I’ve mentioned somewhere in my blog that I conceived through IUI (Intrauterine Insemination). Yeap, after trying to have a baby through the natural way for 3 years, we decided it was time to get some help.
I’ll be re-writing back some posts from my old blog about fertility treatment at LPPKN. I hope this can be a good guide for couples who want to get help but don’t know what to do.
There are many ways to help you get pregnant. For example, massage by mak bidan to correct the location of your uterus (rahim), traditional herbs and roots, homeopathy medicines, fertilitily pills, IUI and lastly IVF.
I’ve tried the traditional massage, traditional herbs and roots, fertility pills and the last one, IUI.
So, what is LPPKN?
LPPKN stands for Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara (National Population and Family Development Board). It is a government-run fertility centre located at Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur.
This is the place where childless couple can get help at a far cheaper cost than private hospitals.
Here are the procedures of getting fertility treatment at LPPKN.
- Call LPPKN at 603-2693 7555 and set an appointment for your first visit. I called LPPKN sometimes in December 2006 and got an appointment on 22nd February 2007! Such a long wait means a LOT of couples are having the same problem as us!!
- I heard some couple have to wait for 6-7 months for an appointment. So, be patience because obviously you’re not alone.
- During the first appointment, you’ll ask to register yourself. Then, your husband will be asked to produce some sperms for the Sperm Analysis. Cost is only RM25 for registration and RM10 for Sperm Analysis (SA). This process will take about half-a-day.
- You’ll get the SA result within one hour. If the SA turns good (the sperms are healthy, no abnormality and good count), you’ll be set for another appointment for blood test. If SA is not OK, your husband will be ask to come again at a set date (three weeks later) for a repeat Sperm Analysis.
- If SA is ok, you’ll be ask to call for an appointment as soon as you have your period. You’ll need to go to LPPKN again for a blood test, any day from 1st day period to 5th day. This process will take only one hour and cost RM60.
- The nurse will give you an x-ray form and ask you to call Tawakal Hospital for an HSG appointment. I’ll talk about HSG later. The HSG need to be done on your 9th-10th day of period. The HSG cost RM180.
- Then, you’ll set another appointment with LPPKN for another blood test. This process will take only one hour and cost RM30. All the blood tests are done to monitor your hormone level in a month cycle.
- You will be asked to wait for your next period. The first day of your period, you must call LPPKN to set an appoinment with a doctor. Normally you’ll need to see the doctor on the 4th day of your period. You can request for a lady doctor if you wish. For appointment, please call them after 2.30pm.
- The doctor will explain what is your problem and ways to correct. If your tube is not block, the doctor will prescribed fertility drugs to you. You can choose whether to try for yourself first or direct do the IUI. Cost for doctor consultancy & drugs is only RM46.50.
- If you choose to do IUI, you will set another appoinment with your doctor on the 11th day of your period. This is to scan/ultra sound for checking the availability of your eggs! If there are more than 4 eggs available, the doctor will proceed with IUI on the 13th day of your period.
If you choose to do-it-yourself, the doctor will explain when is the best date & time to have sex.
Note: I tried two IUIs and suceeded in the second attempt.
Thanks for your guide… It is very informative
My husband and I are both looking forward to our first appointment at LPPKN on next Monday (19/1/2009). We have been married for more than 4 years, I only managed conceived once but had a miscarriage at 6 weeks. My heart sank when I read about the miscarriage you recently encountered. Though it’s been almost a year since my miscarriage and I have healed physically but emotionally it never healed. I guess it’s because I still longing to have a child of my own.
Wish me luck.
little mama::
hi pyng.. i understand what you feel… i’m happy that my writing is helping you.. so I wish you good luck.. chaiyok.. chayok
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pyng Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Thanks little mama.. I’ve finally conceived
I’m 16 wks pregnant now under Dr Ghafar’s treatment… It probably wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t come across your blog early last year. I just want to thank u so much, muack!!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 10th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
pyng, congrats dear!! take care of yourself and the little one..i’m very happy for you!
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siti norarliza Reply:
November 17th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
apa sebenar masalah yg tak dapt pregnant tu.. kak ni ada PCOS. ada tak org yang berjaya pregnant kalau ada PCOS
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Just wondering how much is it to do the IUI treatment?
little mama
hi mel,
saya ada buat summary total cost yg saya bayar untuk 4 kali percubaan (2 kali mkn/injek ubat + 2 kali IUI).. IUI ni yg mahal sikit ubat injection nak bagi telur banyak tu (depend berapa kali dr suruh injek ubat – satu ubat untuk satu suntikan masa tu RM106 (so 4 kali injek ubat = 4×106 = 424).. kos buat IUI hanya RM100… jadi jumlah kos sekali treatment IUI + ubat.. around RM500 la..
SUMMARY
sperm analysis, blood test & Hsg 315.00 in Apr 07 (kos permulaan checkup)
self-done + medications (clomid only) 138.10 in May 07 (tak berjaya)
self-done + medications (gonal-f + clomid) 544.10 in Jun 07 (tak berjaya)
IUI + medications (gonal-f + clomid) 798.10 in July 07 (tak berjaya)
IUI + medications (gonal-f + clomid) 571.10 in Aug 07 (sukses!!)
TOTAl RM 2,366.40
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hi,
how long the whole process took, from the date you seek treatment until you successfully conceived?
Actually would like to thank you for putting this in net, so that ppl like me able to know how the whole process is about. Really thank you!!
Tks,
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regine, I started in April 08 and got pregnant in Sept 08.. so about 5-6 months.
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salam littlemama…
thanks for the complete info about the treatment at lppkn..your success give me new hope to hv my own baby….
i’ve just started the treatment…waiting to see the doctor..
do you take any other medicine other than the doctor advice?? such as alpha lipid..biodex or maharani pills?? will such medicine affect our treatment with the doctor??? just need your opinion….
thanks again…
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no..i strictly took only as prescribed by doctor (no biodex or any other medicine).. i advised u not to take anything else because the drinks/pill with fertility medicine might cause imbalance to your hormone..
if want to try biodex etc.. do it months before IUI or if no success in IUI..
don’t mix coz it could be dangerous to your health.. u can your doctor for opinion okey..
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thanks for your advice…
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Hi!
I’m 38 and had gone thru 5 miscarriage in 10 years. the last was just las week. The foetus stop growing verytime at abt 6weeks. Hv not been thorougly investigated. Need some advice on the next course of action……help….
Currently seeing Dr. Ummul in UMRA Clinic in Shah Alam. Thought of going to LPPKN, any suggestions?
Time is running our for me.
Thanks
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littlemama Reply:
July 31st, 2009 at 9:28 pm
nur ivy, if foetus stop growing that means your pregnancy hormon is not enough to support the growth of the foetus.. this normally happens for women with imbalance hormone.
i think you should go to LPKKN because the monitor your hormon before and after period.. my case was also due imbalance hormon.. so after IUI and got pregnant, doctor gave me some Duphaston to sustain the pregancy until I was like 4 months..
8 months after giving birth to my baby, i got pregnant naturally but miscarried at 11 weeks which i believe because of my pregnancy hormon not enough to keep the baby (i didn’t take any Duphaston in 2nd pregnancy).
just go and see Dr Hamizah or Dr Komathy at LPPKN.
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Good day to u!
I have been going thru follow ups and steps on getting pregrant.
I have finally arranged for an appointment at LPPKN coming week.
Im just married for 1 year and could ger pregnant due menstrual problem after my marriage. I had only 3 period for this year and that was in Jan, Mar and July 2009. Would this be helped at LPPKN?
