Dr. John Holden
Fertility Medicine
Rockford, IL
36 years experience male
Locations
University of Illinois Family Health Center
Rockford, IL
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Bio
I was born in 1957 at a US Army Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany to Captain Douglas Holden and his wife Patricia. I spent my formative years in Southern California and in Michigan. While pursuing my undergraduate degree in Sociology/Pre-med, I took a two year hiatus to answer a mission call for my church. I served in French-speaking countries and from this I developed a fluency in the language as well as an appreciation of other cultures. Just after graduation, I married Dominique. She has blessed my life with four wonderful children and 32 years of bliss. I received my MD from Texas A&M. My Ob/Gyn residency was at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelpia. My fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility was under the legendary pioneer, Dr. Samuel S.C. Yen at the UC San Diego.
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Fertility Medicine
Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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91 Answers
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Clomid (clomiphene) and ovulation: Either the dose of Clomid (clomiphene) you took was inadequate to induce ovulation or Clomid (clomiphene) does not work for you (in which case you wil... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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OCP's: Actually, you do not need to have a menstrual period at all! If you discarded the placebo tablets and took one pack right after the other you could g... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Adenomyosis: Adenomyosis is not a contraindication for pregnancy.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Implantation bleeding can be as heavy as a menstrual period or even heavier. To be reassured, have your HCG level checked for "doubling".
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Sperm in a condom: Some condoms contain spermicide, causing sperm death quickly. In regular condoms, sperm may remain viable for several days.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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BV: There are no restrictions to sexual activity for either the antibiotics or the condition.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Pregnant?: Whenever there is any question about a possible pregnancy, the first thing you should do is get a pregnancy test.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Postmenstrual pain: The symptoms you describe have many possible explanations and are almost always temporary and not indicative any serious underlying problems. If you ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Delayed menses.: A late menstrual period is quite common and occurs for many reasons (too many to describe here). It is possible that you are pregnant, but the test ga... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Urinary problems: For this degree of urinary symptoms, you should see a urologist. A urologist !
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Clomid (clomiphene) safety in men: Clomid (clomiphene) use in men is safe. Prolonged daily dosing (for at least 3 months) is required for it to be effective.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Dandruff: There are several excellent shampooing products which may be helpful to you. Speak to the pharmacist.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Unusual cycles: One or two unusual cycles do not usually suggest something bad is happening to you. If your cycles persist with clotting, and especially if symptoms ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Clomid (clomiphene) and alcohol: Alcohol is metabolized in the liver. As a result, the metabolic enzymes of the liver become active and more inclined to metabolize Clomid (clomiphene... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Faintness when stand: You should not delay being seen by a doctor. These symptoms may indicate a very serious underlying condition.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Symptoms of pregnant: Any or all of the symptoms you describe have been described by other women who are pregnant. It would certainly be worth your while to get a pregnancy... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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3 possibilities: A single lh value must be taken in context of
your age, history, and where you are in your cycle. If you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) , ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Improve sperm count: Optimizing sperm:
1) be healthy (i.e.- proper diet ; exercise)
2) avoid excessive heat (i.e.- hot tubs, long-term sitting, and occupational hazards)... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Abnormal bleeding: This single event has been described from time to time without explanation or implication some worrisome underlying problem. It happens, so just relax... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Osteoporosis at 30: To have osteoporosis at 30 is extremely serious and should be managed by a bone specialist. Yes, this means for the rest of your life!
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Implanon: Long-term hormonal therapy is notorious for disrupting cycles, especially over the first six months.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clomid (clomiphene) and discharge: Clomid (clomiphene) facilitates the recruitment of dominant follicles which produce estrogen. The greater the amount of estrogen produced, the more th... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Estrogen peak: As the dominant follicle cyst approaches full maturity it produces the greatest amount of estrogen of the cycle. Cervical mucous is produced in respon... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Menstrual cycles: There are two parts to the cycle. The front end (follicular phase) is 7 to 21 days depending on the individual - 14 days is the most common, being the... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Hormones and cycles: Birth control pills are notorious for affecting changes in uterine bleeding, especially if you miss a pill or two. Always rule out pregnancy with a te... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Sex and menstruation: There is no danger to mixing semen and menstrual blood via intercourse.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Sperm motility: Grading scale:
0 = no motion.
