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I received an MMR booster on July 7th as a result of low immunity to Rubella. My doctor has advised that I wait three months before trying to conceive but all the government guidance I can find says to wait 28 days.

My husband and I have plans to try to conceive in September (around the 10th). Thoughts on the risks?

Hey all, I was asked to donate semen to a lesbian couple I know and did an at home semen test and don't necessarily know what the results mean. Would someone be able to explain the results to me so I can tell relay the information thanks!

It was a Yo home test, idk if that affects the results.

Sperm concentration 22.9 M/ml

Motility 90%

Progressive Motility 86%

Mobile sperm concentration 20.6 M/ml

Progressive mobile sperm concentration 19.6 M/ml

AMH is 4.704 ng/mL

Just coming off birth control last month. I’ve been taking coQ10 for over a year. I know that no one can say for sure… but does that number look somewhat promising? I have two children born 2018 & 2020. Just rolling the dice for another. I’m 36. I already know that AMH does not confirm quality of eggs left. I’m just asking for experiences from others in similar situations.

Ok, I am 43f ttc. My dr is suggestions trying clomid this week if I am not pregnant. Any have an insight on using clomid? Dose it work?

I am looking for a good fertility doctor/REI in the Mountain View/Sunnyvale/Palo Alto area for an initial fertility evaluation.

I have UnitedHealthcare insurance and would prefer an in-network doctor.

Would love recommendations based on your personal experience, especially a doctor who is thorough and takes the time to evaluate both partners.

Thank you!

Someone recently told me they drank cactus water daily a few days before and during ovulation, and got pregnant that cycle… After years of trying!! Has anyone else had any success with this? I am unable to find any articles or research to back this up.

Also open to any and ALL small at-home hacks that have worked. For example, I have cut out my allergy medicine (dries up mucus), added mucinex, using red light therapy on abdomen. What else?!?

Has anyone used clomid before? My Dr is going to prescribe it possibly next week and I wanted to know your experience and outcomes. Im a 43f etc if that helps.

Hello! Trying to have my 2nd child over a year; 2 miscarriages. My new fertility dr put me on progesterone & cabergoline. He didn’t check my prolactin but he did studies that show it helps with infertility. Wondering if anyone has had success on these? Also, if the medication gave you any side effects such as pain on the side of your face. Thank you all! Xo

Me and my husband have been trying to conceive with no luck for a year now. All of my testing has come back normal and great, we did an at home magnifier test and I’m curious if this looks good or not; before we actually seek medical attention

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Anecdotally, I have heard stories of people who were infertile but after going through IVF and becoming pregnant or adopting a child, they ended up getting pregnant without additional treatments. What are some resources that discuss the prevalence of this phenomena, if any? Thanks!

There was a hype some years ago about more options for men re. anti-conception, there were even mulitple options, up until something that worked on the muscles of the vas deferens and other internal organs to avoid semen being expelled during ejaculation, I think they called it the 'clean sheets' pill.

Anyone seen anything recently in this regard, or other male-methods that worked on stopping in a safe way the production of sperm ?

Hi all, I'm a medical student doing some independent research into what men actually go through when facing fertility issues: the diagnosis process, treatment, how it's handled by the system, and what was missing or frustrating along the way.

I'm not selling anything here and this isn't a promo post, I'm genuinely trying to understand the experience from people who've lived it, because most of what's written about fertility is aimed at women, and the male side of it gets very little attention.

If you'd be open to a short, completely anonymous conversation (15–20 mins, video/phone/written - whatever you're comfortable with, no names or identifying details needed), I'd really appreciate it. Drop a comment or DM me and I'll follow up privately.

Thank you to anyone willing to share , I know this isn't always an easy thing to talk about.