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  1. tiffmo218

    Does anyone know if the new health care reform bill will cover infertility treatment? If it does pass, it would be great if it did – infertility is a medical condition and should be treated as so! I’m so thankful to live in a state (Massachusetts) that knows this to be true and mandates coverage. At this point, infertility is only mentioned once as a possible addition . . . Not requirement. Here is a good article for you: There is also the Family Building Act 2009 – stalled in the House that would require insurers to cover infertility treatment ( you should contact your representative) – here is a good link for you: Best wishes! ETA – Clearly Doodlestuff has done NO research on infertility insurance and clearly she doesn’t suffer from infertility. Bottom line, it’s a MYTH that infertility coverage increases costs. Adding coverage actually reduces costs in many situations as doctors can offer “appropriate” coverage instead of what people can afford . . . Couples are going through treatments that are best for them instead of high-order multiple birth expensive IVF treatments that they “think” is their best chance to succeed.

  2. victomul355

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  3. noreecur458

    What happens at your first fertility clinic appointment? Hi Everyone, I’m due for my first fertility clinic appointment this Wednesday. Several months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS. I’ve been trying to conceive for nearly 3 years (had a miscarriage just over three years ago). The doctor's put me on metformin while I was waiting for my slot at the fertility clinic, but when I returned to the doctor as I was getting severe heart burn, another doctor took me back off it as she said there was no proof that metformin helped with conception and that it would increase the chances of a still born (!!) I’m no longer on anything until I get the low-down from the fertility clinic. So, I just wondered what to expect from this visit and what other visits I may have to take, what may be required etc. I’ve been asked to bring a urine sample. Husband has been tested as well and although there are some issues with his sperm, it seems that my body is the main culprit for the inability to conceive. Any info on your experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks x

  4. kupferbergbel37

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  5. ericmeye998

    On my first Oppointment they went through mine and my partners allergys, general health etc. Then i had all the blood test, scan and xrays done and found out i also have PCOS. After they’ve found out what is wrong with you they suggest a way to help you i.E Clomid Tablets and metformin although they dont like to suggest metformin anymore as they rates of success are terrible. So as they know what is wrong on Wednesday they’ll most likely be talking to you and your partner about the next step which is to try a few methods to help you conceive and they’ll probably stick you on Clomid first, Once you’re on them you have your regular scan and blood test so the help and checking never stops. With me i was put on Clomid and checked through blood test and scans every month for 6month then they up my does on the clomid 100mg and put me on metformin and i caught but sadly because of the terrible side effects of the metformin i miscarried and then i had ovarian drilliing done and now I’m back on the Clomid..SO It’s lots to go through and i would advise you to take it one day at a time and relax as it can be frustrating and stressfull.. I wish you all the best and lots of baby dust coming your way xxxx

  6. germaine159

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  7. francisv258

    Our first appointment was more conversational and informational. We went through the medical history of my husband and myself, my cycle information, family history, any testing that we had completed, what brought us to the clinic. We talked about some basic treatments such as medications, IUI and IVF – just to understand the terminology and options available. It’s also YOUR opportunity to interview the doctor – we talked about his philosophy when it comes to multiple births. In twenty years of practice, our doctor had only one group of triplets and no higher order births than that – this was important to us as we would accept the risk of twins but didn’t want more than that at one time. We looked at the hours they were open – early morning hours so we could do bloodwork and ultrasounds before work was a plus, weekend hours, always someone on call and a team approach to our treatments. They’ll review the tests that you have done and may request additional ones / schedule additional ones – I had blood tests on CD three to check ovarian reserve and quality, another semen analysis for my husband (he had one done a few months prior but they wanted another one), CD twenty-one blood test for me to check progesterone levels and ovulation, HSG to check my fallopian tubes for blockage and TSH blood work to check thyroid function. We also scheduled a follow up appointment to go over our results and plan treatment. Good luck and baby dust!

  8. leatrice332

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  9. cht986

    What does the Bible say about infertility/adoption? Im curious if the Bible says anything regarding infertility? I ask because man and woman are meant to marry (according to Catholic religion) basically to have children. Which is why people use this as the basis of argument for why same sex marriages shouldnt take place. Because God meant for man and woman to have babies and clearly man/man or woman/woman can’t have babies. So what does the Bible/God say about people breaking that cycle? Sadly, God created infertility. God also created the knowledge of how to go about having a child if you’re in fact infertile. Im sure this part is arguable, but Im curious what others think. And if a couple can go ahead and try to have children, whether by treatments or in vitro or adoption, is God against that? Since again, he created man and woman and also the knowledge to help people have children even when infertile or whatever the case may be.

  10. willicur739

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  11. jacoro674

    I think your question is proof that there's nothing wrong with gay marriage. I'm an athiest so i don't know what the buy-bull says about infertility(nor do i want to for anyone who even thinks about trying to recruit me to christianity).

  12. jeemerso734

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  13. ktur870

    Sorry, I thought the question was “What does the Bible say about infertility/adoption?” Report Abuse

  14. francisv258

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  15. adammay198

    God created infertility? Absolutely He didn’t. Because of the fall of man and the sins of the world, it’s something that happens. Infertility is a result of sin, NOT something God created. Report Abuse

  16. schookrhu80

    Gynecology Research – Infertility. Psychological symptoms associated with infertility were similar to those of patients with cancer. “RECENT Research indicates that chronic stressors are more …