What You Need to Know to Get Pregnant Fast When You Don’t Have Answers from a Fertility Doctor
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- If you've been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, this video is essential viewing! I'm Dr. Lora Shahine, and I've helped countless people navigate this diagnosis for almost 20 years. It's incredibly frustrating to not have a clear answer for why you're struggling to get pregnant, but don't despair. Let's unpack this diagnosis together and review your options.
In this video, you'll learn:
• The definition of unexplained infertility
• How common this diagnosis is
• Potential reasons behind unexplained infertility
• A range of treatment options (from low-tech to IVF)
• My honest advice to patients with this diagnosis
👉 Resources:
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🎬 Chapters:
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0:00 Introduction
0:59 What is unexplained infertility
2:20 How common is unexplained infertility
2:32 What can cause unexplained infertility - something has to be going on
6:41 What treatment options are available?
14:46 What do I tell my patients?
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ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University.
As Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, she is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching the next generation of women’s healthcare providers, and continuing research in the fields of fertility and recurrent miscarriage. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed research projects and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle Gynecology Society, and the Babyquest Fertility Grant organization. Dr. Shahine is an accomplished author including 'Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care' and best-selling book, 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.'
Whether through her research, books, lectures, or active social media presense Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on reproductive health and supporting the feritlity community.
DISCLAIMER: The content contained herein is provided for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and not intended as a substitute for advice provided by a healthcare professional. Use the provided information at your own risk. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, please contact your health care provider.
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Currently pregnant with my first baby with IVF. We were told we had unexplained infertility because they had done “every” test, and they all came back perfect. Eventually we found out that they missed one test-a chromosome analysis test! It turned out that my husband has a balanced translocation, which would’ve only ever been discovered with a chromosome analysis test, and the reason they didn’t test us for it originally, was because we never had a miscarriage. Apparently they would’ve only tested us if we had a history of miscarriages, since that’s the most common scenario they see with balanced translocations. So if you have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, please make sure you ask for a chromosome analysis test! The only way we knew to ask for the test was after our embryos came back from genetic testing and the lab that tested them told us the abnormal embryos had the same chromosome abnormality, which raised a red flag for a balanced translocation.
We are also going through an IVF cycle.. failed... We didn't go to the chromosomal analysis...I have a question please don't mind but after ur test result what changed with ur IVF treatment?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and thank you for watching ❤
@@supriyasharma_life It made it very important that we do genetic testing of our embryos. Usually genetic testing is optional, but when you have a balanced translocation, it becomes almost mandatory because you are at increased risk of making embryos that have chromosomal abnormalities. So genetic testing of the embryos is important to catch the ones with the chromosome abnormalities.
We were just diagnosed with unexplained infertility, and YES, it feels like it would be easier to hear "x" is wrong, because right now everything looks fine and we have no idea what the issue is. :'-/ It was surprisingly hard to hear, because we were looking for an answer and it just felt like such a let down.
This is an incredibly informative video. Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching 😊
I love your videos Dr Shahine! I really wish I had this video before I started my journey. It would have helped me discuss options better with my REI, who I believe didn’t recommend the best low tech treatments and was only concerned with doing IVF. Now I’m so much better informed, and still hoping that I won’t have to do IVF but am mentally prepared if I do.
I'm so glad it has been helpful. I wish you all the best on your fertility journey ❤❤
Can you do a video around fertility tests?
This video is very informative.
Do you recommend to do postcoital test (PCT) or antisperm antibodies (ASA) if diagnosed with unexplained infertility?
What are your thoughts about prp ovarian rejuvenation for women over 42?
Thank you, that's me.
Thank you for watching ❤
Perfect timing. Had one miscarriage and have been trying for one year. I am 38. I got my HSG booked (watched your vid). We have done all the other tests (husband is clear). So frustrating… but the more I read and learn, the more IVF is a possibility. ❤ good point about freezing embryo for future. Hoping for a baby soon after miscarriage in Jan 2023.
I am so sorry for your loss ❤❤ I'm wishing you all the best in your fertility journey. Thank you for watching ❤
Did two HSGs and all other tests - same result. Unexplained infertility. Next step is IVF.
Hi! Thank you for a great video!! I have just started letrozole treatment. I’m a bit concerned about multiple eggs developing and the risk of getting pregnant with twins. My doctor says that there are no need for check ups every cycle now that we know from the first month that I react good on this dose. My question is if it’s, in general, common to not come in for check ups every month to see how many eggs are developing or is it normal to follow it up every cycle?
You should have at least one transvaginal ultrasound on 11th or 12th day of every cycle if using letrazole
Good morning. Dr. Could you do a video on uterine lining. Or a video on HPV and the correlation if any on female/male infertility.
This is a great topic that I can discuss in a future post. Thank you for the suggestion and thank you for watching
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Thanks for your video!
we started trying march '23 and were able to conceive in July '23 that unfortunately led to a miscarriage.
We took a break for a month and have been trying since October with no positive result. With it being March '24 now, can I still be considered in the "trying for a year" case?
I am so sorry for your loss 🫂❤ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, CZcams channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤🤞🍍
Hello doc, I just had my FET and am having a bit of cough. Is this a concern?
I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, CZcams channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍
Xin chào bác sĩ. Tôi yêu bác sĩ nhiều ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for watching ❤
I got married nine months ago. Every month we look forward to having a baby, but periods occur. I experience breast pain starting from the 15th day after my periods . That pain lasts until my periods start again. Am I ovulating? Or not?
Monthly, predictable periods are a good predictor of regular ovulation. See your doctor to be sure and best wishes!!!
Thank you mam for replying ❤
I developed diabetes after my first child now it's 3 years am trying to conceive but am not pregnant is it because of diabetes please reply maam I am 36
Uncontrolled diabetes can be associated with increased risk of miscarriage and infertility but if your blood sugars are being cared for - less likely to be the cause - please review with your doctor❤️
Definition: You have a regular cycle, eggs, good sperm and one open fallopian tube and you've been trying with timed intercourse for about a year.
Consider: age, health, chronic illness (including endometriosis), bad luck.
Paths: natural, low tech, low tech plus shots, ivf.
Evidenced based treatment plan: IUI alone, not proven. Ovulation induction alone, not proven, and vice versa. IUI in combo w/ ovulation induction has higher success rate. Best to try 3 times before IVF. Insufficient data that shots with IUI help at all, and higher risk.
Treatment will likely reduce time to have a baby. Low tech also has fairly low success rates compared with ivf.