Victoria Koos L.Ac. MTOM is an acupuncturist and herbalist practicing at Yin and Tonic Acupuncture in New York City. The main focus of her healing practice is women's health and fertility.read more

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fertility expert   Thread Posted by Replies Views Date   Don't give up! Question I never thought a MC would happen to me I was so desperate to have a baby with my wonderful husband in my second marriage that when we found out we were pregnant we were over the moon    It was just one week after finding out that I started bleeding In the darkest part of the night when I crawled back into bed in tears my husband held me as we both wept this is when I realized it wasn't just me who was losing the baby it was US as a family   This would have been my fourth baby and so a MC never entered my head until it happend   I fell pregnant again straight away and was terrified it would happen again but it didn't and now we have boy number four I just wanted to say that it is possibly one of the most heartbreaking moments and you never really forget but you move on and with faith in your futre all will be well please don't give up and good luck Answer angel73 1 360 3/26/08 2:36 am   Two more questions- I hope it isn't menopause? Edited (last didn't have enough info, can't edit) Question Thanks again for answering all of our questions really freaked I thought i might actually be pregnant breasts were hurting really sore the last 2 weeks gained 5 lbs period is now 5 days late but I'm not pregnant I haven't had irregular periods until last month when I was sick   My cycle is usually 25 days now 31 days none I've had what I wouldnt' call 'hot flashes' the last two months but feeling really really warm at times when I first wake up in the morning and at work it feels like the heater is cranked too high in the afternoon    usually feel too warm 15 30 minutes but I read somewhere this could be hot flashes   Concerned I JUST turned 35 and still TTC   I 1st got my periods at 11 Is it likely this could already be periomenopause   Oh other questions you helped answer in past months I've bought OV test strips which show the line getting almost as dark as the test line but never as dark (fertility specialist said this wasn't of concern)   Thanks sorry for all the questions Answer gebbeth 1 324 3/25/08 1:08 pm   Two more questions... I *hope* it isn't already periomenopause? Question Thanks again for answering all of our questions really freaked I thought i might actually be pregnant breasts were hurting really sore the last 2 weeks gained 5 lbs period is now 5 days late but I'm not pregnant I haven't had irregular periods until last month when I was sick   My cycle is usually 25 days now 31 days none I've had what I wouldnt' call 'hot flashes' but feeling really really warm at times when I first wake up in the morning and at work it feels like the heater is cranked too high in the afternoon    usually feel too warm 15 30 minutes but I read somewhere this could be hot flashes   Concerned I JUST turned 35 and still TTC   Is it likely this could already be periomenopause   Oh other questions you helped answer in past months I've bought OV test strips which show the line getting almost as dark as the test line but never as dark (fertility specialist said this wasn't of concern)   Thanks sorry for all of the questions I'm beginning to get scared we will never be able to conceive Answer gebbeth 1 282 3/25/08 1:02 pm   RealSavvyMoms.com Mesage Boards Question Hi Just wondering your opinion I had a m/c at 5 weeks about a year and a half ago Since then we've had no luck getting pregnant and I've had symptoms that appear to be a LPD it takes my temp a few days to rise after ovulation and I spot for 2 4 days before my period ususally starting to spot at 9 11 DPO I was seeing a NPD and she recommended accupuncture but I can't afford it right now and have no coverage She put me on a hormone balancing supplement but not much has changed So do you think I should be on a progesterone supplement before getting pregnant or can it wait until I actually am Of course I'm afraid that if I do get pregnant again I'll m/c again Also do you think I should be tested for a blood clotting disorder just incase Thanks in advance for your help Answer KellyS 1 294 3/19/08 3:30 pm   LPD Question Hi Just wondering your opinion I had a m/c at 5 weeks about a year and a half ago Since then we've had no luck getting pregnant and I've had symptoms that appear to be a LPD