Re: Can I Get Pregnant.....
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 16:42:51 -0800 (PST)
A midwife once suggested using a diaphragm for intercourse during menses. It is a very tidy alternative to the towel option. Even those who have had vasectomy or tubal ligation may find it handy to keep around.
On Tue, 26 Nov 2002 anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> PREGNANCY-BIRTH Digest 3813
>
> Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Re: CAN I GET PREGNANT.....
> by ant_fugue@yahoo.com (anonymous)
> 2) history of science
> by ant_fugue@yahoo.com (Katya)
> 3) Re: birth control
> by wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> 4) Re: Help!! HCG and Progesterone
> by wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> 5) amoxicillin
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (jenny )
> 6) Re: CAN I GET PREGNANT.....
> by offpill@hotmail.com (offpill)
> 7) Re: Well, I found out about my insurance and now I am concerned....What can I do?
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Joy Rabon)
> 8) Re: Nancy
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Pam)
> 9) Re: history of science
> by wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> 10) Re: amoxicillin
> by wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> 11) periostat
> by gnc3@juno.com (JRC)
> 12) Re: HELP me im confused part 2
> by killerkat81@hotmail.com (gabby)
> 13) Will be taking Clomid this cycle...after a chemical pregnancy
> by jlacey@mun.ca (Jay)
> 14) die test
> by kelly@savageit.com (cyndi)
> 15) Re: Well, I found out about my insurance and now I am concerned....to JOY
> by "lynn shaw" <mother2b@hotmail.com>
> 16) Re: die test
> by stannseniors@yahoo.com (p)
> 17) Re: die test
> by "lynn shaw" <mother2b@hotmail.com>
> 18) Re: die test
> by sabarnes@cox.net (steph)
> 19) Re: die test
> by kelly@savageit.com (Cyndi)
> 20) Re: die test
> by crossman@seacliffcons.com (Cherine)
> 21) Growth for twins
> by crossman@seacliffcons.com (Cherine)
> 22) Re: die test
> by sabarnes@cox.net (steph)
> 23) Re: die test
> by "lynn shaw" <mother2b@hotmail.com>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:19:26 -0600 (CST)
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: ant_fugue@yahoo.com (anonymous)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: CAN I GET PREGNANT.....
> Message-ID: <200211261619.gAQGJQr22911@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Actually, I find that sex is often better during my period - when I was
> worried about getting pregnant, I knew that chances of pregnancy are
> virtually nil during the first 3-4 days of the period, so my husband and
> I relied on the pill alone for protection during that time - a welcome
> break from condoms. Just put a designated "period sex" towel under both
> of you to prevent spills.
>
> Good luck,
>
> anonymous
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, lynn wrote:
> >
> >AMEN!!!
> >
> >>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
> >>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
> >>To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
> >><pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >>Subject: Re: CAN I GET PREGNANT.....
> >>Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:34:30 -0600
> >>
> >>no offense to you but I've read a number of posts asking this question
> >>and i always want to know - why would you want to? Why would a guy want
> >>to? It's nasty. Please don't take it personally --I just don't
> >>understand it.
> >>
> >>At Mon, 25 Nov 2002, Marcy wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Hi. I was wanting to know if you can get pregnant
> >> >when you have sex when your on your period. Is their
> >> >a good time to try and get pregnant, before or after
> >> >you period? Thanks, Marcy
> >> >
> >>
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:32:40 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: ant_fugue@yahoo.com (Katya)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: history of science
> Message-ID: <200211261632.gAQGWeW29084@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Dear Forum,
>
> I have a history of science question for you. It appears that all
> treatments for ectopic pregnancy are of modern origin - either
> sophisticated drugs or surgery. My pregnancy book ("What to expect...")
> sites the incidence of ectopic pregnancy to be about 2%. If so, how
> were ectopic pregnancies treated before 20th century? I recall many
> historical figures who lost their wives in 1st childbirth, but there
> does not seem to be a trend of young women dying within 2-3 months of
> marriage.
>
> Perhaps someone with a grasp on history of obgyn science on the forum
> can enlighten me. Am I am correct in my understanding that ectopic
> pregnancy would lead to death in the past?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Katya
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:41:00 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: birth control
> Message-ID: <200211261641.gAQGf0Q00948@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, kelly wrote:
> >
> >hello.
