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Re: Lory - I'm new and need help!
From: Lory (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 18:46:40 -0500 (CDT)
Hi, Kris (and all!)! I'd love info on the hergal treatments. As I said,
I'm very new to this, so I know virutally nothing about the whole thing.
And I'm working against a ticking clock....I can use all the help I can
get!
At Mon, 4 Sep 2000, kris wrote:
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>So sorry to hear things are not going well for you. have you considered
>herbal fertility treatment? It has worked wonders for many. I can refer
>you to an egroup for just this if you would like. Instead of
>injectibles could you doc fo invitro or artificial insemination? I know
>these are usually a last resort but this is your body not his. I do
>know that Aetna and Principals insurance pay for infertility but if you
>have to get private policies they are expensive as well. Try the higher
>dose of clomid and then consider going the natural route then I can
>point you in a good direction to get you ovulating with herbs.
>
>At Sun, 3 Sep 2000, Lory wrote:
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>>Hi, everyone. I'm a 39-year-old woman who has previously given birth
>>(my son is 10), and I'm trying again to get pregnant. After a year of
>>NOTHING, my gynecologist referred me to a repro endocrinologist who
>>diagnosed PCOS. After the initial gratitude in finding out that I'm not
>>a WEIRDO and that all these symptoms have a reason, now I'm scared and
>>worried about how to get through this.
>>
>>At this point (three months into treatment), I'm taking Provera to start
>>my menstrual cycle, then Clomid to start ovulation. I also just started
>>Glucophage. At my appointment last Wednesday, the ultrasound showed
>>that ovulation had not taken place again....and I am frustrated. My
>>doctor said that we would up the dosage of Clomid this month to 150mg
>>and go from there. The next step would be injectables.....but it seems
>>that my insurance does not cover fertility injectables. (Injectables
>>will cost between $700-$1000 per month.) WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW? I
>>am looking at a ticking clock and a very slim wallet.
>>
>>I would love to speak with any of you who has advice. Does anyone know
>>of a particular insurance company that DOES cover injectables? I'd love
>>all other advice as well.
>>
>>--
>>Lory
>>
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Lory Peacock, New Jersey
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