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enkaydewdrop:
Lord, we thank You once again for yet another time to speak to you. We are indeed grateful for our lives and our families too...

We come before you once again, asking for your grace, strength and covering upon every single person on this thread. We ask that you bless and keep us.
There shall be no loss, no sorrow, no evil news in Jesus Name. Amen.
Give us all strength and grant us supernatural deliveries.
None of us will lose our source of joy in Jesus Name. Amen.

Please hear the voice of every TTC woman here... Give them all new songs on their lips, and let them come rejoicing in Jesus Name.

For everyone here who is weak, Lord please give us strength like never before.
Shield all of us under your covering, let the sun not smite us by day, nor the moon by night. Give us maximum protection, grant us peace Lord and let your name be glorified.

Thank you Father for answering us, in Jesus Name we have prayed. Amen...

MzTenny:
Mamas help o, what fertility supplement can I use o,I haven't been using any since this TTC journey.as per the 16 lane expressway wey I dey now, I want to maximize my chances. Baby dust to us

Flourish89:
Who am I dat God is so mindful of me??After 2years of active ttciing,2 failed ivf,s visiting one church to anoda[minus babalawo],tubal flushing,bayelsa woman tubal flushing,spendin millons of naira,Jehovah over do surprised. Me with a naturall BFP.Join me celebrate God as I rock my cute bump @ 25 weeks.(i use to be UT22 of ttcing threadd)

vicostyles:
Some of the common causes of infertility in women, other than endocrine factors, are the following:
Damaged fallopian tubes

Tubal disease affects approximately 25 per cent of infertile couples, and varies widely, ranging from mild adhesions to complete tubal blockage. Treatment for tubal disease is commonly surgery and, owing to improvement in microsurgery and laser technology, success rates (defined as the number of women who become pregnant within one year of surgery) are as high as 30 per cent with certain procedures having success rates up to 65 per cent. The development in IVF has now made it a suitable alternative to tubal surgery.



The main causes of tubal damage include:



Bacterial and viral infections

They are usually sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, which often result in scarring. A specific example is hydrosalpnix, a condition in which the fallopian tube is occluded at both ends and fluid collects in the tube.



A patient with hydrosalpnix going through IVF will experience difficulty conceiving because the fluid that is produced can damage the embryo.



Abdominal diseases

The most common are appendicitis and colitis (inflammation of the colon), high fever as in malaria. Abdominal diseases cause inflammation of the abdominal cavity, which can affect the fallopian tubes and lead to scarring and blockage.



Previous surgery

Previous surgical operations are also causes of tubal disease and damage. Pelvic or abdominal surgery, such as appendectomy for someone with appendicitis can result in adhesions that alter the tubes in such a way that those eggs cannot travel through them.



Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in the tube itself. Even if carefully and successfully overcome, it may cause tubal damage



Congenital defects

In rare cases, women may be born with tubal abnormalities, usually associated with uterus irregularities.



Endometriosis

Approximately 10 per cent of infertile couples are affected by endometriosis. Endometriosis affects five million women in the US and six or seven per cent of all females. It has been linked to late marriage due to prior occupation with the busy schedule of work by these women, who delay having children till the late mid 30s or early 40s. In fact, 30-40 per cent of patients with endometriosis are infertile. This is two to three times the rate of infertility in the general population. For women with endometriosis, the monthly fecundity (chance of getting pregnant) diminishes by 12 to 36 per cent.



This condition is characterised by excessive growth of the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Growth occurs not only in the uterus but also elsewhere in the abdomen, such as in the fallopian tubes, ovaries and the pelvic peritoneum.



Symptoms often associated with endometriosis include heavy, painful and long menstrual periods, urinary urgency, rectal bleeding and premenstrual spotting. Sometimes, however, there are no symptoms at all, owing to the fact that there is no correlation between the extent of the disease and the severity of the symptoms.



The long term cumulative pregnancy rates are normal in patients with minimal endometriosis and normal anatomy. Current studies demonstrate that pregnancy rates are not improved by treating minimal endometriosis.