> >I have been pregnant 3 times and have had 3 m/c's all in one year. I am
> >beginning to go to an RE and wait at least 6 months to have testing
> >done. My doctor suggested going back on birth control for 6 months
> >while i wait. (i also have endometriosis) My question is whether going
> >on birth control for short ammounts of time and then stopping is bad to
> >do? Or would it actually HELP my body to get back to a normal routine?
> >Just trying to get some opinions.
> >thank you.
>
> Use for six months or so is probably a good thing overall. It will act
> to supress your endo, get you back into a routine, and allow you to
> prepare for what is to come.
>
> --
> William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
> This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
> for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:43:00 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Help!! HCG and Progesterone
> Message-ID: <200211261643.gAQGh1G01855@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Carole wrote:
> >
> >Week six I had a Beta HCG of 4857. Six days later it was at 15015 (week seven). My progesterone at week seven is only 9.9. Does this mean I will miscarry? My nurse practitioner prescribed progesterone by mouth, twice a day. I know that this is not the most effective method of providing progesterone (being below vaginal suppositories and injections), however it is the only thing they say they provide.
> >
> >Is there anything I should do or is this pregnancy not going to make it at those numbers?
> >
> >Thank you for any help.
> >
> >Carole
>
> It does NOT mean that you are doomed to miscarry, and there is no clear
> evidence that taking supplemental progesterone effects outcomes one way
> or the other, either orally or vaginally. The HCG is good. I hope you
> will have the outcome you desire.
>
> --
> William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
> This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
> for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:45:16 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (jenny)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: amoxicillin
> Message-ID: <200211261645.gAQGjG302829@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Is it safe to take amoxicillin while pregnant? I am concerned about
> possible fetal allergies to it. I am not allergic to this type of
> penicillin but how do I know that my baby is not?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:50:07 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: offpill@hotmail.com (offpill)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: CAN I GET PREGNANT.....
> Message-ID: <200211261650.gAQGo7H07500@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> We all have cultural likes and dislikes and one of them for many people
> is menstrual blood. It doesn't bother me in the slightest frankily but
> I defer to the doctor and his comment about increased chance of
> infection.
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, lynn wrote:
> >
> >AMEN!!!
> >
> >>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
> >>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
> >>To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
> >><pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >>Subject: Re: CAN I GET PREGNANT.....
> >>Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:34:30 -0600
> >>
> >>no offense to you but I've read a number of posts asking this question
> >>and i always want to know - why would you want to? Why would a guy want
> >>to? It's nasty. Please don't take it personally --I just don't
> >>understand it.
> >>
> >>At Mon, 25 Nov 2002, Marcy wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Hi. I was wanting to know if you can get pregnant
> >> >when you have sex when your on your period. Is their
> >> >a good time to try and get pregnant, before or after
> >> >you period? Thanks, Marcy
> >> >
> >>
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:57:34 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Joy)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Well, I found out about my insurance and now I am concerned....What can I do?
> Message-ID: <200211261657.gAQGvY811389@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> >Pam,
> Thanks again for your response. I had my hopes up getting insurance to
> cover. Like I had said, I have only had very basic, basic things that I
> have paid for in the past year. Inexpensive stuff. I could never
> afford the blood tests, ultrasounds, laparoscopy, etc that I was hoping
> I would get by going to an RE. The infertilty work up that I had 3
> years ago was under insurance and so was my pregnancy. So, no, the
> major stuff was never out of pocket. But, I will figure it out. Thanks
> again.
> Joy
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Pam wrote:
>
> >
> >Joy, you always have the option of paying for this yourself until the
> >coverage kicks in. Since you've been without insurance for 3 years but
> >have seen infertility specialists within the past few months, I assume
> >you're doing this already. good luck!
> >
> >>>Nancy,you make an interesting point, but in this case she has a previous diagnosis and on-going treatment for infertility- she isn't at the starting point.
> >
> >Joy, you always have the option of paying for this yourself until the
> >coverage kicks in. Since you've been without insurance for 3 years but
> >have seen infertility specialists within the past few months, I assume
> >you're doing this already. good luck!