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littlemama Reply:
August 4th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
amanda, yes! LPPKN is a complete facility for treating infertility.. seems like you’re having hormon problems.. so go get help please..
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Amanda Reply:
August 4th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Littlemama, thank you for the support.
How was your process went thru ?
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littlemama Reply:
August 4th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
amanda, well, they ask about your period history and to do HSG so can check any blockage in tube or not.. then get blood test to see hormone level etc..
it was a smooth one actually.
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Amanda Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Hi little mama,
I went to LPPKN and gone thru the SA, which resulted as fine.
They gave me the DUPHASTON pill for 7 days for period.
On period duration, they have requested me and my husband to go for blood test and HSG X ray at Tawakal. They have given the form. Now as I have completed the pill and waiting for period.
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littlemama Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
amanda, that’s good! HSG will show if there is any problem with your uterus/fallopian tube.
time kasih sbb promote LPPKN yer litle mama,,,
i’m one of LPPKN staff rasa bangga sgt,
i’m lab staff in LPPKN, truskan usaha murni anda..
caiyok little mama..
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littlemama Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
lya, thanks!
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Fira Hazlina Reply:
November 10th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Hi PPLKN Staff & Little Mama,
Saya tahun depan akan berusia 40thn. sekarang hanya mempunyai anak berusia 13tahun.
Agak2nya PPLKN masih mahu melayan org yang berusia seperti saya ke jika saya cuba ke sana.
Tentang Kos, berapa anggaran yang perlu saya standby untuk proses awal…. buat masa ni itu aje la soalannya.
Tksih/Fira.
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Little mama,
How long will it take for period after completing the pills
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littlemama Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
amanda, i’m not sure about taking duphaston to get a period as my period is regular, perhaps you can call LPPKN to ask (also better if ask about this when you see the doctor)
If you still do not period after a week, do check back with them ya.
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Hi little mama,
good morning!
I had my period a week later, and had gone in for the blood test.
Tomorrow would be the HSG xray.
Would that x ray be painful?
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littlemama Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
amanda, HSG is not painful but you would feel a bit uncomfortable as they will inject some blue liquid inside you for the x-ray… just don’t think about it and it will over in 10 minutes
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Hi littlemama,
good morning. i did went thru the HSG xray. It has completed.
It was very uncomfortable. Doctors report says that everything is fine and healthy. But I was bleeding after the xray. But the pain was there until evening and now back to normal.
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littlemama Reply:
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:20 am
amanda, congrats! you’ve done the 1st step that is to check if anything wrong with your uterus.. now that everything looks fine and healthy you will have great chances to get a baby.
seems it is confirmed that yours is about the hormon imbalance so don’t worry, LPPKN can handle that
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littlemama, u made me
thanks for the supportive words.
I have got blood test on 14th september
and then i guess i have to be on pills to get my period and then see doctor
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Hi Littlemama,
Advanced wishes for Hari Raya
I went for my 2nd blood test to check on pregnancy.
Doctors appointment should be next month.
Is it a must to choose selfdone before IUI / can I just choose IUI?
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littlemama Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 10:34 am
amanda, the doctor will give you a choice – DIY or IUI. So, yes.. you can directly go for IUI
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weina Reply:
September 29th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Thanks to littlemama.. your input is very useful for me. I have been trying to get baby for past 4 year but not successful. Heard about LPPKN, and have set appointment with them on 2/10. Oh ya.. I did went for Fibroid Operation a year ago… takut jugak because there is possible the fibroid to grow back
I really in hurry to get the possible treatment to get pregnant
Amanda, can you tell me the cost of your treatment
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littlemama Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
weina, glad that my little tips help
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yes, don’t delay getting treatment ya.. wish you lots of luck!
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Amanda Reply:
March 9th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Hello Ladies,
Im back, My 1st IUI was not succesful as I had period just 1 day before my checkup with LPPKN.
That was very sad…. Everything happens for a reason and also it depends on our individual hormone….
Im not going to give up…
Im planning for a second IUI..maybe next month… but before that I need to go and buy the period pills from LPPKN sumwhere this month.
Weina,
Total cost is about RM1k +++…. But you are going to pay a wholesum in a day…Every checkup u need to pay about RM100++, Medicine and injection are costly which could come up around RM 500++ depending on individuals…
But the nurse will always advise on how much to bring along for every visit.
You may start planning accordingly.
Good luck to you!!!
Don’t give up in any circumstances….
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
amanda, sorry to hear that but please don’t give up dear.. you’re right.. everything happens for a reason.. perhaps God want us to appreciate our child much more when it’s hard to get it.. compare with those people who easily got pregnant and throw away/murder their babies *i hate them so much!*
hu..hu sorry got a bit emotional about this stuff.
anyway, good luck ya amanda!
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Thanks littlemama for publishing ur lppkn experiences on the net..it is very useful..in fact i just called lppkn today and they had set my first appointment next week..sgt pantas and the staff was very helpful even we just communicate on the phone..hopefully the treatment will be blessed with very good news for me and hubby..
Trillion thanks to your dear!!
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littlemama Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
malsya, you’re very lucky to get an immediate appointment and that’s very good! wish you with lots of luck ok.
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Hi,
I’m very excited to finally found an interesting detailed blog like yours about infertility and it’s treatment. I have been married for 3 years and trying to conceive. My hubby’s job require him to go outstation for 3 weeks every month and that leaves one week for us to be together. Chances of us being together at the right time every month is very less. He usually be around during my non-fertile period…But sometimes he will be away for 2 months straight.Now we are desperate to have a baby.Since Feb this year, we started seeing a specialist and found out that my hubby has low sperm count. so he started taking his medication for 2 months and then dr started giving me clomid. I was on clomid for 8 months now(actual is 6 month as I skipped 2 months without clomid and last 2 month the dr had increased my dose from 50mg to 100mg).And only last month did the dr do some tests on me like pap smear and transvaginal ultrasound. Each visit to the dr cost me more than rm200 and even TVS alone cost me about RM100!I think there are few tests that the dr has not done on me like HSG or checking for endometriosis. FYI, I have very regular period of 28 days cycle and blood test hormone seemed normal.
This month my period was 3 days late (never happen before) and I was devastated when it finally came to show its ugly head today. I was hoping to get pregnant by this year.
Anyway, my hubby and I was thinking to find another dr at cheaper cost. Currently my hubby is away outstation again for another 3 weeks. I recently quit my job just to be with him hoping that one of these months I will get lucky! BTW, I’m living in Sabah and I wish I can go to this LPPKN like you mentioned. I wonder if Sabah has one too?
Now I’m thinking of finding a job again but then chances of being together with my hubby at the right time will be lesser (or diminished I guess..)…I wish he can find a job that requires him to stay. Well, we talked about it before but he really into his job now as the pay is overwhelming. But money can’t buy happiness!!
Now i’m in dilemma whether to find a job now and wait for chances to come by(don’t know when…)or find a job later (until i have no more money left…)and keep on trying naturally and be with my hubby whenever possible. I missed my job…( I have a little regret for quitting but for BABY sake, someone has to sacrifice!)Now, I’m following my hubby outstation and even though I’m not ‘doing’ anything, but travelling from one place to another constantly really tiring.
FYI again, before seeing doctor, I had traditional massage and had tried traditional product too (recommended by my mum in law).Any good plans from anyone?Frankly, I think I have lost patience now.We are also trying to adopt but the list is soooooooo looooooonnnggg….
