While attending an infertility conference last fall I discovered three things that really stuck out to me. As I watched people come and go I was able to observe and take in a lot of feelings and thoughts. And during that time I came away with three things that stuck out to me the most….
Infertility Facts
What Are The Side Effects From Clomid: Stories From Real Women
If you have been in the infertility world for even a short amount of time you probably have heard of the medication referred to commonly as Clomid. By definition, Clomid (clomiphene) is a non-steroidal fertility medicine. It causes the pituitary gland to release hormones needed to stimulate ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). So…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Infertility
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or a dangerous event. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be described as a mental health condition that’s triggered by a trauma. Whether experiencing it or seeing it. The symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, depression and confusion. As…
My Experience Having A Uterine Polyp and Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Polypectomy
Three years ago we were in the thick of fertility treatments. We had been trying for a third baby since July 2013 and by August 2014 we had done about 9 rounds of IUI. Because we had been unsuccessful with getting pregnant with IUI (after successfully getting pregnant through IUI twice before) my RE did…
How To Find The Perfect Fertility Doctor
Finding a doctor you click with is important. Whether it is your dentist or your eye doctor- you want to feel comfortable with whoever is treating you and your family. Nothing could be more true when looking for a reproductive endocrinologist (RE or fertility doctor). Your doctor will most likely see you at your lowest…
What Is A Chemical Pregnancy?
By definition a chemical pregnancy is a very early pregnancy loss which accounts for up to 75% of all miscarriages. Many times, a woman might have a chemical pregnancy and not even realize she had been pregnant. Wait. How does that work? About three weeks after your last menstrual period you begin to produce levels of the…
Welcome To Infertili.Tees
My name is Cindy Maudsley and I am the face behind Infertili.Tees Infertility has a been a part of my life since 2007. As a little girl I always wanted a big family. I have three sisters and two brothers- and having so many siblings was definitely a factor in wanting a lot of…