WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Multiples with injections

Re: Multiples with injections

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 13:42:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Lucy wrote: >
>I am 33 with very low estrogen and very irregular period. I previously
>miscarried and had very low estrogen (45) when my beta was 290. So my
>RE has recommended injections with follistim with timed intercourse. I
>am very concerned about the risk of multiples. Can you help explain to
>me what can be done to minimize this risk, so that I can make sure my RE
>is doing what he can. I've heard some people say I should only have
>intercourse with one mature follicle, but my RE has said we will hope to
>see several follicles of different sizes?? Wouldn't that put me at high
>risk. Can bloodwork help indicate whether I'd be at risk for multiples?
>
>thanks. any guidance would be appreciated. I want to be educated so I
>can make my own decisions and ensure that my RE is sufficiently
>cautious.

Repeated U/S will tell how many follicles are being developed and when to have sex.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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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