Anyway,i felt relief after pouring it all out and hopefully one of these days I have good news.I’m just envy at all my friends now because they don’t have any problem at all conceiving. Now most of them are having baby number 2! well, it’s GOD plan I guess. Babydust to all who are still trying!!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
October 10th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
hi cilla,
i really do understand deeply how you feel.. sometimes we feel so depressed about this and need to pour out all our concerns and feelings to someone.
it’s okay to be sad, angry, frustrated etc.. but please do not let all those negative feeling stop you from trying again and again.. let go the feeling and be positive as your emotional states could also affect your hormone… i know it’s hard not to think about it but please try.
because of the nature of your husband’s job, i think you have made the best choice to quit working so can be with him at all time..forget about working for couple of months and focus on getting pregnant instead..
here’s something you can do to increase your chances
1. take Evening Primrose Oil capsules everyday
2. take Folid Acid everyday (Folic Acid is requires to maintain a healthy baby but you need to have that in your body before your conceive)
3. know when you’re fertile..easy to see from your cervical mucous (like egg whites during ovulation)
4. take cough syrup containing Guaifenesin few days before you’re fertile (i know this sounds odd but Guaifenesin can help to thin cervical mucous so sperms can travel to your egg faster)
anyway, Sabah also has LPPKN.. here is the address, perhaps you can try to call and ask about IUI treatment
LPPKN NEGERI SABAH
Pusat Pentadbiran LPPKN
Business Suite Lot A-3-1 & A-3-2,
Tingkat 3, Blok A
Plaza Tg.Aru, Jalan Mat Salleh,
88100 Likas,
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: 088-261497
and please don’t giveup!
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cilla Reply:
October 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Wow! Thank you very much Little Mama…you are very helpful.I never heard of taking syrup cough also help. But its worth trying anyway. Thanks for the info about LPPKN…I guess you really have done thorough research about this. I’ll contact them as soon as possible and see how it goes.
Did I tell you that I’m 33 y/o? Gosh…time is really short…I may not have high chance to conceive if I wait longer. Yes, I’ll keep that in mind – baby first! OMG, I’m driving myself nuts just keep thinking about it.Oh well,it’s never too late to try…thanks again for the comforting advice..I really need it…
I’m glad you felt the same way too about concentrating on getting pregnant. I have to choose between resuming my career or focusing on baby making. It’s already been 3 months since I quit my job and still not conceived.LPPKN is my only hope I guess…the doctor that I’m visiting now cost us about RM22,000 for IUI treatment alone…unbelievable…
Anyway, I think it’s good to have a forum like this that is so informative. It makes me realize that I am not alone after all. I just can’t wait to go through the check ups again (errggh…)and hope to get over it soonest possible. Time will wait for no man (and woman), biological clock is ticking fast…I’ll just keep my mind positive and open (I hope my yoga meditation helps…)
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Little Mama™ Reply:
October 11th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
cilla, RM22,000 for an IUI treatment? Gosh, that is so very expensive.. are u sure it’s for IUI? For that price you can get two times IVF (bayi tabung uji) treatment at government hospital or LPPKN.
IUI at LPPKN only cost RM500+ per treatment. Read more about IUI
http://littlemamadiary.com/category/little-guide/iui-little-guide/
Usually fertiliy treatment follow this step. If not successful then go to the next step
1. clomid + natural sex
2. clomid + gonal-f + natural sex
3. clomid + gonal-f + IUI
4. clomid + gonal-f + other meds + IVF
IUI only take the sperms out and washed it (filter) before put in your womb
IVF takes both sperms and egg out and put in test tube. Then, plant the embryo in your womb (most expensive).
Good luck ya Cilla!
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Oh yes Little Mama..22K just for IUI treatment only…
I did call LPPKN but unfortunately it’s only available in peninsular. But fortunately, the local hospital here also provide IUI service but with doctor’s referral of coz.
I went to see our doctor again yesterday and guess what…He stopped my clomiphene for next 2 months and have me go for HSG in the hospital in these 2 months. Well, I’m kinda nervous with all these investigation going on especially when they need to ‘poke’ something up in your ‘business’….reading too much stuff on the internet …the doctor actually ask me whether to go for HSG or laparascopy…i chosed HSG…hope everything will be fine…
This afternoon I was watching ellen degeneres show and all her audience were pregnant mommies!!!Gosh…baby bumps everywhere!!!Y everyone else is pregnant but not me….hahah..paranoia…
well, I’ll just wait n see what happen next…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
October 13th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
cilla, yes.. i have enough of the ‘poking’ thing during HSG/IUI and when I was miscarried for 2nd baby…anyway.. just don’t think much and it will pass in minutes.
ha ah.. baby bumps everywhere? i know how it feel! envy to the max.. I really do hope you’ll blessed with a baby soon.. let me know the progress ok?
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rainie stewart Reply:
March 13th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Dear Cilla,
Why LPPKN dont have any IUI treatment? What u mean abt get HSG At hospital where? Is it HSG and IUI is the same? can you call me 0168358140.. i want to share with you abt this couse i hav same problem like you. Of coz im 11 yrs married already and still dot have baby until now.. im more upset than you i think..
But Plz call me okaay. Im in Sabah Inanam
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cilla Reply:
March 13th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Hi rainie,
IUI treatment is also available in Likas Hospital but first, you need to do thorough checkups to rule out infertility. Get the doctor’s letter first. HSG is something like xray of your reproduction system to see if there is any blockages or other abnormality. IUI is where they inject the sperm straight into your eggs. Well, that’s the picture. FYI Little Mama, I have not gone thru HSG because of lack of manpower in the hospital (unbelievable..)I have started calling the hospital since dec last year but no doctor is available until March. Well, since I have started working on a new job, I don’t think I have that much time to do the test. I’m almost losing hope too but I just want to keep an open mind. May be one day miracle will happen.
Don’t worry rainie. We are not alone after all. It’s God’s will and try to accept whatever is happening. Just don’t stop trying and praying.
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HI,
I have just stumbled upon your blog today as i was doing some research on LPPKN. But at the moment their website is under maintenance so i checked out other websites. I found your website very informative. Thank you very much for sharing such detailed information, as it would make it easier for couples like me to find out about these things. It also set our expectations right. I know you have not gone for IVF as u got pregnant at IUI stage (Congrats!) but Would you have an idea of how much they would charge for IVF?
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Little Mama™ Reply:
October 21st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
sara, hi there! IVF at LPPKN or government hospital would be around RM10,000.. you may need to check with them to confirm as the exact price depends on your womb health
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Hi,
I have done with first blood test and next week 27/10 will be my HSG. Hope everything goes well… I really praying to GOD!
Just wondering what happen to Amanda.
Cilla, I gone through the same feeling/situation as you mentioned… we need just to be patience… but I knew that its not that simple as the advise…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
October 21st, 2009 at 9:12 pm
weina, that’s great! everything will be just fine! I will pray for you too
I think Amanda is going through her first treatment. Hope she will come here and update
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Hi, glad that I found this blog. i felt like crying to know that I’m not alone in this world – depressed from the situation which is unable to conceived. I’m married, but after 1 month of marriage, I was diagnosed with endometriosis stage 4. I do not know anything about this as I never felt any pain. my depression begins. I feel very sad, useless. I really feel useless to my hubby. Currently I’m on an infertility treatment at HKL. Done my first IUI, but it failed. My endometriosis grows again. I simply cannot focus in my life now. feel very depressed. Hope I can go to LPPKN to speed up the process and help me to conceive faster.