> >
> >--
> >Pam
> >
>
> --
> Joy Rabon
> Hx of Endometriosis, Infertility
> 1 son: 10-25-00 (after 3 years)
> TTC #2 18 months
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:08:16 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Pam)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Nancy
> Message-ID: <200211261708.gAQH8GC16827@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Joy wrote:
> >
> >LOL! Would you believe the last visit *was* an HSG??? Before that I had
> >very basic stuff, like progesterone level, tsh, fasting insulin, and a
> >semen analysis. I am also on glucophage. Oh well, I am just going to
> >bite the bullet and go for it, if I am denied, then I am denied and I
> >will just go from there. One thing is that I will have to switch
> >doctors because my doctor, nor my hospital is a ppo provider. We live
> >in a rural area of NC, so there isn't a lot of providers for Aetna. I
> >will have to drive 45 minutes for the closest OBGYN and hospital. Kind
> >of scary when you think about getting pregant and having to do that.
> >But, I am going to start fresh with a new doctor and go from there. I
> >am also thinking about just approaching my new doctor with
> >"endometriosis" and not necessarily infertility. I was dx with endo 3
> >years ago before I got pregnant and honestly, I think it is back. Maybe
> >even worse.
> >Thanks!
>
> >While appealing a claim is always in your best interest, you should know that your entire medical history is available to the insurer. Approaching a new doctor and leaving out the infertility part of your history isn't likely to work.
>
> And, FWIW you shouldn't include your full real name with diagnostic
> history in your signature file on a searchable website.
>
> Pam
>
> >>--
> >Joy Rabon
> >Hx of Endometriosis, Infertility
> >1 son: 10-25-00 (after 3 years)
> >TTC #2 18 months
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:10:57 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: history of science
> Message-ID: <200211261710.gAQHAvS17880@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Katya wrote:
> >
> >Dear Forum,
> >
> >I have a history of science question for you. It appears that all
> >treatments for ectopic pregnancy are of modern origin - either
> >sophisticated drugs or surgery. My pregnancy book ("What to expect...")
> >sites the incidence of ectopic pregnancy to be about 2%. If so, how
> >were ectopic pregnancies treated before 20th century? I recall many
> >historical figures who lost their wives in 1st childbirth, but there
> >does not seem to be a trend of young women dying within 2-3 months of
> >marriage.
> >
> >Perhaps someone with a grasp on history of obgyn science on the forum
> >can enlighten me. Am I am correct in my understanding that ectopic
> >pregnancy would lead to death in the past?
> >
> >Thank you,
> >
> >--
> >Katya
> >
>
> Ectopic pregnancy was not as prevalent prior to the explosion of STDs
> that occured in this century. This is not to say the all ectopics have
> an STD at their root, but the majority do. Some ectopics abort out the
> end of the fallopian tube if left alone long enough, though you are
> really playing Russian Roulette. Given that the victims of ectopics are
> generally young, healthy women, some of them are just able to survive
> the catastrophic blood loss and recover. Most of them just died
> however.
>
> Take a walk through any old cemetary. The disproportionate number of
> young women of childbearing age stands as mute testimony to the dangers
> of pregnancy for humans. Humans have more difficulty with childbirth
> than any other natural species (bulldogs are an exception, having been
> bred for characteristics that interfer with whelping), and this is
> largely due to 2 factors. The first is the disproportionate size of the
> newborn human's head, and the second is the adaptations humans have made
> to their pelvis to allow for walking erect.
>
> --
> William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
> This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
> for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:11:59 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: wdm@no.mail (William McIntosh, MD)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: amoxicillin
> Message-ID: <200211261711.gAQHBxU18586@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, jenny wrote:
> >
> >Is it safe to take amoxicillin while pregnant? I am concerned about
> >possible fetal allergies to it. I am not allergic to this type of
> >penicillin but how do I know that my baby is not?
>
> A fetus cannot have an allergy, nor can newborns. It is quite safe to
> take penicillin in pregnancy.
>
> --
> William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
> This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
> for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:34:30 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: gnc3@juno.com (JRC)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: periostat
> Message-ID: <200211261734.gAQHYUD26195@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Currently, I use NFP to prevent pregnancy, but I am also taking
> "periostat" for my periodontitis. Is there anything besides periostat
> that I can take/use that would be safe (for the baby) in case I got
> pregnant?
