Dr. Michael Glassner

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Unfortunately none: The only way to rid yourself of an endometrioma is thru surgery. There are no herbs that would help. The endometrioma should not effect egg quality.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I think i mite have pcos i have face hair and hair every where els i have had it for 5 years what do i do to take it away ?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Seek care: You should seek medical care. Sometimes increased hair growth can be from other sources other than pcos. Rarely rumors can be the culprit. If indeed i... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My period was red and heavy and lasted 4 days with cramping. is that implantation bleeding or my period? i was a week late. negative hpt

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Doubtful : Doubtful that its implantation bleeding. It is important that you seek medical evaluation to try to understand why your period is late.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

My period was nov19-22. than started again 28-30 lightly but enough for a pad.ovulation is dec 3. can it be ovulation bleeding or fertility problems?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

OIf concern : Any time your cycle us abnormal you should be concerned see a physician immediately.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My ovulation date and conception date is april 12 and my implantation date was april 22...does that mean that i got pregnant before the 12?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

No: The earliest you can conceive id your ovulation date. The sperm can fertilize for 72 hours but the latest fertilization date is one day after ovulatio... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My husband has a low sperms motality i.e 15percent but his sperms counts are normal.v had a child before.he has taken medi for stomach prb.?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

You and he should be: He should be evaluated by a urologist and his medications may need to be changed. There are many reasons why his motility may be lower. The good news ... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

What are fda labs for in egg donation?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Requirements : In order to enter an egg donor program there are blood screening tests that must be done.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Cherry sized lump beside vagina opening and my urethra. feels quite soft when pinched. red in colour with a slight white/yellow underlayer.?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

See your doctor: It could be a bartholins cyst or am ingrown hair. Seek medical attention.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I have preg.sys.bad an negative blood but sac in uterus an uterus thick an closed dr said act like im pregnant took me off med.only prenatal whatthink?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Follow docs advise: If you bhcg (blood test for pregnancy ) is negative then the changes may just be related to the hormonal imbalance.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I had spotting 5 days before period which i think was implantation what are my chances if being pregnant?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

10-12%: The specifics of your cycle are irrelevant. Given your age and circumstance 10-15%is reasonable.

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A 26-year-old male asked:

How to conceive for baby boy? what should do for it? my wife age 25 my age 28

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

It is possible: There are some 'home remedies' relating to timing of intercourse. However if you want to be certain it would require ivf with generic testing of the e... Read More

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A member asked:

Where does sperm go after hysterecytom?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

In the vagina: When you have a hysterectomy the top of the vagina is sewn shut so sperm dont go any further.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I'm on cd 5 -10 on clomid (clomiphene) 150mg i'm having cramping and back pain it feels like my period is coming but it's not i'm on cd12 what's going on?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Follicles developin: Clomid (clomiphene) can frequently cause more than one follicle to develop. Consequently you might notice pain and mucous production earlier than you'... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I came on my period on the 5th my normal period is on the 7th but the fertility calendar said for me to expect my period on the 12th why did it come?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Many possibilities : If you have a short luteal phase that can account for what you describe. Certainly whenever your period is abnormal you have to double check that you ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I had a monitered iui & hcg cycle on 14dpo i got a +hpt on 15dpo -hpt and spotting that stopped. lots of pregnancy symptoms, thoughts on this?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Unclear: Certainly you might have had an early pregnancy loss. Ursine tests are not definitive and a blood test should be perfirmed.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Spotting 5 days before period i'm 20 years old been tryin to conceive for 8 months . have sex on ovulation day?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

See a doctor : The spotting could mean a Progesterone problem or a polyp. Both could create problems for your conceiving.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Is there a certain age you have to be to have your ovaries taken out? i have multiple cysts on both sides it has gotten worse over the last 4 months

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

There is no age : There are ways to reduce the cysts without removing your ovaries. If the ovaries are to be removed - the later the better ie after menopause.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Okay you know im ttc , this is my second time bleeding ths month, it started pink &not heavy! i just had sex is it safe ? i been bleeding for five da

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Something is wrong : Anytime you are bleeding abnormally you should get evaluated. There could be a life threatening problem like a tubal pregnancy. If there is no ectopi... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

How can you tell when you ovalate?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Ovulation kits : Some women can feel ovulation or note mucous production alternatively using ovulation predictor kits would be most helpful. Obviously under the care... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

3-4 cycle of clomid (clomiphene)/steroids. is it normal to have a period last for 10 days while using clomid (clomiphene)? dr said not to worry about it.

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

10 days isn't normal: Your cycle can change with fertility medications but having such a prolonged cycle is not normal. Further evaluation to rule out an abnormal pregnancy... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I am having a good amount of dark brown blood coming out and today is the last day of fertility says my period tracker i use what can cause this?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

That's abnormal: There are a number if reasons all if which need to be ruled out. An abnormal pregnancy - either a miscarriage or an ectopic, a polyp in the uterus, ho... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

I am 46 and going through ivf one failed using egg donor what are my chances it will work?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

60-70%: If you transfer two embryos in day 5 you have a 60-70% chance of pregnancy. A lot depends on the quality of the lab . . As well as the requirements of... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I had done a sex without protection but sperm not go in my vagina and my periods are delayed by 1 day should there is a for pregnant?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

It's possible: Small amount of sworn could come out during sex. It's definitely possible.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Period on feb 25 i had sex on march 5 6 7 9 not sure how the whole ovulation thing works today is the 12 and havin cramping now what could cause th?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Many possibilities : Anytime you have pain there's a concern for an ectopic pregnancy. The situation you're discussing could be consistent with an ovarian cyst.