.-= nad´s last blog post..SHAWL EKSKLUSIF =-.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
October 21st, 2009 at 9:16 pm
nad, i also got endometriosis (stage 3 i think) diagnosed during the birth of my baby.. i also didn’t feel any pain before.
i know the feeling.. please don’t let the sadness stop your from trying again.. and try not to be so stressful coz it could affect your hormon.
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Hi..honey here..I’m married for more thn 5 years..nw my age 29,slim figure,very active but…..still trying really hard to get conceive ..
Last 2 years,I’v undergo operation to get rid cyst/endometeorosis in my right ovarian,few month after the operation, I got pregnant but it wz otopic pregnancy my left tube had been removed since then…me feel suffered of course,with lotz of marks on my tummy..Smtime I feel sad seeing ppl tht easily pregnant but never appreciate their child..
Maybe this is God will but I still trying lotz of way to get pregnant such take medication for fertility treatment,massage,cupping,homeopathy treatment,accupuncture and name it all i’v tried..Now I undergo treatment at LPPKN for another try..till now I just prayed to God really hope that miracle happened…to all out there,you r not alone..dun give up..keep tryin and all the best
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
honey, yes.. please don’t give up. *Hugs*
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Thanks Honey!…. I’ll pray for you.. hopefully both us will be mom soon!
Little mama.. i went trough HSG, my right tube, the liquid flows well but my left tube has slow flowing… this means my both tubes not blocked… waiting for next blood test on 9/11…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
weina, good luck and jangan tensen-tensen. I’ll pray for u!
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Its good to know that I’m not alone. Its close to 5 yrs and I’m approaching 30. My sis dah ada anak 6 mths (conceived lps kawin). I’m very very depressed. Just got into an argument with my mom – I tak tao tukar lampin .. MMGLAH!!! I aunty yg sekali sekala jaga anak sedara. If I hv my own anak .. Sure lah dah pandai!!! Urghh I’m sooooo stressed. I’m going for my second IUI process tmrw. 1 miscarriage 2 yrs ago – blighted ovum, 1 failed IUI last year at DSH. Costed me close to 3k as I had to use 3 syrnge of gonalF. This time try kat UH and I’m also doing BBT charting. Wish me luck on this IUI..
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 9th, 2009 at 9:46 am
lynda, RM3k for IUI is very expensive.. i use 5 syringe of gonal-f but only pay RM500+… IUI procedure only RM100+.. at LPPKN.
anyway, it’s good that you keep on trying.. i will pray for you… good luck and hope that this time around it is a success!
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hi littlemama
just found your website this morning…when i google for TAFF. I have been married for 3 years plus.
I have been on clomid before, failed and give up on clomid already.
Starting earlier this year…berurut with mak bidan for a few times and currently on tradisional pill, sendayu tinggi.
My husband sperm count is low, and planning to seek for another doctor advise.
I am also going through the same experiences with the rest of the senasib readers..when i read all the comments here….cant help it…tears just flow freely..
I just check the LPPKN kuching…given is the pejabat pentadbiran address…will try to check it out…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 9:11 am
yolanda, have u tried IUI? it increase the chances of sperms getting to the egg.. i suggest you check with LPPKN or government hospital as these 2 are far cheaper than private… good luck!
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yolanda Reply:
November 16th, 2009 at 8:07 am
little mama,
i will try IUI for my next cycle. i will go for private clinic. The doctor told me before she charge rm500 for IUI.
Can you share your experience after the IUI procedure, i mean after the sperms are injected into the uterus, we go back straight or have to stay for a while? any restriction of activity??
thanks..
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Yeah.. Its expensive.. That was at a pte hospital. Tu yg kali ni try kay UH. Not badlah. But IVF kena bua kat HUKM. UH stopped its IVF process sbb not good environment, with all the construction going on.. Anyway, I’ve also called TAFF- the news on sundaynite tu tak betul. They hv not increased the eligibility from household income 4k to 10k
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 9:12 am
lyna, hope the luck is with you this time.. yg penting don’t stop trying
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Salam LitleMama,
I stumbled to ur page while browsing for IUI procedure..coz me n hubby is planning to do so during my next cycle..been married 3 yrs..but no rezeki..yet..FYI, ive been seing a pte gynae n we both have done the tests..sperm count, HSG, clomid..etc..things seems normal..even with clomid pun it didnt seem to work..byk gak ler abis duit coz its pte..consult pun around rm200..tu belum all the test costs..huhu..so, Im wondering if I can switch to LPPKN..bring my results..skip the tests n perhaps go straight for IUI..btw, do u know if pte hospital can release my file to lppkn?
thanks in advance littlemama!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 9:16 am
liana, yes.. you can switch to LPPKN.. just ask the doctor at private hospital for a copy of your record file and bring them to LPPKN.. LPPKN will want to see all your previous treatment records.
since you already done all the preliminary checks, you can direct do IUI.. LPPKN only need to see all the record first.. let them know when you call for appointment and they will advise the necessary
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Liana, I had to pay the pte hospital to get them to release the results. The thing is, you hv to check the rpt, bcoz some key information that LPPKN/ other doc need are not written. I didn’t realize this until the doc pointed out.
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i c..thanks little mama for the info! lynda..how much that u hv to pay them?..ish..thats our info..tu pun kena byr ke?..btw, what sort of key info that i need to ensure properly written on the rpt?..i think this time around..im gonna proceed with pte hosp. dulu kot..coz my mens is due next week..heh..dah x sabar nak buat IUI
kalau x jd..then we’ll prob transfer to lppkn la kot..poket makin nipis tiap kali jumpa dr..huhu..
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littlemama,
Ok done the last blood test. Now waiting for next period and then need to call LPPKN. I dont know which doctor to choose. i saw there were 3 doctors..? Will you able to advise? confuse too whether should go to IUI straight or self done with some medication.. puzzled!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
hi weina, i advise u to choose a lady doctor (2 out of 3 are ladies).. either Dr Komathi (my doctor) or Dr Hamizah.. or if you don’t know just mention you want a female doctor and the nurse will assign any lady doc to u (just like i did).
i think better u do IUI straight away becoz possibility to get baby higher than self done with clomid.. i advised from experience (i tried twice self done but no success, then later do IUI).. i waste some months trying there
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Little Mama,
I did call LPPKN to set an appointment and now they said both lady doctor is not available and only Dr Ghafar is available. Moreover, they said that once we choose doctor, cannot change… I waited for this time and now ???!
If still want female doctor, then must wait for next month..Again puzzled
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 28th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
weina, it’s alright to go for a male gynae as well.. well, we could be feeling uncomfortable in the beginning but it’s worth to put aside and go on *just don’t think about it – i know how it feel because I was checked by male gynae couple of times when I miscarried*
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I went and met Dr Ghafar. He explained in detail and the problem was on me – my progesterone hormone is very low. If I were to pregnant , high chances to have miscarriage. So next month doctor advise to go for IUI.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
November 28th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
weina, good luck with IUI! i also has low hormone level so they gave me some duphastons to keep the pregancy until 5 months.
