attention no matter where they live or what their schedule or lifestyle.
Ms. Karnowski worked for 12 years as a Jungian based psychotherapist in Manhattan before seeking a degree in Oriental Medicine. Her practice was filled with primarily women from all around the world.

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The Truth Behind the Natural Way to Improve Female Fertility

By Elizabeth Campbell

The amount of clinical information on what to do to achieve pregnancy is staggering. Can there possibly be some information on the natural way to improve female fertility? Of course, there is, you just have to look at the food you are eating. Sound too simple? Think of all the preservative and additives in foods just to keep them "fresh". Now think of what all those chemicals are doing to your body.

While the humorous thought may be that the preservatives are "preserving" your body also, in reality they are harming your body in more ways than you may think. Not only does research show that the inclusion of trans fat in your diet increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity, it also indicates an increase risk for infertility.

If you ingest just four grams of trans fat in your diet a day you increase your risk of infertility. So how can you adhere to a natural way to improve female fertility when such a small amount of trans fat increases your risk? Avoid foods such as fried foods, packaged snacks and commercial baked goods. Even potato chips and popcorn should be avoided to increase your chance of fertility.

When at the grocery store try to choose whole foods as often as possible. Read the labels on the foods you do like to gauge the amount of trans fat they contain. Also, when dining out, ask your server if the food you are ordering contains trans fats. Eating foods that are natural or organic will bring you to a natural way to improve female fertility.

Stop stressing over the fact of not becoming pregnant. Studies have shown that women who have resided themselves to a life without children oftentimes became pregnant. Putting yourself under such pressure causes your stress level to increase as well as taking the joy out of the act of sex itself.

Consider herbal alternatives as a natural way to improve female fertility. Chinese people believe that there is an energy that flows in your body and when this energy is disrupted or imbalanced, it inhibits proper hormonal function for the body to conceive. Speak to a person knowledgeable in natural medicine as well as your physician to see what herbs are best suited to your needs.

As with herbal treatment, consider multivitamins as a natural way to improve female fertility. The B complex vitamins are essential during pre-conceptual planning. Research has also shown that vitamin B6 has increased fertility in women. Once again, speak to your physician about what vitamins will suit your particular body's needs.

Along with diet and exercise choices, how you handle your monthly period plays a role in fertility. Using a tampon can introduce oxygen into the vagina, allowing the growth of bacteria and toxins. How do you avoid putting these toxins into your body? Use 100 percent organic cotton tampons or sanitary napkins that are non-chlorine bleached.

The natural way to improve female fertility may take some research on your part, but will be well worth it in the long run. Choosing to live a healthier lifestyle will not only benefit your chances of becoming pregnant but will also increase your fertility. And what better way to start a pregnancy than to be a healthy person.

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Over the Counter Fertility Pills - Is There an Effective One?

By Osita Modozie

Conceive is a brand of over the counter fertility pill which is used to boost fertility rate. They are two forms of conceive. They are the conceive for her and conceive for him.

The two parties struggling to conceive should take this over the counter fertility enhancement pills. This is necessary to touch every cause of their infertility issues. This pill is made to be in a supplement form.

Conceive for her
This enhancement product is made using the appropriate mixture of herbs and minerals, amino acid and vitamins to enhance your system hormone levels and better your egg quality.

You are recommended to consume 2 pills each day. As you take this over the counter fertility pill, it will renormalize the level of your hormones, better your egg health and in return you will get enhanced fertility level resulting to high chances of conception.

Majority of the women that took this pill were able to become pregnant in the length of 3 months of using this product. The result may vary, some ladies become pregnant after 6 months of using this product.

Conceive for him
Circumstances like low sperm quality and low sperm count can make a man not to get his wife pregnant. Conceive for him fertility pill can fix this problem. There are factors that lead to low sperm count and quality. They are unbalanced diet, alcohol, smoking, intake of recreational drugs and the rest of other factors can lower a man's fertility rate or cause a man to become infertile. 

This product is made using the right blend of herbs, vitamins, amino acids to boost your system's sperm creation and enhance your sperm quality.

The way to take it is the same as the way the women's fertility pill brand is taken. It is necessary for the two persons involved to take conceive in order to get the maximum effect from its intake.

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