>
> --
> JRC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:34:55 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: killerkat81@hotmail.com (gabby)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: HELP me im confused part 2
> Message-ID: <200211261734.gAQHYtm26722@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> thanks for your help. I think that you are right. I am way to paranoid
> but I can not talk to my mother about this. she will be crushed. i
> also did not take a blood test at PPH it was a urine test. All 13 tests
> were negative and I dont know why but I keep wasting my money on them. I
> am not having sex again until I am ready. My boyfriend understands that
> too. so i dont think we are going to have problems with it.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:36:15 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: jlacey@mun.ca (Jay)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Will be taking Clomid this cycle...after a chemical pregnancy
> Message-ID: <200211261736.gAQHaGQ28876@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hello
> I am 37...TTC#1 for about 10 months...I have a 3 month prescription for
> Clomid CD3-7 (no IUI or monitoring)...I became pregnant this past
> cycle...just last Wednesday (20th) tested + on HPT...but Beta on that
> day was only 30...and Friday (the 22nd)..it was only 49.
> So I guess I just had a 39 day chemical pregnancy cycle!
>
> http://www.FertilityFriend.com/home/10edf/
>
> The RE said I could try again naturally or take the Clomid...my
> decision...are there any benefits of TTC again without the Clomid??
>
> I am worried about trying naturally and having a repeat m/c...and was
> thinking that the Clomid may help with the egg production.
> But I was also concerned about Clomid side effects...particularly, dry
> up of cervical fluid.
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:00:37 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: kelly@savageit.com (cyndi)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: die test
> Message-ID: <200211261800.gAQI0br07854@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> hello,
> i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:16:26 -0500
> ------------------------------
> From: "lynn" <mother2b@hotmail.com>
> To: pregnancy-birth@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: Well, I found out about my insurance and now I am concerned....to JOY
> Message-ID: <F97hAj5p1Fjxe0ymQ1W0000018f@hotmail.com>
> Mime-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
>
> Hi Joy!!!!
> I've been a little busy and haven't been on the board much, so I didn't see
> your original post. But, from what i gather, you don't have infertility
> coverage.
> I had posted a similar message a few months back, as I was frustrated with
> the Aetna also. I've had several (6) miscarriages, 4 of them requiring D&Cs.
> Between my doctor's fee, anesthesiologist fees, hospital fees, operating
> room, etc, etc, etc, when all was said and done, it cost close to $5,000 for
> each of my D&Cs. Well, Aetna covers the cost for these D&Cs, but not the
> costs to prevent them (infertility drugs).
> When I was trying to get pregnant with my 2-1/2 year old (after having 4
> m/cs), I had to see an RE, who told me I most likely wouldn't be able to
> hold a pregnancy without the infertility drugs (injectibles). I don't
> remember the medical reason, I know part of it had to do with my uterine
> lining being too thin (?). Anyway, I had to pay out of pocket for the
> treatment since insurance didn't cover it, and I was sooo lucky that it
> worked the first month. The medicine alone was over $2,000, plus the doctor
> fees, etc. Incidentally, I just finished paying off these bills :) I did it
> monthly. Most doctor offices will let you pay it off a little at a time,
> especially RE's, where insurance coverage is minimal in most cases. That may
> be worth looking into.
> Anyway, my frustration lies in the fact that the insurance companies will
> pay the medical bills once you've lost a baby, but not pay to help prevent
> it. I don't get it. I think it would have been cheaper for them to cover
> this in my case at least. I wrote letters, called upper management at Aetna,
> and got NOWHERE. Needless to say, since my son's birth, I've had 2
> additional m/c's and still can't seem to hold pregnancies on my own.
> Unfortunately, I can't go back to being in debt again. My hubby is currently
> between jobs.
> Sorry I'm not giving you any positive answers, but I personally didn't have
> any luck. I wish you all the best with this - let me know what happens. And
> thanks for listening to my sob story!!
> Peace,
> Lynn
>
> >From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Joy)
> >Reply-To: pregnancy-birth@obgyn.net
> >To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
> ><pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >Subject: Re: Well, I found out about my insurance and now I am
> >concerned....What can I do?
> >Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:59:34 -0600
> >
> > >Pam,
> >Thanks again for your response. I had my hopes up getting insurance to
> >cover. Like I had said, I have only had very basic, basic things that I
> >have paid for in the past year. Inexpensive stuff. I could never
> >afford the blood tests, ultrasounds, laparoscopy, etc that I was hoping
> >I would get by going to an RE. The infertilty work up that I had 3
> >years ago was under insurance and so was my pregnancy. So, no, the
> >major stuff was never out of pocket. But, I will figure it out. Thanks
> >again.