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Little Mama,
I’m just so glad that I’m not alone facing all this challenges in the effort of trying to get my own child. Little about me – After 1 year of marriage (2006), I was diagnosed with PCOS (2007) and there begin my journey of fighting infertility. May 2007, went for ovarian drilling operation which is believe to cure my PCOS syndrome, yup my period came quite consistent but still I was not pregnant. Dec 2008 – My first IUI treatment which cost me almost 3K, but it ended up with failure. Feb 2009 – I was confirmed pregnant by natural method with no drugs or wat so ever injection..but sadly I miscarriaged at close to 12 weeks..my lowest point of life ( I’m sure you know the feeling) in fact I will still cry when I think back all the pain that I’ve gone through..but I thank god at least I was given a chance to feel pregnant..Dec 2009-I’ve decided to go to LPPKN and in fact today when I call they have asked me to come this Monday for husband sperm check and maybe next appointment for my blood test ( exactly like what you mentioned in your writing).I know its a long wait but I’m ready for all this, I have so much hopes and dreams to be a mother that I’ll keep trying till all my dreams come true..God Willing. Sorry its a bit long but its kinda of nice to share with someone who understand : ) …thanks and do pray for me.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
December 14th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Diya, yes, i know the feeling because i also miscarried at 11 week for 2nd baby… good for this monday and i will pray for u ya.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
December 14th, 2009 at 12:43 am
i mean good luck!
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Diya Reply:
December 14th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
thank you : ), a’way i was at LPPKN this morning at for the first visit I’m rating all the staff there with 5 stars ***** rating compliment : ), mmg they’re all very helpful, I really hope this journey will be a successful one. I’ve done my blood test and scheduled for HSG on the 21st of Dec..can’t wait for my next step : )..wishing everyone all the best too!
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Julie Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 am
Hello, Diya.
Thanks for your sharing about PCOS.I am in my mid thirties now. After 3 years of marriage, only last week that i knew i have PCOS like u. The doctor suggested to have drilling too but after the confirmation of the problem with my blood test and husband’s sperm check next. we knew the PCOS after the ultrasound scanning at the private clinic. I will follow up with the process to get pregnant. I have tried clomid for a few months but it doesn’t work. Can i continue with clomid again cos i don’t feel like to have drilling? Where did u do the drilling?Which clinic and doctor? U seem to be successful in the drilling process. How was the experience of drilling? After reading website information about drilling, i am scared. i wonder if the LPPKN will accept me to IUI if i have all the previous record and results from private clinics? I am a government servant too. I went to family planning clinic a few times but the process is too slow. Maybe LPPKN or Likas Hospital is faster. Any suggestions of doctor or private clinics in Kota Kinabalu? Hows your PCOS? is it fully cure after the drilling operation? Any side effects or pain?
Hope to hear from u soon. Thanks and Bye.
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Diya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Hi Julie, sorry for such a late reply to you.
A’way here’s my thought and experience.
Ovarian Drilling ( OD) do help to a certain extend but its not a guarantee that we PCOS sufferer can fall pregnant easily. In my case after 7 months of trying naturally after the OD, all my attemps fail and finally went for my 1st IUI but still fail and only conceived naturally after 2 months post IUI.
After the OD, my period cycle is between 30 -40 days, before the OD it was between 18 – 24 days. I guess its good becoz the cycle is more consistent and reasonable.
I did mine at DAMANSARA FERTILITY CENTRE ( Ovarian Drilling and HSG x-tray) cost at around 7 K ( Insurance Cover). Its a 1 day procedure and you can go home the same day. I was given MC for 10 days to rest and have good food ( supaya luka cepat baik).
Its actually depend on your doctor.
Btw there a site http://www.soulcysters.net in the US that discuss about PCOS, its been a great help to read my PCOs sufferer issue.
Julie, dun give up…I know its hard to deal with this PCOs and there is no remedy to it melainkan jg makan n kesihatan…
I hope this info helps you ; )
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LittleMama,
Remember I told u last mth that I was to proceed with IUI with my pte gynae? Well, alhamdulillah we did the procedure on 4th Dec..it was a Friday..hopefully leh amik berkat Friday kan?
Eveything went well except maybe a bit of friction when my doc was inserting the speculum..(dont know what do I call that thing) hurt a bit but nothing to excrutiating…even my hubby’s sperms were abundant n most of them are Class 4..they all run on a straight line or sthg like that
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hi…
bole x speak in malay..coz xbrape nk terrer in inglish…su kwen bru 1 1/2yrs..su da cek kt GP,my hubby sperm count low….su da mkn clomid for 3mnth..but nothinglaaa…bole ke su g kt lppkn nu…sbb su bru lg kwen…
tx alot…little mama…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
boi, cba call LPPKN dulu to set apoinment
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tapi belum ada rezeki saya pernah mengalami
keguguran sebanyak dua kali saya berasa
sungguh dukacita !!!.saya ingin sangat menimbang
cahayamata saya harap anda dapat tolong saya
saya sangat keliru dan risau!!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
January 24th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
nii, cuba iui?
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salam lil mama….
ive been married 4 3 years now..need ur opinion…
im sufferd from endometrosis stage 4..its all over me..tiub sy telah di ikat pd tahun lepas…cos doc said if not my baby(if i got pregnan by ivf ) akan gugur disebabkan oleh air di dalam tiub.
sy penah menjalani 1 injected ivf..n 1 natural cycle ivf…
my 1st time ivf didnt feterlized ( which doc tak tahu kenapa ) coz i am young enough for that situation…28 tis year..
my natural cycle plak dok tak jumpe any telur..just jumpa sis..
a year sy releks n calm myself down…within tis month or next month sy akan ke hospital smula 4 ivf…
now im konfius…perlukah sy buka tiup untuk rawatan alternatif ( cos the doc said imposible 4 me to get preg naturally ).
3 years of married n 7 years endometrosis is makig me rel sick…..
wat should i do……
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Mimie Reply:
August 12th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
wushuali,
During my 1st IVF, 7 follicle were retrieved but only 1 fertilized. Eggs quality not good. I hav endo stage 4 with ovarian cyst on both sides.
In my 2nd attempt, I took royal jelly and susu kambing, 14 follicle aspired and they managed to retrieve 8. And alhamdulillah 6 were fertilized.
So in your next attempt, do try Royal Jelly & susu kambing. Royal jelly is said to help in producing good quality eggs. Take 1 month before you start treatment and stop after egg pickup.
Good Luck and don’t give up, you are still young.
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wushuali Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
mimie..
thanks 4 sharing…now im taking alpha lipid.as my mum in law suggested.
u amik royal jelly n susu kambng brand ape ye…
i did ivf at lppkn on feb..many folicles found but empty.doc said it maybe coz of the cyst…frus sangat….tak tahu lagi ape yang saya perlu lakukan…2 have A baby seem imposible now…
maybe kami akan do another ivf there after raye….
di mane ye u wat ur ivf??tell me pls…..
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Hi LittleMama.
Thank you very much for blogging about LPPKN. This is the most informative blog ever!
Thank God I found your blog, kalau tidak tak tahu what to expect bila pergi LPPKN.
Currently, I tgh tunggu my monthly visitor untuk diaorg ambik darah, and then set appointment for HSG.
p.s : Kelakar lah pulak ada org dok tanya your ‘medical opinion’. Haiyoo ppl, read everything yg LittleMama tulis and comments first la, baru tanya..
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Little Mama™ Reply:
January 24th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
arni, he..he.. they all ingat I’m a fertily consultant..
anyway, good luck to you!!
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LittleMama and siapa2lah yg nak jawab,
Just wondering. Have you ever tried :
1) Biodex
2) Berurut
3) That mini-buah-kelapa-lookalike-thinggy from Mekah
before you tried LPPKN?
Ramai yg syorkan guna benda2 tu semua, but satu pun I tak try. I dunno, I feel more comfortable knowing EXACTLY the reason why I am unable to conceive (yet).
Oh, my sister-in-law have the same problem as I am, then dia pergi berurut. The lady told her, she couldn’t conceive because ‘ada banyk angin’
Ada ker medical term utk itu ye?
