Ask the Embryologist http://ivf.ca/forums/index.php Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:06:58 +0000 30 http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18419-changes-in-af/
I've always had light periods - a day or maybe two then spotting for a day or two. Since my m/c in September, my periods have been a bit heavier but this month I have severe cramps and some clotting type bleeding. First time ever.

I wonder if it's anything I did to make a difference this month? I was trying different things to increase the bloodflow to my pelvic area - daily baby aspirin, yoga poses for that specific reason, etc. I also took 100 mg of prometrium daily from CD18 to CD26.

I think one of the things I did (or a combination of all of them) must have made a difference but I am wondering if it's a positive difference? We have unexplained infertility. So my question is:

Is a heavier period a sign of a healthier uterine lining?

Thanks,
Mollygirl]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:06:58 +0000 http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18419-changes-in-af/ http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18441-cycle-after-hysteroscopylaproscopy/
My doctor prescribed CES (conjugated estrogen) to prevent possible scarring inside my uterus (the day after the surgery, counted as CD1, to CD25) and also provera (CD16 to CD25).

I noticed that during this post surgery cycle I had absolutely no cervical mucous. Is this a result of the hormone support? Is it because my body in some way viewed the surgery as a trauma and directed its resources away from reproduction this cycle? My husband and I were not trying to concieve during this post-surgery cycle, its more that its concerning because I am used to seeing certain patterns in my body and when they suddenly disappear its a bit disconcerting.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:04:04 +0000 http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18441-cycle-after-hysteroscopylaproscopy/ http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18426-beta-didnt-double/
Thank you in advance for you response.]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:07:40 +0000 http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18426-beta-didnt-double/ http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18082-cervix-concerns/ Was looking for some advice on cervix. I have had laser therapy to remove pre-cancerous cells on my cervix many years ago and I am finally pregnant after three rounds of IVF. I am now 23 weeks pregnant and no concerns with the cervix yet but I did have cervical mucus discharge. My questions is could the laser surgery have weakened my cervix and affect the pregnancy later on or am I just being anxious for nothing. My doctor does not seem concerned but I am because with the cervix there are no warning signs and I only see him once a month. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank You Tifff 42]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:45:07 +0000 http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/18082-cervix-concerns/