1 = some head or tail movement, but no forward progress.
2 = feeble forward progress, not likely fast enough to swim ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Normal sperm count: The semen analysis has 4 parameters of importance:
1) volume of ejaculate
2) # of sperm/ml of ejaculate
3) % motility (and it is important to rate ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Hypogonadism: I have conductive extensive research on the subject. One of my medical students is currently putting the finishing touches on a ground-breaking paper ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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7 clomid (clomiphene) cycles: Birth defects are not a concern in pregnancies conceived while taking either Clomid (clomiphene) or letrazole. However, if your wife is not pregnant ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Stomach aches: Metformin is the most likely culprit producing your GI complaints. Avoid starch and sugar while taking metformin and these complaints should subside.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Confirming ovulation: The only absolute certainty that ovulation has occured is pregnancy. Short of that, use of urine test kit will confirm that an essential robust LH su... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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UTI after ultrasound: It sounds like you may have either a urinary track infection or urethritis. You should have this checked out if it persists beyond a few days.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Miscarriage: This spotting may very well have been the subsequent menstrual period. It is best to wait until you have a normal period before attempting to concei... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Mid-cycle spotting.: Frequently, the sudden fall in estrogen associated with the normal transition from follicle to corpus luteum produces a "withdrawl bleed" or spotting.... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Not the CDC dosing: Yes, this would cure chlamydia ( and many other things as well!) but it is not the dose recommended by the centers for disease control. That dose is o... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Clomid (clomiphene): Patients who do not ovulate (anovulatory) may ovulate when prescribed Clomid (clomiphene) somewhere between day 7 and 21 (mostly between 10 and day 18... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Clomid (clomiphene): At 37 years of age, you do not have the luxury of wasting time with a doctor who does not specialize in infertility. You need a complete assessment. ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Condom contraception: When used faithfully and properly, condoms are a very effective method of contraception!
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Lower abdominal pain: Unless you are taking the birth control pill, it sounds like you may have developped a cyst on your ovary. At your age, it is almost always benign. If... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy testing: Urine pregnancy tests may indicate pregnancy as soon as day 12 post-ovulation. A positive test is always true, whereas a negative test is not necessar... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Many possibilities.: Your symptoms are almost always benign and musculo-skeletal in nature, but more information is needed: a physical examination, and perhaps radiologic... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Stress and PTL: Stress-induced catecholamines are the usual culprits.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Uterine polyps: Your question is not clear. But polyps are a common, almost always benign, overgrowth from the uterine lining. Because they tend to be highly vascul... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Mastalgia: Breast tissue is highly responsive to hormonal changes. If you are new to this brand or type of pill (especially if it is a triphasic) such symptoms a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Acetaminophen : One baby Aspirin daily is known to be safe at any time during a pregnancy, and is sometimes prescribed for various obstetrical complications. For anal... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Risk of pregnancy : Assuming your shortened cycles are due to a relatively early ovulation (~ day 9 from onset of menses) and given that sperm can survive up to 6 days in... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
Morning-after pill?: Because your question is unclear, I am unable to provide an answer. However, any time there is a shortened menstrual period, pregnancy must be ruled o... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Condoms.: The pleasurable sensations of intercourse are diminished.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 36 years experience
AM or PM Clomid (clomiphene): It does not matter what time of day you take your clomid, (clomiphene) as long as it is around the same time every day.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Holden is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Holden is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I thought I was never going to get an answer. However the bleeding has stopped. so ill just keep a lookout:)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thankyou i hope iam pregnant because the last 2 days its been brown blod with side cramping (:
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks.. So you think I should take it day 3 to 7
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, TX
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1991
Awards
UIC Distinguished Teaching Award, twice
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, First Place, Illinois - Summer
2013
Affiliations
UIC Executive Committee, Illinois State Medical Society delegate, Winnebago County Medical Society Executive Board, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine
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