One more thing, notice how lately Hollywood celebrities couple asyik beranak twin jer.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
January 24th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
arni, i pernah berurut long before IUI tapi tak jadi apa pun.. yang lain2 tak pernah try.. i terus buat IUI je
banyak angin.. setahu i in medical tak de la pulak
ohh…holiwood celeb tu mostly terus buat IVF..bayi tabung uji
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Sorry LittleMama,
Couldn’t help but comment again.
Do they allow hubby to come in the room when they do HSG? I just Google bout HSG and some women actually describe HSG as ‘painful’. Takut lah!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
January 24th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
arni, HSG sorang diri je yang.. takde la painful sangat.. cuma rasa cramp perut bila dia inject the blue liquid.. tapi kalau u takut sakit boleh makan panadol before HSG
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Salam Little Mama and all,
I’m 36 years old. Been married for 6 years. I have retroverted uterus which means my uterus is terbalik. Just wanna share my experience at LPPKN. My doctor is Dr Hamizah. Very pleasant lady. I went through all the procedures suggested by Dr Hamizah as u mentioned earlier. I went to berurut will all type of bidans (both male and female). I have done HSG at SJMC. Not painful, just a bit of stomach cramp when the radiologist inserted that thing. I have tried the following:
1. clomid + natural sex
2. clomid + gonal-f + natural sex
3. clomid + gonal-f + IUI
4. clomid + gonal-f (higher dosage) + IUI
5. fertility injection (dont remember the name) + gonal-f (much higher dosage) + IUI
I have tried IUI with 3 different treatments but failed. Every alternate days I have to inject my tummy with gonal-f and other injections. It’s stressful but I just did it because I want the baby badly. Just dont care. I spent more than 12K for the above treatments. Hubby paid of course. Never give up.
The only treatment I haven’t tried is IVF. And I’ll do what it takes to get a baby. I’m waiting for my next menstrual and will call LPPKN for an appointment again. This time I will try IVF.
Pray for me.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
jula, you’re exactly like me.. i mean 36, 6 years marriage and RETROVERTED uterus! i also got endometriosis as well. actually the gynae just discovered that i had retroverted uterus after i got severe stomach cramp end of last year.. he said it doesn’t affect the chances of getting baby though.
ya.. i know how it feel.. it was stressful and painful to go through all the injections on our tummy.
yes, please don’t give up.. go for the IVF.. i’ll pray for you
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salam…
first of all…i would like to say tqvm for such an informative and supportive blog especially for women like us…those who have been trying so hard to conceive…some pp out there they dont understand..sedih sbb mcm2 dgr org cakap…
ive been married for 4 years..now im 30..dah buat iui for 2 times but unfortunately unsuccessful..
now change gynae and my new gynae ask me to do hsg…which my first gynae tak pernah suruh buat…hopefully everything went well…pray for me…TQ
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Diya Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Darina,
I’m 30 and this year pun genap 4 tahun I kahwin…
in fact today is our wedding anniversary..sedih sbb till now takde child of my own..I just hope sumday, I can deliver a beautiful baby gul or boy for my beloved hubby. Amin.
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Darina Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
salam diya…
kita berdua ader huruf nama awal yg sama…hehehe…
ader aper2 rawatan yg awak dah buat?if u can share some or ur story…tq
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Diya Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Yes both begin with D,
I dah buat macam2, sebut je apa yg boleh I buat semua I buat..
From berurut, makan ubat subur i.e Clomid, Laparascopy Ovarian Drilling, IUI, Fertility injection, Biodex, Alpha Lipid, Serbuk Kurma Mekah,…name it..kadang macam nak give up tapi bila terfikir Allah tak nak dan tak suka hambanya berputus asa, I keep going and hoping…Alhamdulillah mengandung after 3 years..tapi gugur pulak…now smp dah dekat setahun ni tak gak lekat lagi…maybe lg 2 bulan I nak go for IUI lagi…
Insyaallah 2010 ni kita jd mummy amin!
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memang mcm2 dah awk dah buat yer…
saya buat iui pun dua kali…tapi gagal..at least u pernah merasa pregnant…but i nie tak pernah lekat pun…
tapi i tak pernah buat lah ovarian drilling..belum lagi hehe…lagi dua bulan pun i baru nak buat hsg…
sy pun berdoa agar kita berdua akan jadi mommy this year…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
diya and darina, i pray for u too.. i will also try for 2nd baby this year.. maybe buat IUI terus.
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Hello all,
I’m aira. I’ve been a silent reader for quite sometimes. I have the same problem like most of our frens are having here. Been married for 2+ yrs. Done IUI twice, private hptl. Both failed. Cost far more expensive as compared to LPPKN. Now nk try LPPKN plak. But nk tanya skit, on our first appointment at LPPKN tu, x blh ke buat sperm test, blood test, HSG all in one day? For sperm test tu i guess blh skip coz dh ade previous test result kn? Bkn ape, my annual leave makin skit ever since i concentrate on TTC nih..
Nway, ade x club or ape2 perjumpaan utk mummy wanna be yg tgh TTC? Rasa lega bila dpt luahkan prsn sbnrnya, especially dgn org2 yg senasib. Org lain will never undrstnd our difficulties.. evn tho diorang ckp diorng faham.. no, they will never get it..
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Little Mama™ Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
aira, if you pernah buat IUI, I’m sure u have the record already for sperm test and HSG *HSG patut dah buat before IUI done*.. so u can get a copy of the records (your treatment kat private) and bawak that to LPPKN..
that way u can skip sperm test and HSG already.. cuma blood test je to check hormon.
anyway, call LPPKN first to confirm + do first appointment.
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Thank you Little Mama
, I hope all our wishes do come true this year.
Darina, yup at least I pernah rasa pregnant tu macam mana..tp rasa jugak peritnya tu when it lost. Yelah when all ur hopes and dream tetiba berkecai macam tu saja. I berdoa sgt, if I ever become pregnant again, jauhkanlah dugaan itu lagi..
OD tu I rasa u jgn buat lagi, tgk advise doc kat LPPKN tu macam mana kan..as i told before OD is not a cure for PCOS problem.
Aira, I pun agree if ader club like what u suggest..mmg betul, org ckp fhm sebab nak calm us down, but we need more that dat kan..especially when we are all alone at home, no other thots than thinking about when will our time come and honestly saying it hurts so much
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Hi Littlemama,
Glad to read your blog. It is very informative.
I have a form from TAFF but I can’t full fill the criteria for join salary. It makes me struggle for a year to hold the form until today.
After reading your blog, LPPKN is another ‘sunshine’ to me.
Would to know :
1) What are the criterias to register LPPKN?
2) Besides IUI, is ICSI available in LPPKN?
3) Is LPPKN similar to TAFF which is only assist those infertility family?
Thank you in advanced for your reply.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
February 21st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Pipi,
1. If you can’t pregnant the normal way then you can try LPPKN.. no other criteria given
2. Please call LPPKN 603-2693 7555 to ask them direct
3. LPPKN not same as TAFF.. TAFF is a foundation to help sponsor cost of doing IVF at private hospital. LPPKN is government organisation that carry fertility treatments(you need to pay your own but it’s cheaper than private).
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syahnaz Reply:
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Hi Little mama,
It’s been nice to read from your blog!
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Hi Littlemama,
I have been reading from your blog quite sometime. Been married two years and TTC. I have tried herbs and has been to private gynae for investigation but no luck. Though my gynae quite confident I am able to conceive. Slight possibility that my lining is not thck enough. From your guideline, I have gone to LPPKN on the 12th and since sperm count is ok I have done blood test the same day. I went for HSG last Saturday. Planning to proceed IUI during next cycle..wish me all the best..thanks for your info
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
syahnaz, hi dear! good luck ya!
