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Fertility Bowl

A place to discuss fertility issues, benefits, and ask for or offer support.

25.1K members
  1. Senior Project Engineer

    This is a emotional rant My wife and I went through three rounds of IVF, with two retrievals. Unfortunately, we had no success. This has been emotionally draining for both of us. At our last appoin...

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  2. works at Deloitte

    For Deloitte people, I have Anthem PPO and tried calling Optum to enroll in Bright Beginnings their fertility support program. They said they don’t handle enrollments and redirected me to Anthem. Anth...

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  3. works at Citi

    Trying to conceive and looking to understand what supplements are actually helpful. What are the must-have vitamins/supplements you took during TTC? Also, any recommendations for the best CoQ10 (brand...

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  4. Director

    After trying naturally, we’ve met with an RE and they are suggesting IVF, so we’ll start in July. I’m feeling overwhelmed with information. Any advice for someone just diving into this?

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  5. works at Deloitte

    Any1 find a good liners when taking vag insert progesterone ? Everything I have tried has been a messy situation I have atleast another 2 weeks n it just doesnt make me feel good. I keep switching ba...

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  6. works at KPMG

    For people with Maven - anybody know what happens if you dont have enough credits remaining for a retrieval? Will they cover part of it? (E.g. 6 out of 9 credits)

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  7. works at Deloitte

    Does anyone have any recommendations for Optum COE fertility clinics in Irving/Dallas?

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  8. works at Deloitte

    Have Anthem HDP plan and starting IVF process. Working with Shady Grove and man it’s expensive. The medications itself after insurance is $9,000 and Shady Grove’s fee another $5,000. Is that expected?...

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  9. works at Deloitte
    First time poster

    Finally looking at a FET in two weeks! Excited and worried. Any tips and tricks to make it work?

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  10. works at McKinsey & Company

    Is anybody here dealing with secondary infertility? I feel guilty for wanting another kid while so many others cannot even have one. People patronise saying “you have your amazing kid” and I feel nobo...

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  11. works at Snowflake Inc.
    First time poster

    How’s kindbody fertility program? I have to go through hysteroscopy polypectomy. I was wondering if I should opt for a general gynac procedure or should I go through Kindbody and get all the tests if ...

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  12. works at McKinsey & Company

    Anyone done egg freezing with endometriosis?

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  13. Engagement Manager

    Best doctor in Toronto for egg freezing /ivf?

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  14. Associate

    Does anyone in the Philly area have experience with Main Line fertility? Any other facilities you’d recommend going through for egg freezing? I used Shady Grove for one cycle, but having to drive to C...

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  15. works at McKinsey & Company

    Has anyone based in Canada done egg feeezing or ivf in a clinic in US?

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  16. works at PwC

    Anyone at PwC who used Maven benefits for ivf? What’s covered and how much is estimated out of pocket cost?

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  17. works at Deloitte

    Round 2. Eggs retrieved and fertilized today. If any of these kids makes it, they will never live down being my biggest conceived joke 🙏

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  18. works at EY

    Anyone here from EY who went through the egg and embryo freezing process? How is the experience and any recommendations on best clinic in NYC area?

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  19. works at Accenture

    Has anyone looked into detoxing after egg freezing/ivf cycle? I just finished my egg freezing cycle and thinking how to get all the hormones out and cleanse.

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  20. works at Deloitte

    Anyone used donor eggs? Trying to find a company with donors that my future child can connect with before they are 18, and it’s hard!

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