Dr. Licciardi’s “Infertility Blog” named as one of the top 50 Pregnancy Blogs
The list can be found at http://onlineultrasoundschool.com/2009/top-50-pregnancy-blogs-required-reading/.
posted by Dr. Licciardi at 7:12 AM
Thursday, July 09, 2009
About Me
- Name: Dr. Licciardi
I have been practicing infertility at NYU for 17 years. Basic infertility, reproductive surgery, ovulation induction, IVF, and egg donation are all areas of my expertise. Most of my patients are from New York , but people come to see me from other states and other countries. You can read all about me at my website, DrLicciardi.com.
16 Comments:
Congratulations! This is certainly well-deserved!
I agree! your blog has been more than helpful to me
Much deserved! Your blog is so informative!
I was diagnosed with tubal blockage, 1 distal and 1 proximal. Shortly afterwards, I got pregnant naturally, so clearly at least 1 of my tubes were open. I did miscarry 2 months later (from the date of my last period). Since then I have felt pregnant several times, but always got my period. Did IVF and transferred 5 fertilized eggs ( 3 good and 2 ok), but didn't get a positive pregnancy test. This time, again I felt pregnant ( a week after transfer). I'm wondering is it possible that the hydro at the end of the distal blocked tube could be leaking toxic fluid? I was told the hydro was too small to create any problems, but it's strange how I've felt pregnant several times, but the outcome is always negative ( besides the 1 time I did get pregnant). your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations, your blog is definitely informative.
I am just diagnosed with Unknown Factor and had started my IUI with Stanford. I am thinking of doing IVF and would like to see your suggestions on the question I should ask my RE. I have prepared a list of questions to ask about my specific success rate, what's the protocol she suggest on my IVF cycle. But would like to see if there is something I should ask could be important.
Thank you,
Congratulations!!
Dr. Licciardi,I am 44.5 years old. I am currently in my second IVF attempt--tomorrow we will do the transfer. I made 16 eggs, 11 fertilized and on Day Three they said that 10 of them are grade-1 (8-cell) and 1 is grade-2 (10-cell). This seems really good from what I've read about 44 year old women trying to get pregnant. My question is do you think because I performed so well that I'm in a different bracket compared to women my age, or do I have the same low chance for pregnancy with my own eggs as they always say 44 year old women have? Thank you.
Dr. Licciardi,
I am 29 and just found out that I have stage 4 endometriosis. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 16 months. I had a laproscopy done last week and my doc found the endo. He said he cleaned up the right side and my ovary and tube looked good, but my left was a mess. He said he could not tell the difference in my intestines and my left tube because of all the inflammation. My tube was wrapped around my intestines. He wants to put me on Lupron for 3 months to start menopause to help with the inflammation and then do another more invasive surgery to hopefully separate everything on the left side. I have heard horror stories about Lupron. What is your experience with this drug and should I seek a specialists opinion before I let me ob/gyn do anything else? Should it be a fertility specialist or endo specialist? I don't really have pain from the endo except during my period. I just want a baby and am scared at what Lupron will do to my body! I am very confused! Can you help clear any of this up?
Dr. Licciardi-
Congratulations! I am finding your blog to be quite informative and helpful.
I am 40 yrs. old trying to conceive with DS. I have had one failed IUI with Femara, one failed mini IVF with Femara, Bravelle, and Menopur. I only ended up with one mature egg that failed to become a blast by day 5. I am starting a regular IVF cycle this month. If I am not successful, how do I find "the best" program for someone who is 40 with low ovarian reserve? Any advice would be helpful. I am willing to travel!
JoAnn
Hi Doctor,
My name is Jess.
I am 26, my husband is 42. We have tried two IUI cycles without success. The reason for our difficulties is male factor, ranging between 4 and 8 million, with low motility. After the last IUI, I started bleeding after only 6 days (my period should have been at least 10 days.)And the blood was bright red, different that my normal menstrual blood. Could this have been a failed pregnancy?
Also, I am overweight and have a high BMI. My specialist will not do IVF on me until I lose a very large amount of weight, because of the anesthesia. He said it is because he does the IVF in his office, not at a hospital. Is this common? Could I find another doctor to perform IVF or ICSI on me without this weight loss? I live in CT and I'm thinking about looking into Yale. Its not that I'm unwilling to lose the weight, its just that this will take a significant amount of time, which I feel we are fighting against.
Your blog is wonderful, and I hope you will have some answers for me!
Congrats! Personally, I have found the blog to be such a wealth of information and appreciate all of the time and effort put into it! Thank you!
Question:
What are your thoughts on endometriomas? To be removed or left alone, etc?
I saw you covered cysts in general, but did not see mention of this.
After a semen analysis for my hubby, day labs, and HSG, we were categorized as having "unexplained infertility." We are both 29. I am on my last round of clomid with IUI (3rd month/attempt) before moving to FSH injections. I have had a cyst on my left ovary at each baseline and was told it was an endometrioma (about 2cm). My MD has continued into the next cycle because the cyst is not producing estrogen. MD has not performed a laparoscopy for all of the same reasons you have listed in an earlier blog.
Just curious as to how you manage these particular cysts in your patients with ovarian stim with IUI and even IVF... does size of the cyst affect treatment?
Thanks again!
Hi Dr. Licciardi, I have understood that one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of IVF success is choosing a top clinic, so I have been researching clinics. The Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine seems to have statistics that are significantly better than the rest of the top clinics for women 38-42. I I assume that if the information is on the SART website, it should be trustworthy. But what would explain this? If I go there I will have to travel and my insurance will likely not cover, so I am trying to figure out what does CCRM do that works so well and why isn't everybody using whatever the techniques that produce these results.
Thank you for your very informative blog.
I am 33 and I have PCOs. Husband is perfectly normal. Failed Clomid in 2003,IUI in 2004, ectopic (tubal)with IVF#1 2006, Failed IVF #2 2007.
Currently, I am close to finish trying a 6 mth body detox with acupuncture and diet modification (low carbs etc). I have a normal BMI and my cycles are 3-4 mths apart. Most likely I do not ovulate.
What is my best option at this time if I fail to get pregnant naturally? My insurance covers IVF, but I'm scared of storming my body with hormones again after all the detox and trying to eat organic and no chemicals etc. What are my chances with Clomid only or IUI?
I am a 28 year old with a diagnosis of PCOS (thin) as well as elevated prolactin levels (for which I am on Bromocryptine). I recently had an injections cycle that resulted in 2 mature follicles on the same ovary (16mm and 16.5mm the day of trigger shot). My husband's sperm count was around 85million. We had an IUI this cycle as well. However, it didn't result in a pregnancy. My question is: Why, if everything seemed to go so smoothly did we not conceive? Thanks for your input!
Dr. Licciardi,
I have had one successful pregnancy in 2002. Absolutely no pregnancy problems. Since then, I was diagnosed w/ Hypothyroidism. I was on Synthroid for several years and miscarried 4 times. I got the RPL panels done after the 3rd loss to find out that I have APS. I do not have Lupus. I have since went off of the Thyroid medication. I felt worse rather than better when taking them. I'm horrified to try again. The last loss, I was on Lovenox. My RE still wants me to take baby aspirin and Lovenox during the next conception if we even decide to try again. I'm 34 years old and have been struggling w/ fear and sadness on and off. I want to try again but since trying the Lovenox last time and miscarrying 3 days after beginning the injections, something is telling me that I may never have another child. I am looking for the best RE even if that means I have to travel. Do you have any suggestions or would you suggest other methods?
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