Abnormalities of the female reproductive organ

At least 10 per cent of all cases of female infertility are caused by an abnormal uterus. Conditions, such as fibroid, polyps, and adenomyosis(over enlargement of the endometrium), may lead to obstruction of the uterus and Fallopian tubes. Also, congenital abnormalities, such as septate uteru (a double cavity uterus), may lead to recurrent miscarriages or the inability to conceive.



Approximately three per cent of couples face infertility due to problems with the female cervical mucus. The mucus needs to be of a certain consistency and available in adequate amount for sperm to swim easily within it. The most common reason for abnormal cervical mucus is a hormone imbalance, namely too little estrogen or too much progesterone.



Behavioural factors

It is well-known that certain personal habits and lifestyle factors impact health. Many of these factors may limit a couple’s ability to conceive. Fortunately, many of these variables can be regulated to increase the chances of conception and one’s overall health.



Diet and exercise

Optimal reproductive functioning requires both proper diet and appropriate levels of exercise. Women who are significantly overweight or underweight may have difficulty becoming pregnant. We have been able to assist a significant number of patients to get pregnant ordinarily or following filed IVF cycle by getting them to go through a Mayr therapy and losing between 10 and 15kg in 10 days.



Drugs

Drugs, such as marijuana and anabolic steroids, may impact on sperm count in men. Cocaine use in pregnant women may cause severe retardation and kidney problems in the baby. It is, perhaps, the worst possible drug to abuse during pregnancy. Recreational drug use should be avoided when trying to conceive and during pregnancy.



Environmental and occupational factors

The ability to conceive may be affected by exposure to various toxins or chemicals in the workplace or the surrounding environment. Substances that can cause mutations, birth defects, abortions, infertility or sterility are called reproductive toxins.

http://www.metronews.com.ng/2016/04/19/conditions-that-cause-infertility-in-women/

naphunlimited:
For every beautiful lady thinking about getting pregnant later in life, you need to take certain steps right now to help keep your body in peak baby-making shape. These are the amazing ways to preserve your fertility:

*Protect yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases
It is estimated that a quarter of all fertility problems are caused by the effects of STDs. For example, Chlamydia can lie completely undetected with no symptoms and end up blocking fallopian tubes if not diagnosed and treated early on. It is important to use barrier methods such as condoms until you are with a partner that you might want to have children with. This is the best way to protect yourself from STD’s. Also endeavour to go for regular tests so that if you have contracted anything, then you can get early treatment in order to prevent it from becoming more serious.

*Live a healthy lifestyle
A good way to protect your health and your fertility is to have regular exercise and eat a variety of nutritious foods with healthy fats in your diet, such as cold pressed oils, oily fish, plenty of vegetables each day. Women within a healthy weight range often find it easiest to conceive, while underweight and overweight women can have more difficulty getting pregnant. It’s been observed that half of pregnancies are unplanned, so it’s important to protect yourself and your unborn children by taking a daily multivitamin containing folic acid which is essential before and during pregnancy to prevent birth defects.
In addition, don’t forget to visit your doctor annually. Your doctor can diagnose any current or developing problems like obesity, depression, diabetes, and high blood pressure. These health conditions can develop when you are young and can cause problems for you later in life, including during pregnancy.

*Avoid Smoking
Smoking accounts for 13% of the world’s infertility and ages you by 10 years in fertility terms – it’s very easy when you are young to think that it won’t have an impact later on, but it will. Smokers are 30 per cent less fertile than non-smokers and three times more likely to take more than a year to get pregnant. Ovarian function can be affected, interfering with the release of an egg and the womb lining can become thinner over time. Smokers go into the menopause on average 3 years sooner than non-smokers and have lower fertilization rates in IVF.

naphunlimited:
Fibroid are tumours that form in the uterus and affect one in five women, Fibroids are known technically as leiomyomata and varies in size and number and may be accompanied by infertility, miscarriage and early onset of labour. Fibroid is frequently found in the uterus of women between child bearing age. Some of its major symptoms are heavy or painful periods, anaemia, uncomfortable fullness in the abdomen, frequent urination, pain during sexual intercourse, abnormal uterine bleeding, constipation and lower-back pain.

