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    From Monica (Los Angeles, CA)
    I just had a miscarriage and I am devastated. I don't know what to do and how to deal with this situation. Please help as I want to know my options to make sure I can still conceive. I am 42 years and will like to have a baby, is IVF or egg donation my option moving forward?

    Thank You
    Monica.

    "Dear Monica,

    My heart goes out for you. It is sad to hear about your miscarriage. Miscarriage is the unplanned end of a pregnancy before the baby can live outside of the womb. It is sudden, unexpected change but, it is for sure not end of the world for you. No one can tell you how to respond to your miscarriage. If you have been trying to have a child, this loss may be overwhelming. Wait until you feel better and try again if you want to. Miscarriage has caused a sudden drop in your hormone levels. This is likely to produce mood swings or make your emotions even more extreme. You will need your partner to be there and calm you in such situations.

    You need to take care of your body: do gentle stretches to ease tension. Eat and sleep enough to let your body heal. Once you feel better talk to a board certified fertility doctor for your options to have a successful baby. There are several fertility treatment options your fertility doctor will suggest. Starting from some fertility medications to IUI to advanced reproductive technology treatment like In vitro fertilization (IVF). Before moving forward to any fertility treatment please do some test to reduce the chances of miscarriage again. For more information call (213) 784-3542 to discuss your best chance of having the baby of your dream.

    I would be happy to review your records and make detail suggestions based on your records".

    Thank You
    Peyman Saadat, MD


    From Natalie (Santa Monica, CA)
    Dr. Saadat, I am 41 year old women with a low AMH ( MY AMH was 0.58) what can I do to improve my chances of pregnancy with in vitro fertilization (IVF). I have been to three other fertility centers in Los Angeles and have done 4 prior in vitro fertilization. I have made 4 eggs once, 3 eggs twice and 2 last time I did IVF. Please advise me . Is there any supplement or dietary advice that you can suggest that may make me have a better outcome next time.

    Thank You
    Natalie.

    "Dear Natalie,
    I can tell you from many patients that we have treated in your age group with similar conditions. There are some fertility supplements that may be of beneficial to you. These may include DHEA and Co Q10.

    We have used this supplements in our fertility clinic for years, recently there are some scientific data to explain the scientific background on how these co enzymes may work in favor of improving not only your egg quality but perhaps then number of follicles you may produce. In addition, there are other parameters to look at such as the type of protocols you used, if you have any deficiency is your body such as thyroid and vitamin D, and if you have been given adequate prenatal vitamins with omega three.

    I would be happy to review your records and make detail suggestions based on your records".

    Thanks

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