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syahnaz Reply:
March 15th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Hi, I have met the dr at LPPKN and our results seems within range. I am now on clomid and menopur. The scan will be next week and the IUI is 2 days later if all’s well. Is it much painful/discomfort than HsG? Wish me luck!!!
Yes, we should all not give up, only we can understand what we are going through. Take Care all.
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littlemama dearie,
i’m shida. i’ve been married for almost 3 years but still hoping that one day i’ll be pregnant and have my own kids. I’m so lucky when found your site on the net. At least your entry gave me infos and guidance as well. I havent seen a treatment yet in LPPKN. I’ll try to seek their services as soon as possible.Do pray for me. Thanks dear.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
dear shida, don’t give up trying and good luck.. i will pray for you also
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little mama. saya zura. saya dh check darah kat lppknhubby dh sperm analysis , wat hsg ngan tawakal, tp blm dpt jumpe doktor lagi, tp melalui ape yg saya baca, tube kanan saya blocked because takde liquid yg spill.. hmm,,, mcm mana ek… risaula…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
zura, don’t worry ye.. jumpa docktor dulu dan tanya dia what are your alternatives.. i think still boleh buat IUI since the other tube tak block.. kalau nak increase chances boleh buat IVF terus
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hi little mama…Assalamualaikum
ur blog is very informative. Im been married for 3 yrs and now planning for IUI and reach ur blog when researching about it.
And notice that im not all ALONE! and tears pour easily! only those who dont hv the baby will understand the how eager we are to hold that tiny little dot in our hand.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
tza, waalaikumussalam, yup.. only those who go through the same thing will understand how we feel.. you’re not alone ya.. don’t give up and keep on trying okay
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…Dear all…don’t lose hope.. Alhamdullillah, my gynae just confirmed that I’m pregnant (by hcg blood test smlm). I had my iui for the third time using puregon 150iu. After 5 yrs and 1 miscarriage (in 2007), I hope this will end with a beautiful baby. Lebih 10k hbs, berurut, IUI dkt Dsara and now IUI dkt UH. Insya Allah, ada rezeki masing2. cuba juga minum air doa ust harun din and amal doa dr darus syifa. Good luck
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
dear lynda, CONGRATS!!! take good care of yourself and your baby ok
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Dear Little Mama…
ive been a silent reader for some time of your blog….and i feel really grateful that you have given so much of information for all the hopefuls out there including me. I have registered with LPPKN also. Been married for 1.5 years and found that i have PCOS and my hubby has low sperm count so its a double blow for us.
I am now waiting to do my HSG and see Dr.Komathy. Hopefully she will be able to advise us the best possible treatment we can undergo. I often feel very sad and depressed that I am unable to conceive. But after reading your blog i find some comfort that there are support systems out there for people like me.
thank you very much
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
hi veena, don’t worry much okey *i know it’s hard but i must say it because worry and stress could affect the hormon*
do your HSG first and I hope both tube are cleared of any blockage.. and get advise from the doctor.. for the time being.. prepare as many questions that you have in mind to ask the doctor
list the questions down ya *most of the time we forgot*.. get as much information as possible.. good luck!!
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Zura28, jgn la risau sgt.
Saya pun sama kes. Dah jumpa doctor. Dia kata it’s okay. Still boleh proceed with the treatment. In my case telur still keluar dr tube yg tak block. Doctor akan bg ubat utk ransang pengeluaran telur (so that boleh keluar 3-4 instead of just one).
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
arni, that’s the spirit we want! be positive and keep on trying.. motivate each other ya
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hi.i’ve done my IUI yesterday at HUKM.it wasn’t painful at all tapi awkward la jugak having nurses and a male doctor looking at my vgg.i’ve been trying to conceive for about 5 years already and had my right fallopian tube removed due to ectopic pregnancy two years ago.
if my first attempt of IUI failed,i’d like to consider LPPKN pulak.kat HUKM i’ve to pay RM550 for IUI procedure and almost RM1500 for medications.mahal la jugak for me.just want to share my experience and anxiety,i’ve to wait at least 2-3 weeks to know whether my IUI berjaya atau tidak..
baby dust to everyone..
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Little Mama™ Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
sal, take good car of yourself okey.. i pray for you.. lots of baby dust to you and everyone else
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Hi! I tried de clomid last mth, but found out that it over stimulated my ovaries, instead of 4 or 5 eggs, both my ovaries produced 20 eggs… is really painful and de doc adviced not to take de next step IUI. DR. Hamizah asked us to try natural way, but too bad tat my menses came yesterday, means tis time not successful and i feel very sad. me and my husband been married for 3 years and now im in de mid thirties…
so im very curious what is happening to my ovaries and other remaining eggs. will cause any harm to my body? tis time my menses tend to be very little. what should i do?
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
claudia, the produced eggs will will be disposed together with your menses *eggs are so tiny cell u see*
i don’t think there is any harm of producing so many eggs in one cycle..but please ask the doctor’s opinion.. next time she may need to reduce the clomid prescription
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salam little mama,
tuvm sbb byk mklumt dr blog n..sy dh kwin 2 thn dh..dan tak pernah merasa mengandng even sekali pn..sedih sgt..so, dr bulan 6 thn lps sy dh mula wt treatment kt lppkn, bulan 6 register,bln 7 going to 1st treatment (blood test,hsg) n my husbnd buat sperm test.result sy normal,tp husbnd low sperm..after that,1st appoitment jumpe Dr. Ismail thamby, dia suruh my husbnd wt sperm test utk kali ke-2 plak..kali ni ade peningktan dlm sperm dia..so, Dr suruh dtg utk 3rd appoitmt lak pd 8hb4 2010 ni..mmg sepanjang wt treatment dr bln jun 2009 till mac 2010, sy tak pregnant lsg..kdg2 rs mcm dh tak nak teruskan wt treatment kt lppkn lg dh..sbb nk tgu untuk appoitmnt seterusnya ambil ms dan sy dh seksa menunggu untuk mengandung..dlm tempoh tu Dr sruh wt natural way to get baby..tp still tak berjaya jg..just nk mnta pandangan litlle mama or kwn2,boleh tak klu sy tak teruskan kt lppkn dan try to another way mcm wt iui kt hospital lain ke…klu wt iui kt hospital camne nk registre?call or terus pergike hospital tu?to ur info, i’ve a regular period every month.. help me…penantian satu penyeksaan!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
mira, LPPKN tu memang ikut procedur.. first thing part husband (sperms count) kena OKAY.. baru boleh proceed part wife pulak.. kalau wife got no problem tapi husband low count.. memang akan kurang berhasil buat IUI kat mana-mana pun.
point sini ialah kena SABAR.. yes you can stop LPPKN dan pegi private hospital.. tapi i think doctor private pun still akan usaha pulihkan sperms count husband dulu.
my advise, sabar ye..i know memang seksa nak sabar..tapi ada hikmahnya..
in mean time, cuba cari ways to increase sperms counts (in addtion to makan ubat yg doctor bagi).. stop smoking (kalau smoking lah), food wise kena betul.. husband kena makan banyak protein/omega3.. ambik tablet fish oil ke.
at same time, cuba natural way.. make love very early morning sebab sperms count biasanya paling tinggi waktu pagi
hope this helps.. good luck!