These are fibroid shrinking foods will help to keep fibroid from growing and minimize the symptoms

Below are the foods –


1.Vegetables and Fruits – Vegetables and fruits provide rich amounts of disease and inflammation-fighting nutrients and fibre, which helps to promote appetite and weight control. These elements are important because inflammation and excess pounds can contribute to fibroid. Eating rich amounts of fruits and vegetables usually lowers women’s risk of developing fibroids however a high BMI (body mass index) on the other hand increases the risk of getting fibroid.

2.Cabbage – This is known as cruciferous vegetable. It is good to add this to your meals in order to avoid fibroids or stop its further growth. Compounds that exist in these are very good. Vegetables are known to fight changes in tissues in your body, which can prevent the formation of noncancerous growths, including fibroid.

3.Beans – Beans have low glycemic index, or a mild impact on our blood sugar. However, high-glycemic carbohydrate sources, such as sweets, can cause inflammation and increase fibroid growth. So replace these foods with nutritious, low-glycemic sources like Beans in order to minimize symptoms of fibroid. As plant-based protein sources, beans and lentils also provide nutritious alternatives to fatty meats, which increase inflammation.

4.Brown Rice and Oats – It’s been discovered that white foods such as starchy white bread increases insulin production in human bodies. This influences the way estrogen is mobilized and increases your risk for fibroid symptoms. So avoid refined starches and rather eat brown rice and Oats for improved uterine health and protection from fibroid growth.

read more -http://johnnaphtali..com.ng/2016/04/5-fibroid-shrinking-food.html

Jumpy:
Very interesting article and informative.

ukomko:
Nigeria has recorded the birth of its first baby conceived through the oocyte (egg) freezing protocol.

The feat was recorded by The Bridge Clinic, Lagos, on February 16, with the delivery of a male child, named Tiwatope.

The oocyte was preserved through cryopreservation, which is the cooling of cells and tissues to sub-zero temperatures to stop biological activity and preserve the cells for future use.

Human oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing) is a process in which a woman’s eggs (oocytes) are extracted, frozen and stored. Later, when she is ready to become pregnant, the eggs can be thawed, fertilised and transferred to the uterus as embryo.

According to the fertility physician with The Bridge Clinic, Dr. Emmanuel Owie, who broke the news, Tiwatope’s birth was significant in many respects, as he puts the country on the global map in the practice of oocyte cryopreservation, a new offering in the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) space.

“Before his birth, this new practice seemed to be an exclusive preserve of the developed world of Europe and North America. It is even more significant considering the fact that since the report of the first pregnancy through this protocol in 1986, the practice has resulted in the birth of only about 5,000 babies worldwide,” he stated.

Dr. Owie said Tiwatope’s mother had her eggs frozen using the vitrification, also known as flash-freezing process – the cutting edge technology in cryobiology, where the eggs or oocytes of a woman are dehydrated and the water content replaced with “anti-freeze” solution (cryoprotectants) before freezing. This will prevent the formation of ice crystals, which could destroy the cell.

Tiwatope’s parents had battled infertility for eight years, but the clinic had the mother’s eggs frozen for two months.

Dr. Owie explained: “We fertilised the eggs using a standard technique, known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to overcome the egg shell, which normally gets hardened with freezing.

“The fertilised egg was subsequently transferred into her womb, resulting in the pregnancy of Tiwatope. She had her antenatal care in her family hospital and delivered the baby boy through caesarian section (SC).”

