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Posted by Pfinstegg on November 24, 2005, at 0:20:01
Hi.I'm responding to your post on 2000 - what the hormones levels say is more important than the temperature readings, so, though it's discouraging that it didn't work this time, it's a good start. Some people now are given totally controlled cycles, with just the right amount of estrogen and progesterone given to them each day. You know you have to have good levels of progesterone in the second half of your cycle in order to maintain a fertilized ovum. The fact that you had a short cycle may mean that the progesterone didn't rise enough after ovulation. That is the most common reason for difficulty in getting pregnant when you are a bit older. There's a LOT more things they can do to help you, and I hope you will keep us informed. I had one baby in my 20's, and another at age 47- just to encourage you.
Posted by Pfinstegg on November 24, 2005, at 0:35:14
In reply to For Racer, posted by Pfinstegg on November 24, 2005, at 0:20:01
And I just saw in the NY Times today that the biggest increase in pregnancies (in the past year) is occurring in women aged 45-54! Much older than you. I know these women are benefitting from all the new things medical advances are able to do for them. The only group whose pregnancies declined was the youngest- 18-25- because of young women wanting to wait until they finished their educations, and/or wanted to mature themselves and find the right person to marry. I hope you have access to all the newest fertility help. We are really rooting for you!
Posted by overtheedge on December 26, 2005, at 19:55:40
In reply to Re: For Racer, posted by Pfinstegg on November 24, 2005, at 0:35:14
But would they not give her the progestrone suppositories or injections? to make sure if there is a fertilized egg that is stays implanted, so if its low they supplement.
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