> >Joy
> >
> >At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Pam wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >Joy, you always have the option of paying for this yourself until the
> > >coverage kicks in. Since you've been without insurance for 3 years but
> > >have seen infertility specialists within the past few months, I assume
> > >you're doing this already. good luck!
> > >
> > >>>Nancy,you make an interesting point, but in this case she has a
> >previous diagnosis and on-going treatment for infertility- she isn't at the
> >starting point.
> > >
> > >Joy, you always have the option of paying for this yourself until the
> > >coverage kicks in. Since you've been without insurance for 3 years but
> > >have seen infertility specialists within the past few months, I assume
> > >you're doing this already. good luck!
> > >
> > >--
> > >Pam
> > >
> >
> >--
> >Joy Rabon
> >Hx of Endometriosis, Infertility
> >1 son: 10-25-00 (after 3 years)
> >TTC #2 18 months
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:32:37 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: stannseniors@yahoo.com (p)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: die test
> Message-ID: <200211261832.gAQIWbX25306@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> A hysterosalpingogram (HSG). This test is carried out in the x-ray
> department of the hospital and is a screening test to check if the tubes
> are blocked. A speculum is passed (like when having a smear test) and a
> small amount of dye is injected through the cervix. A series of x-rays
> are taken which show the outline of the uterus and if the tubes are
> open, dye will be seen flowing through.
>
> I had it done and it's not that bad. It starts off like an exam and
> they get you all ready-in my case the doctor came in after they got me
> all set up and she let me watch the TV screen and told me when she was
> injecting the dye. That didn't hurt although I've heard you can have
> cramping if you have a blockage. You should be able to see you tubes
> and everything clearly as the dye goes through. It's pretty
> interesting.
> >
> >hello,
> >i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> >they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> >someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> >wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> >Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:47:17 -0500
> ------------------------------
> From: "lynn" <mother2b@hotmail.com>
> To: pregnancy-birth@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: die test
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> HI!
> I think what you're referring to is a histosalpingogram (spelling?). It's
> where they inject a die into your uterus and look at it on a screen to make
> sure your tubes are open. You are fully awake during the procedure. I had it
> done and it was a little uncomfortable (not much more than a regular gyno
> appointment), and only took about 10 minutes. In my case, I did not have a
> blockage. I have heard, though, that if you do have a blockage that it can
> be painful since they are trying to push the die through and it can't go
> through.
> This procedure is very common and is one of the first steps in treating
> infertility. Incidentally, my sister could not have this test because she is
> allergic to the iodine die, but I think that's pretty rare.
> Good luck!
>
> >From: kelly@savageit.com (cyndi)
> >Reply-To: pregnancy-birth@obgyn.net
> >To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
> ><pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >Subject: die test
> >Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:01:00 -0600
> >
> >hello,
> >i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> >they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> >someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> >wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> >Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:05:15 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sabarnes@cox.net (steph)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: die test
> Message-ID: <200211261905.gAQJ5FN08646@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, cyndi wrote:
> >
> >hello,
> >i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> >they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> >someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> >wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> >Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
>
> Cyndi,
>
> I have had this test, called an HSG for short. It's no walk in the
> park, but well worth it. Peace of mind is priceless. They found no
> blockages or problems, and it increases your fertility for the three
> cycles following the procedure. I became pregnant one week after my
> HSG. Good luck to you.
> steph
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:09:35 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: kelly@savageit.com (Cyndi)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: die test
> Message-ID: <200211261909.gAQJ9Zx19446@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, steph wrote:
> >
> >At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, cyndi wrote:
> >>
> >>hello,
> >>i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> >>they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> >>someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> >>wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> >>Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
> >
> >Cyndi,
> >
> >I have had this test, called an HSG for short. It's no walk in the
> >park, but well worth it. Peace of mind is priceless. They found no
> >blockages or problems, and it increases your fertility for the three
> >cycles following the procedure. I became pregnant one week after my
> >HSG. Good luck to you.
> >steph
>
> In reply to all 3 who wrote to me, thank you very much!! I forgot to
> mention that i did have one tube removed last month after a eptopic. So
> my die test will only pass through one tube. I wonder if the chance of
> pregnancy after it is still pretty good...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:16:46 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: crossman@seacliffcons.com (Cherine)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: die test
> Message-ID: <200211261916.gAQJGkV22572@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Take ibuprofen 1/2 hour before the test - it will really help with the
> discomfort (which feels like menstrual cramps).