The clinic’s coordinator, Corporate Marketing/Communication and Client Relations, Dr. Ekundayo Omogbehin, said the baby and the mother were in good health.


http://biafrasay.com/p/319788/nigeria-records-first-baby-by-freezed-egg#319788

nikkyejike:
Nigeria has recorded the first successful birth of a baby conceived from frozen egg of a 44-year-old woman, who had suffered infertility for eight years, making it the first in the country and West Africa. The birth and conception of the baby, named Tiwatope, which is the 5001st in the world, were carried out by Nigerian fertility specialists at The Bridge Clinic, a Lagos-based fertility treatment centre, where the mother had her eggs frozen using the vitrification (flash-freezing) process. Announcing the medical milestone, a fertility physician at the Bridge Clinic, Lagos, Dr Emmanuel Owie, said the birth of the baby on February 16, 2016, effectively puts Nigeria on the global map as regards the practice of oocyte (egg) freezing or cryopreservation, a new offering in the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) space.
He said prior to the birth of Tiwatope, the new practice seemed to be an exclusive preserve of the developed world of Europe and North America. He said: “Tiwatope’s mother had her eggs frozen for two months, using the vitrification, also known as flash-freezing, process. This is the cutting edge technology in cryobiology, where the eggs or oocytes of a woman is dehydrated and the water content is replaced with ‘anti-freeze’ solution (cryoprotectants) before freezing. This will prevent the formation of ice crystals which could destroy the cell.” On her readiness for pregnancy, Owie noted: “We fertilized the eggs using a standard technique known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to overcome the egg shell which normally gets hardened with freezing. “The fertilized egg was subsequently transferred into her womb, resulting in the pregnancy with Tiwa. She had her antenatal care in her family hospital and delivered the baby boy through Caesarian Section. “At The Bridge Clinic, we celebrate Tiwa’s birth as it is a further demonstration of our coming of age in the practice of assisted reproductive technology. It is a show of the sum of our strengths — our people, our process and our infrastructure. It demonstrates our commitment to global best practices which ensures that our offerings are in tandem with what is obtainable in the developed world, both in variety and in quality.” Recommendation Noting that the baby and his mother are in good health, Owie said egg freezing was particularly recommended for women diagnosed with cancer, who may lose their fertility during chemotherapy; women with a family history of early menopause; women with objections to storing frozen embryos for religious and/or moral reasons; and women who want to delay child-bearing in order to pursue some personal goals. He said: “This offering is being delivered to many women in the developed world and is now being offered in Nigeria at a cost more affordable than what is obtained abroad. We encourage women who need this service to come up and have their eggs cryopreserved.” Also speaking, Coordinator, Corporate Communications & Customer Client Relations, The Bridge Clinic, Dr Dayo Omogbehin, stated: “We are the first in-vitro fertilization (IVF) centre in Nigeria to achieve this success. It is great news for the family and fertility health research in the country and world at large.” How it works On how egg freezing works, Omogbehin said although sperm and embryos had proved easy to freeze, the egg was the largest cell in the human body and contains a large amount of water. He said: “When frozen, ice crystals form that can destroy the cell. We must dehydrate the egg and replace the water with an ‘anti-freeze’ prior to freezing in order to prevent ice crystal formation. “We also learned that because the shell of the egg hardens when frozen, sperm must be injected with a needle to fertilize the egg using a standard technique known as Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection..
read more _ http://nikkyejikeme..com.ng

GucciOluwa:
Amen. Thank you all. I pray for strength becos this is feeling is not good at all. This is my first pregnancy in two yrs of marriage. It's well.

Berrilite:
Infertility is a rising problem in today’s society. I tried to find accurate info on how much is spent annually on infertility treatments, and I kept getting results for ways to finance treatments for infertility. The saddest part is that in many cases, the body can reverse infertility naturally if given the correct resources.


Infertility, like any disease, is simply a sign that something is not right inside the body and must be fixed.


Infertility is often a complex problem with a simple solution. There are so many confounding factors that can cause or contribute to infertility, which is why conventional treatment is rarely as effective… it simply can’t address all the possible causes. Fertility drugs and artificial hormones of any kind, including birth control, can make underlying problems even worse and make future fertility more difficult (this is sad, because hormonal birth control is often prescribed for various hormonal imbalances and problems).