it takes my temp a few days to rise after ovulation and I spot for 2 4 days before my period ususally starting to spot at 9 11 DPO I was seeing a NPD and she recommended accupuncture but I can't afford it right now and have no coverage She put me on a hormone balancing supplement but not much has changed So do you think I should be on a progesterone supplement before getting pregnant or can it wait until I actually am Of course I'm afraid that if I do get pregnant again I'll m/c again Also do you think I should be tested for a blood clotting disorder just incase Thanks in advance for your help Answer KellyS 1 303 3/19/08 3:29 pm   can you tell me Question Can you tell me if a yeast infection is a sign of pregnancy just wondering i heard it from some ladies that where talking Answer veke 1 280 3/18/08 9:39 pm   Test Results Question Hi there I came upon this site as it was very helpful in information I currently am haveing trouble ttc #2 for  awhile now I had blood taken and called for results i got them but the nurse could not interprete them and i m not seeing the doc for another 4 weeks: Fsh 6 4 (iknow this is normal) Prolactin was 11 9 LH was 2 9 E2 she told me was 10 i cant for the life of me figure that one out and blood insulin was 22 (this is somewhat abnormal ) glucose was 95 (normal) any help and your wonderful insight would be great Thanks Jessica ps these were all done on day 3 of my cycle (Obviously ;) )   Answer jesschatt4 1 284 3/18/08 5:22 pm   just an update!! Question I just wanted to let you know I fount out this afternoon that I AM PREGNANT 6 weeks   I had only 1 round of clomid/metformin and Now I'm pregnant   I had progesterone levels drawn on day 22 (i believe)  of my cycle and it showed that the medication did not make me ovualte   I was going in today for an increase dose of Clomid and after I gave them my urine   they came in and told me that I WAS INDEED pregnant I go in for my first appt with the Nurse on the 27th   These next couple of weeks will be nerve racking I m/c'ed at 7 wks with my last pregnancy So I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes well I hope they do an early ultrasound It will put my mind at ease I just wanted to share the exciting news with everyone Answer heartmybaby 1 263 3/17/08 9:35 pm   Trouble TTC Question Hi I am having trouble TTC I had a m/c 2/14/07 at 7 weeks And have had no luck getting pregnant since   Last month I had my first round with Clomid/Metformin with no luck I have to take Provera to jump start my cycle all of the time   I am going back in to see my dr Monday She said we may look into either increasing the dose of clomid or try something different And look at types of progesterone therapy   Can you give me some insight of what kinds of progesterone therapy they may try    What would be the reason that I don't have a monthly cycle on my own   I didn't have to have a D&C with my m/c i lost it natural  Could that  be the problem   I'm just looking for answers My husband and I are desperatly wanting to have a child but it seems like nothing is working Any answers would be helpful Thank you Answer heartmybaby 1 340 3/12/08 5:45 pm   TTC Question Hi Victoria I would first like to say thank you for all that you do I am 25 and I have been trying to conceive since the age of 20 but has never got pregnant I have in the past had irregular periods and got test ran but doctors could never find a problem with me now my cycles or back on track  could this be a problem of why I'm not conceiving or what Any answers would greatly be appreciated thanks Answer wannababy25 1 299 3/11/08 2:30 am   READ THIS PLEASE IF TRYING FOR A BABY Question HI I JOINED THIS FORAM ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND WAS DESPRATE FOR A BABY I HAD 3 MISCARIAGES IN A ROW AND WAS 39 YEARS OLD BUT I DID NOT GIVE UP AND FELL PREGNANT IN JUNE OF LAST YEAR I THEN GOT GESTATIONAL DIABITIES AND HAD A TRIPLE BLOOD TEST WHICH CAME BACK AS HIGH RISK FOR DOWNS SYNDROME I WAS DEVISTATED A 1 IN 35 CHANCE THEY SAID AND MY AGE DID NOT HELP EITHER I GAVE BIRTH TO A HEALTHY BABY GIRL SEVEN DAYS AGO WEIGHING 8/13 SHE IS PERFECT AND DOES NOT HAVE DOWNS SO I AM WRITING THIS INCASE THERE ARE WOMEN OUT THERE GOING THROUGH WHAT I WENT THROUGH AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY DONT GIVE UP AND DONT WORRY THINGS CAN GO THE RIGHT WAY THEY DID FOR ME BE STRONG AND GOOD LUCK Answer whitdove 1 462 3/8/08 12:24 pm   blocked tube Question im 32 i was told i have one blocked tube but i had one abortion