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A member asked:

Sharp pains in lower abdomen. severe cramping during sexual arousal, light bleeding after intercourse and 1 day of dark brown discharge, late period?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Seek care: Any time you have symptoms like that there is a concern about a life threatening problem like an ectopic pregnancy you must get evaluated asap.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Severe pelvic pain every night.have endo. on depo-provera now, tried bc pills&mirena prior. cant lay on side or belly w/o bein worse.dr not doin anything. help?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Surgery: If medical treatment has failed unfortunately surgery may be required.

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A 29-year-old member asked:

How can i cope with the effects of pcos?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

There are options: Weight loss, birth control pills, spironikactone and laser may help.

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A 42-year-old male asked:

During my erection either urine or pre-cum came out (which would flush semen). i may have touched liquid and then put condom on. can she be pregnant?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Be careful: There is a significant amount of sperm in what you are referring to as pre-cum. So the answer is that it's possible.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I had a stillborn november 2nd 2012 consultant said try again when we ready which is now we asap. do you think i can co conceive now?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Possibly. : It really swords on how far along you were and your age. Usually you should wait 3-6 months if you had a full term loss.

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Does being on clomid (clomiphene) make my period start late? this is my second cycle should i continue taking clomid (clomiphene) if not pregnant or what should i do?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Yes and yes : Taking Clomid (clomiphene) can change your cycle. Including making it come a few days late. Just because one month doesn't work doesn't mean it won't.... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

What are my chances of getting pregnant if my boyfriend wore a condom that did not break and he did not ejaculate? i'm very worried!

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

If what you say: If all that you said is true - you have little to worry about.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I took a ovulation test for 28 days. it always came up negative. i have regular periods every 28 days, what does this mean? am i not ovulating?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Possibly: Just because your cycles are regular doesn't mean they are ovulatory. If your kits are negative you should talktoyour doctor.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I got my period after 37 days from the last started period date but the bleeding is less than anytime and on the third day i saw black blood why?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Not surprising : When your menses doesn't follow the expected pattern it's not surprising your flow might be different. As always, if your cycle isn't as expectedake s... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Is it okay to have 2 days of heavy implantation bleeding?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Probably not: Abnormal bleeding should never be assumed to be implantation bleeding. There are many causes for midcycle bleeding. Seek medical attention.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I saw a drop of brown spot on panty liner 6 days before due and ovulated 8 days prior to the spot, also had slight breast tingling 2 days before that.?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Don't read to far: All of the symptoms you describe are relatively common and while may represent early pregnancy you shouldn't read too far into them. Time will tell

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Got my periods on nov 11 lasted heavy bleeding for 11 days .today is day 22 having light pinkish discharge since 2 day can it be implantation bleed.?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

You need to be seen: It is concerning that your cycle was abnormal and that needs to be addressed as well as the spotting. There are potentially serious issues like an ect... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Does clomid (clomiphene) make you spot? if so for how long?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

It should not: Clomid (clomiphene) is used tohelpyou ovulate. It should not be a cause for spotting. If you continue to spot you should seek medical advice.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I am willing to try slim quick to shed some extra pounds. i jut wanted to know if slim quick does have any negative effects on fertility.?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Hard to say: While it would be best to conceive with an ideal body weight - it is not ideal to conceive while on a diet regiment.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

I'm 37 i just finished ivf a little less than 2wks ago i've taken 3 pregnancy test all neg, but my period is still not started what can be the problem?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Still too early: It may be too early to test to see if you are pregnant. But if you are not the fact that you are probably on Progesterone will delay you period for ma... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I'm having problems getting pregnant i wanted to know how i can find out if i'm fertile?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

See a doctor: The fact that you are 19 is very reassuring. There can be many resins why you aren't getting pregnant. Seeing a specialist will help.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

9 day of embryo transfer, don't feel any cramps or spotting but a dull pain in my stomach, is this normal?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

It can be: Don't over analyze the feeling. If you had ovarian stimulation it can represent cramping from an enlarged ovary. Obviously early signs of a period can... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

What causes light cramping and spotting days after period but before ovulation?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Polyps or hormones: Polyps in the uterus, hormonal imbalance, or an abnormal pregnancy can cause spotting.

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A 34-year-old male asked:

What is your advice on dealing with the post-iui 2 week wait? this waiting is tough.

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Stay focused: You have to realize its out if your control. Be optimistic but realistic.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

If i do a sex and sperm is not go inside and my periods also delay by 1 day should there is a chance of pregnancy?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Always possible : Although unlikely it definitely can occur.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Is lifting anything over 40lbs ok so soon after embryo transfer, when i've had 3 miscarriages?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Better not: Lifting that weight probably will not have any impact - but it might make more sense to avoid it.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) have any effect on the menstrual cycle? if so why?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Usually not: Usually adderral will not effect the cycle as long as it is taken as prescribed and not abused.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My period came 5 days early? with brownish for 2 and very light for another 2. it ended the same day it started.also how many days after for ovulation

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Seek evaluation: Anytime your cycle isn't normal you should have further evaluation. There is always a possibility if an abnormal pregnancy like a tubal which can be l... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

How to increase sperms?

Fertility Medicine 38 years experience

Lifestyle : Seek urological evaluation. No alcohol. No recreational drugs. Boxer shorts. No steroids. Review any prescription meds with the doctor. On line there... Read More

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