What Causes Infertility?


Infertility can be caused by a huge number of factors: hormone imbalance, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, Anovulatory Cycles, physical blockage, inadequate hormone production, short luteal phase, lack of lutenizing hormone, high levels or prolactin, and many others.


Poor nutrition often plays a major role, as does exposure to toxins. Age plays less of a role before menopause than was originally thought. While there are many wonderful naturally minded fertility specialists out there, in many cases it is not possible for them to test for and address any of these possible underlying issues. Extreme fertility treatments do work for some, but can be very emotionally and physically exhausting


The great news is that dietary and lifestyle changes can make a tremendous difference in fertility, and often help with other issues like excess weight, lack of energy, blood sugar problems, skin issues, and insomnia in the process.


How to Reverse Infertility:


This is the specific system I use when working with women on fertility, but it is also very useful for helping with PMS, cramping, fatigue, heavy periods and other hormone related problems. It is designed to address all issues that can contribute to infertility and it works.


Nutrition


This is by far the most important step. Most of us these days are undernourished, despite being overweight. The body simply will not allow conception to occur or a pregnancy to continue if it doesn’t have the basic foundation it needs to sustain a pregnancy.


Many women turn to a low-fat, high fiber diet in an attempt to increase health and lose weight. Weight loss has been shown to increase fertility, but losing weight in this way is rarely effective for increasing fertility because it deprives the body of the necessary proteins and fats necessary for hormone production.

daiprince:
READ THE POST BELOW ON PREGNANCY PREPARATION
Almost every woman is blessed with the capacity to bear a child at least once in her lifetime. It is considered to be one of the greatest gifts that a woman can give her husband. Bearing a child would make the couple more closer together, and at this certain point in their lives they can actually call themselves a family. Upon learning that the woman is pregnant, most couples enthusiastically start planning for her pregnancy and eventual childbirth.
When talking about pregnancy, it is important to know about preconception issues regarding on giving birth. A check up with the physician or midwife would be advisable for the woman in order to face facts on childbirth.

http://www.healthcribs.com/2016/03/pregnancy-preparation.html

MrCork:
..Saronna naturaly dumb...it's not her false!

Twogreatnations:
I rejoice with you dear, may God be praised. You shall carry to term safely. #Teamnovember#

Gambros:
Dear Mama's, Please assist me. Who has done IVF at bridge clinic and got the care and support she needed. I was diagnosed with endometriosis and doctor in Bridge clinic, advised me to take microgynon and Fertilovit endo, which ave been taking though the cost is high. I am just confused on maybe to try another clinic or maybe finish up the IVF process with them. I don't really have that satisfaction with the clinic. I have been ttc for close to 2 year. Please assist with how reliable are they or should I try another hospital. Thank you and baby dust to us all.

slydog:
Soory to cut the party. I need clarification on ivf and iui. I want to settle down, tragically I found we both AS. I just can't let go at this point, am fasting and praying for a miracle, I don't mind delaying settling down to explore all options. Kindly advice pls. Thank you

excellentmomma:
Thank you ma, but is endometriosis all about inflammation?

Mowojuoluwa:
Hello house... I lost my pregnancy at 8weeks since sept, I have not been happy about it and that is why I didn't update since then. Am back on Ttc! The cause of the reoccurrence miscarriage is yet to be known! I pray God puts a stop to this! I really can't wait to get pregnant, carry to term,give birth and grow old with my children.

demmytocien:
Dear Readers, I need your advice, I have delivered for the past 1year & 8month now. i breastfeed my child for a year and 3month very well both daytime & night but without exclusive throughout, But not up to 2month i was bleeding, just for a day & i went for medical care.After then a saw a slight blood for two month which i thought its menstruation and whenever my husband make love with me i always use lime or salt with water as prevention against unwanted pregnancy because i was scared of going for family planning base on what i have hard from people that are doing it. But since then the slight blood that i have been seeing stopped. Throughout the period i breastfeed my child no slight blood or menstruation again . I have stop breastfeeding for 5months now & my child is now 1year&8month, and i have not seen my period. I went for medical care, i was told its infection, i treated it & it was confirm that i don't have infection again, i was given a pill to take for 30days so that i can menstruate, i have finished it but yet no menstruation.Please what can i do?That is my first child. I need experience mothers & medically experience people to advice me. Could it be the prevention i was using that stop my menstruation or it is normal?.