at 16 years old and from then i never conceived I now do IVF Do you think i can get prenant by just useing herbs or do i need both Answer lizz 1 341 3/6/08 1:04 am   concern Question im a 32 yr old i missed carry with twins at 4 1/2 months they were in two different sacs i miscarried them 2 weeks apart and my doctor has no explanation Also it was an ivf procedure my question is do you have any idea what could of happened also ivf is an expensive procedure do you know if there is anybody who funds or help Answer lizz 1 275 3/6/08 1:02 am   Can Progesterone affect BBT Question Hello again I have another question Can progesterone afftect my tempature My cycle day25  temp was 97 5 so I thought surely I would start my cycle the next day on cycle day26 Temp on cycle day26 was 98 3 and this morning cycle day27 is 97 9 Shouldn't my temp stay low if my cycle is about to start     THX Answer brightstar 1 309 3/5/08 7:02 pm   RH negative Question hi  I am RH negative and had miscarriage at 6 weeks and didn't get a shot should have I got a shot thanks Answer cmc7 1 305 3/4/08 11:11 pm   Can Progesterone delay Menses Question Hello I started on progesterone suppostory 4days after I ovulated last month I should have started my menses yesterday on cycle day26 Today is cycle day27 and still know menses I took a P/T this morning and it was negative My question is this can progesterone delay my menses    THX   Answer brightstar 1 297 3/5/08 5:45 pm   endometriosis symptoms Question Im not sure if this questions would be directed to you but i have been experiencing symptoms of endometriosis for about one and half years now painful cramps pelvic pain muscle pain all over body bad allergy symptoms heavy bleeding during before period bloatiness gas and a few other symptoms i visisted my doctor but she considers that those symptoms are not related to endometriosis and didnt want to perform laparoscopy on me She suggested i get on birth control which i am against because of my age 43 dont know what else to do the pain is unbereable are there any herbs or something i can take to relieve or diminish symptoms i am also trying to concieve and havent been able to for a year now Answer bienchi 1 269 3/3/08 1:01 pm   Anti-coagulant antibodies Question Hello I have just been tested boarderline for Anti coagulant antibodies   I have a history of 2 early missed m/cs   I've tried to find information about what my test results mean but can only find confusing medical jargon/studies   I have noticed that most site note treatment as LDA or Heparin so Im assuming it's a blood clotting disease   Also I've also noticed that Lupus has been referenced when reading about it   Can you explain what all this means    Thanks   Kara Answer Kachic 1 264 3/4/08 6:07 pm   Thanks Question Just a short note to say thanks for all your quick replies to my questions and concerns   I did miscarry at 6w2d without any pain or cramping   I hope to be back on here again with sooner than later regarding "getting pregnant with PCOS"   Thanks again Victoria   Answer momof3 1 246 3/2/08 10:56 pm   Hmmm........ tried to ask a question about caffiene and ADHD meds possibly preventing fertility, also stress queston Question Hmmm tried to ask a question about caffiene and ADHD meds possibly preventing fertility but it didn't seem to go through   Basically wondering if what my psych suggested (Concerta up until I would be OVing then stopping after) is Ok or it might be preventing me from getting pregant   been trying for 6 mos now since cervical stenosis was fixed with no luck   I am on a low (36 mg) dose of Concerta (ADHD) medicine and may drink one cup of coffee a day and am planning on stopping completelhy when I conceive but I am wondering if it might be preventing me from doing so   I also sas someone else's question on stress which I have a lot of (job related) right now   Only my periods have been like clockwork excacly every 26 days except this last month when i got really sick and it was 2 days late    Are regular period cycles any indication at all of actual fertility   Thanks again for everything   (Thankful hopeful and overworked ;))     Answer gebbeth 1 325 2/28/08 8:12 am   name is ellen l staples i got prego in march15 2006 Question dear  meme    can you  help  me  please     hello my name is ellen     i need  some  help   thank you Answer babygirl 1 299 2/28/08 8:28 pm   What to ask? Question My husband and I have been officially trying since October; however we have not used any BC since 2005 when our