Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
I watched GMA (Good Morning America) yesterday morning. They had a short segment on infertility and stress. It was interesting, especially to someone with unexplained infertility. It basically said that the hypothalamus (sp?) plays a direct role in ovulation. Basically your hypothalamus keeps a running total of your day to day life and stress level. When you are under too much stress, the hypothalamus basically tells your body not to ovulate. I have always believed that your stress level in life plays a part in your entire well being, but it was interesting to know that for us with unexplained infertility, it may not be an actual medical condition that is keeping us from ovulating, it may just be our bodies way of telling us to slow down and destress ourselves.
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Very interesting.
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They said that "talk therapy" was the most helpful to the women in the study. That's a great idea, but some of us don't have the money or the insurance to cover that.
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I saw the same segment. Seems I always perk up when I hear "infertility." I get what they are saying but the holidays are the most stressful times I think....
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