Tenderchic:
Hi everyone, I am back to TTC, I lost the baby at 10weeks and It was evacuated yesterday but in everything I give God all the glory.

IFELEKE:
Many thanks,
My wife, we tried all that during the first but it never stopped, it has started again and am worried about her coping considering the demands of her job.

ajuwarhodes:
Good afternoon fruithful mamas and papas on here,its been almost 6week I came on here,becos somehow my spirit wasn't just talking abt conciveing again,becos each time I came it was to read or ask questions abt HSG,the address or how painful it might be,some peeps on here might have noticed.so last month,I decided that I will go for HSG and start on fertalaid for both male n female. My period was to show on or before the 17th of this month.I was feeling somehow though ( to be candid)this morning I woke up to do a pregnancy test,thanks God the conceived plus lubricant that we bought came with loads of ovulation test kit,and pregnancy test kits.lo and behold it came out with two lines,and today my four years wait ,cries,anguish, prays,has been answered by the Almighty Jehova the creator of heaven n earth,the Alpha and the Omega.pls join me to thank God.I feared HSG so much,and my creator didn't allow me pass thru it.

IFELEKE:
Good day mamas and profs in the house,
How can water works(continuous salivation) in pregnancy be curbed?

vivigurl:
https://www.nairaland.com/889053/pregnancy-pregnant-going-through-high

iloveAy:
Hello everyone .I've been ttc for 2yrs plus now. Had a miscarriage last yr and since then nothing.
The miscarriage was due to low Progesterone and now my period is so irregular sometimes i dnt even see it fr 2 months.
Mamas in the house where can i start frm cuz I'm so depressed pls enlighten me.

excellentmomma:
Hello everyone, pls what natural way can I unblock my tubes and what can help for endometriosis. I also noticed if I'm on byke, any small "gallop" hits my veejay with pain as if it's hitting my womb, I feel it. Anyone with solution please.

I've treated all infections and tested negative. Thanks as u help a sister.

I actually came here 'cos I've done one failed ivf with d so called best hands and I want to try any natural ways henceforth. God bless

Dazzle86:
sounds like you are pregnant. why don't you do a blood pregnancy test to confirm,or you wait till you are due and take a home pregnancy test. That's if you know you have been sexually active. I am not a doctor,just sharing what I think.

xcamarie:
Pls I need explanations, I'm seeing my period twice in a month for the first time is it OK? Exactly 14 days after the first, does this mean I ovulated twice or there's something wrong? Does this mean I have a chance of conceiving twins? Pls doctors in the house need your help, thanks.

CravingChic:
Its not normal Kennylizzy! Try and be strong, don't lose hope yet. Like the other mamas said, go to the hospital asap. I wish you the best Sis!

oselin:
I had d same experience too, I knew it was implantation bleeding because I read about it online, it was a thick brownish discharge that comes out at the end of a period, So I wasn't worried. Mine lasted for 4 days. If urs is heavy u should see ur Dr

safe06:
let us all be strong please...everything will be alright...
Let's just do the necessary things and leave the rest to God...Eat well,rest well,exercise well,bd well,seek treatment from gynaes,take folic acid,pray well and leave the rest for God..
What profit has sad tears brought?if you have the financial means,visit a good gynae,run the necessary tests,and decide on which treatment plan to follow...if it's the patience therapy,if it's clomid,iui,ivf....
May God give us double for our trouble,Amen...