first daughter was conceived   I admit that I have not used the basal thermometer but  when I use the ovulation prediction kit it looks as if I'm not ovulating   I have a doctor's appointment with my OBGYN on Monday   What questions should I be asking   What tests should I request   What information should i be prepared to provide   Thanks Answer fingerscrossed 1 274 2/27/08 7:09 pm   infertility questions Question Back in 2000 I went through tests to see why I wasn't getting pregnant   I had blood work done to see if my hormone levels were okay which they were   I also had an HSG done to see if my tubes were blocked which they were not   My OBGYN then put me on 50mg of clomid and I got pregnant   Now almost 8 years later having no luck in getting pregnant even with the help of clomid my OBGYN isn't running those same tests on me to see if things have changed   Is there a reason she's not   I have been on clomid for several cycles this cycle being 200mg and this is month 3   If I don't ovulate this cycle my OBGYN tells me there is nothing else she can do and I need to go see a fertility specialist   Please help me to understand why she isn't running these simple tests to see what has changed   What tests are done to see if one has PCOS   What if I don't ovulate with being on clomid even if my blood tests on day 21 23 show I did   What if I really didn't   I am very frustrated and very emotional and that's not helping with ttc   Any answers that you have would be greatly appreciated   Thanks for your time   Answer tsparrack 1 295 2/25/08 1:41 pm   Still trying to conceive, question on caffeine, medication, stress? Question Hi me again   So been unblocked (it was COMPLETE cervical stenosis) for 6 months   No luck yet even with OV predictor tests   LOL my Dr told me not to waste my money So I am on prescription ADD mediation stimulant and my Psych said it should be OK to take when I am sure I am not pregnant (i e before ovulation) low dose of concerta   So I've been trying I need it to function for work but stop taking it from when the test strips say I SHOULD OV until I can test Weird but better than being withouth I also might have A cup of coffee a day   Could this be keeping me from conceving   I also have a high stress job with lots of Overtime   Concerned because almost 35 no kids yet   Could the caffeine and psych med be keeping me from conceiving   Also do you have any herb combination suggestions   Thanks again for everything Answer gebbeth 1 265 2/24/08 10:55 pm   no yolk sac at 5w1d Question It's me again So if there wasn't a yolk sac (which there wasn't) at the 5w1d u/s that's probably indicative of the same outcome as last year would you say   The only positive thing was that my gest sac looked very good; my second question is do blighted ovums generally have poor gestational sacs   Thanks in advance for your help   I'm 6w tomorrow with no cramping no spotting but am feeling it may be the same as last time momof3 Answer momof3 1 282 2/24/08 8:56 pm   prometrium question Question If iam taking prometriun to slow down my uterus just in case i get pregnant  will i still have implantion bleeding Is there any other signs i'll have before a ept because i'll be on lovenx  Answer veke 1 282 2/23/08 10:33 pm   Just wondering........ Question if i babydanced from 2/11 to 2/19 and my most fertile days where 2/14 2/19 did i start to early or is there still a chance i can be pregnant Oh i forgot to say lmp 2/5 and i ovulated 2/18 Answer veke 1 309 2/23/08 11:30 pm   U/S Question Hi Victoria I was sent for an u/s on the 19th which showed 5w1d but just a gestational sac   I had a blighted ovum exactly this time last year and I fear that it's the same thing   I am not spotting but just feel it is going to be the same outcome   Should I have seen something more like a yolk sac or fetal pole at this point Thanks   Answer momof3 1 287 2/21/08 10:51 am   U/S Question Hi Victoria I was sent for an u/s on the 19th which showed 5w1d but just a gestational sac   I had a blighted ovum exactly this time last year and I fear that it's the same thing   I am not spotting but just feel it is going to be the same outcome   Should I have seen something more like a yolk sac or fetal pole at this point Thanks   Answer momof3 1 240 2/21/08 10:51 am   LPD and Egg quality Question Hi I was curious to know if LPD is a "symptom" of poor egg quality or if it's an endometrial problem   Thanks Answer Kachic 1 272 2/20/08 10:02 pm

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