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Cyndi wrote:
> >
> >At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, steph wrote:
> >>
> >>At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, cyndi wrote:
> >>>
> >>>hello,
> >>>i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> >>>they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> >>>someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> >>>wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> >>>Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
> >>
> >>Cyndi,
> >>
> >>I have had this test, called an HSG for short. It's no walk in the
> >>park, but well worth it. Peace of mind is priceless. They found no
> >>blockages or problems, and it increases your fertility for the three
> >>cycles following the procedure. I became pregnant one week after my
> >>HSG. Good luck to you.
> >>steph
> >
> >In reply to all 3 who wrote to me, thank you very much!! I forgot to
> >mention that i did have one tube removed last month after a eptopic. So
> >my die test will only pass through one tube. I wonder if the chance of
> >pregnancy after it is still pretty good...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:24:53 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: crossman@seacliffcons.com (Cherine)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Growth for twins
> Message-ID: <200211261924.gAQJOs126525@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> 27yo, 2nd pregnancy - 32 weeks with twins, 1st pregnancy resulting in
> healthy girl at 39 weeks (now 19 months old) delivered vaginally.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> I have a question on how I can expect growth to be monitored for my
> twins now that I am in the end stages of my pregnancy. I see the dr.
> every week now. How often should growth be monitored at this stage
> until the end? So far, growth has been concordant.
>
> And are there any statistics on twins turning? I know for singletons
> they like to see them head down by 36 weeks. Mine are both breech
> although neither one is engaged so my dr. thinks they could still turn.
> What's the "deadline" for turning with twins (I know they COULD turn up
> until the end)? And do the positions and other things to turn breech
> babies work with twins? Do dr.'s ever do external versioning?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:26:00 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sabarnes@cox.net (steph)
> To: PREGNANCY-BIRTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: die test
> Message-ID: <200211261926.gAQJQ0627228@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Cyndi wrote:
> >
> >At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, steph wrote:
> >>
> >>At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, cyndi wrote:
> >>>
> >>>hello,
> >>>i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> >>>they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> >>>someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> >>>wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> >>>Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
> >>
> >>Cyndi,
> >>
> >>I have had this test, called an HSG for short. It's no walk in the
> >>park, but well worth it. Peace of mind is priceless. They found no
> >>blockages or problems, and it increases your fertility for the three
> >>cycles following the procedure. I became pregnant one week after my
> >>HSG. Good luck to you.
> >>steph
> >
> >In reply to all 3 who wrote to me, thank you very much!! I forgot to
> >mention that i did have one tube removed last month after a eptopic. So
> >my die test will only pass through one tube. I wonder if the chance of
> >pregnancy after it is still pretty good...
>
> It couldn't hurt. :)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 14:34:35 -0500
> ------------------------------
> From: "lynn" <mother2b@hotmail.com>
> To: pregnancy-birth@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: die test
> Message-ID: <F51ewxqeas7N6gZIz4o00005600@hotmail.com>
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> Yes, your tube will be "blown out", so any loose particles will be cleared
> out with the die passing through. Definitely increases pregnancy odds the
> months immediately following the HSG.
> good luck!
>
> >From: kelly@savageit.com (Cyndi)
> >Reply-To: pregnancy-birth@obgyn.net
> >To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
> ><pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >Subject: Re: die test
> >Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:12:02 -0600
> >
> >At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, steph wrote:
> > >
> > >At Tue, 26 Nov 2002, cyndi wrote:
> > >>
> > >>hello,
> > >>i have been looking through the archives for the name of the die test
> > >>they do, and I can't find it because I don't know what it's called. Can
> > >>someone tell me what it is called? I have to have it done soon and was
> > >>wondering what they do, what they will see, and if it is painful.. ?
> > >>Just trying to get some info. on it. thank you!!
> > >
> > >Cyndi,
> > >
> > >I have had this test, called an HSG for short. It's no walk in the
> > >park, but well worth it. Peace of mind is priceless. They found no
> > >blockages or problems, and it increases your fertility for the three
> > >cycles following the procedure. I became pregnant one week after my
> > >HSG. Good luck to you.
> > >steph
> >
> >In reply to all 3 who wrote to me, thank you very much!! I forgot to
> >mention that i did have one tube removed last month after a eptopic. So
> >my die test will only pass through one tube. I wonder if the chance of
> >pregnancy after it is still pretty good...
> >
>
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