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Re: clomiphene challenge test & acupunctureFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 17 Jul 2002 13:58:20 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 17 Jul 2002, Kay wrote: > >I have severe endometriosis and had a laparascopy 2 months ago/ >This month I underwent a clomiphene challenge test for invitro >preparation. The test came back normal. However, on the 3rd of my >cycle during which the clomiphene challenge test was conducted, only 2 >small eggs were detected in each ovary. My doctor said this number >(total of 4) was low for my age (31). So, how can the clomiphene test >come back normal when the number of small egs on day 3 is lower than >average? Clomiphene test looks at Ovarian reserve, not how many eggs one produces per month.
Also, is there any danger in receiving acupuncture treatment
>(to alleviate endo cramp) and invitro treatment at the same time, ie, Don't know for sure but I think it might depending on which acupuncture points ar einvolved and their effects.
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-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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