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mira Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
little mama, tuvm ya for ur info..sy akn cuba privte hosp plak lps ni..mybe klu sy pergi private hosp diorg akn proceed cpt skit..thanks a lot!
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Dear Littlemama,
Just an update on my status. Doctor subscribed clomid + hormone injections in February before IUI to ensure the egg are more than 3 and also to monitor their sizes. Unfortunately, on 11th day doctor did ultrasound and found out that the egg sizes are very small.. well..could not able to proceed with IUI. Frustrated!
After period, went back again in March and doctor subscribed clomid + double dosage of hormone injections. Again went back on 11th day, found that the egg is bigger than my previous month but still not enough big to do IUI… and so doctor added another 2 more injections and will do ultrasound again tomorrow. If everything goes well, IUI will be on this wednesday…
As you said it is not easy to go through all the above… but still will keep on forward myself till I get the success…
Do you have any idea to increase eggs fertility… Thanks mama!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
weina, good luck to u dear.. hope everything goes well..
what i did to increase egg fertility was consumed evening primrose tablet.. eat omega-3 riched food
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Hi Littlemama,
I read your blog somewhere in nov 09 & decided to find a fetility treatment after 6 years of trying. Instead of LPPKN, I decided to other fertility center. The treatment is almost the same as yours. After trying clomid for 3 cycles but fail, our doctor advice us to try IUI and we agreed. But the only problem is I need to apply for 14 days leaves just to stay on bed for the idle result. Were yours the same too?
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
jane, oh..I didn’t have to take leave after the IUI.. i only got one day MC
are u sure it’s IUI not IVF (test tube baby)? i know some friends who did IVF need to have bed rest but never heard for IUI.
anyway, all the best to you
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helo little mama/gurls:
a newbie here. found this blog while i was searching for some IVF infos: Just a little b/ground on me:
DH:32, ME:30 – married since June 2005
TTC : 18 mths
Diagnosed: mild PCOS
2 failed HSG; did Lap & Dye – tubes are OK/not blocked
Treatments:
(1) Clomid + Follitism – IUI, got a BFP but miscarried at 7 weeks
(2) Clomid + Follitism – small follicles, natural, got a BFN
(3) Clomid + Gonal-F – small follicles, natural, got a BFN
(4) Clomid + Menopur – small follicles, natural, got a BFN
(5) Clomid – 1 follicle, IUI got BFN
(6) Clomid (higher dosage) – 1 follicle, IUI got BFN
(7) Tamoxifen + Dexalone + Pubergen – 3 follies (good sizes), IUI – got a BFN
(8) Clomid + Saw Palmetto + metformin – having a TVS on 8 April,2010
So, thats a summary of my fertility treatment so far…am a patient at LPPKN since 2008,but also went to private practice… still no rezeki yet to conceive and prego till end of term.
Currently, me and DH are planning to proceed with IVF as we’ve failed most of the treatments. Have to admit,its been a long and rough journey for both of us, but we are content to have each other’s support in this trying times. Kita mesti sentiasa yakin pada Allah, rezeki kita pasti akan sampai suatu hari nanti.
Glad found this blog, where all of us experiencing infertility issues can support each other.
Little mama, tq.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
hi kiki, you have a long list of history.. i really hope others will follow your steps of keep on TRYING..
coz once you give up, no more chances already..
good luck and hope God bless you with a baby soon.. cheers
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Married on last Dec and was dignost with endometrosis at my left ovary on 17 Feb 2010. I had an operation to remove it on 22 Feb. After the operation doctor told me that it impossible for me to get pregnent naturally. IVF the only option for me to get pregnent. As a newly wed couple it quite sad to hear that.
Currently i’m still undergoing treatment for my endometrosis.Doctor give me injection to stop my period for 6 months, when is the best time for me to see doctor for IVF treatment?
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
nury, i think you should wait until the current treatment is completed before you see a gynae for opinion on IVF
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Salam little mama,
i stumbled on this site as i search for the lppkn at jalan raja laut. Thank you !! your site is very very informative. i’m having the same prob. Infertility i guess.. never been to any doctor for check up, but i just called lppkn yesterday.
So, when my hubby came back home, i discuss with him. Sadly, my hubby say not yet, he said to wait for me finishing my master degree. I really hope to know if there’s anything wrong as my period is irregular. I’ve been charting my bbt for a month. my bbt is only 35.9 to 36.3 for a month (in Celsius).
I do some research on bbt, they said that after ovulate, body temperature should increase (due to progesterone hormone). Progesterone is important for conceiving. As mine is not, so i know there’s a problem. But i am so sad, as my hubby didn’t understand this. I know that i cant really writing up my thesis because i’m emotionally distracted.
i just need support from him.. thats all. Too many things to do i guess, i’m stuck.. wish me luck in putting things back together. trying to finish. May Allah always bless me in finishing my thesis and baby making. Feel down.. and need to see my supervisor.. double down.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
zuera, i understand your feeling right now.. it’s hard if we don’t have someone to support.. especially the other half
if your period is not regular, most probably your hormon is not balance which affect the mense cycle.. this could be due also to other problem such as PCOS etc.
but you wouldn’t know for sure unless you see a gynae to check
maybe you can talk with your husband about seeing a gynae for check up only.. perhaps your husband worry that you might not be able to handle both the master degree and being pregnant at the same time *it’s gona be hard u see* .. so he want to delay any fertiliy treatment
but you can tell him that seeing a gynae doesn’t mean you will do fertility treatment to get a baby.. it’s just to make sure your body is fine and any problems can be treated early
good luck and God bless you
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Salam little mama and all,
I’m back. Been away for a while. Just to update all of you that I have started IVF treatment at LPPKN after failing 3 IUIS. IVF cycle is 2 months. Below is the summary of the procedure. Day is referring to day of your period :
1) Any days between day 1 to 3 – Call LPPKN for appointment
IVF procedure – doc akan senyawakan your eggs with the sperm dalam lab sampai terbentuk embryo.
2) Any days between day 2 to 5 (based on appointment)
a) See the doc. Doc will explain the procedure. It’s advisable to bring the husband along so that both of you can understand the procedure. You have to be mentally, physically and financially prepared.
b) Then do a vaginal check. Quite painful. Doc inserted something to measure the length from vagina to endometrium (dinding rahim). This will give an estimation of how long the embryo transfer will be.
c) Blood sample is taken from husband for HIV test. Husband will need to set an appointment for Sperm Survival Test(SST) at his convenient time.
d) Doc gives Buserelin to be injected for 14 consecutive days starting from day 21 period. Our hormone is stimulated by our brain. Buserelin will stop the brain from stimulating the ovary. It costs me RM484
3) Any day – Husband does SST. Cost RM200. HIV test cost RM80
4) Day 21 – Start Buserelin injection
5) After 14 days of injection on tummy, will need to do blood test to check the hormone and aslo HIV test
6) Day 8 of second period – If everything’s ok, doc will give Puregon to force ovary to produce good quality eggs. Another 14 days of Puregon injection. Puregon is quite expensive. Can cost a few thousands depending on the dosage. Need to do frequent ultrasound to check the eggs during this 14 days. Once the eggs are matured, doc will give another injection utk pecahkan the folicles. Normally 36 hours before ovum pickup.
7) Day 21 – Ovum pickup & sperm retrieval. A small needle will be inserted to pickup your eggs with ultrasound guide thru vagina. Masa ni you kena GA (general anesthetic) so you totally pengsan. Husband kena bagi sperm.
9) Day 24 – Embryo transfer thru vagina. Lebih kurang procedure IUI. My embryo transfer will be done on May 1st. It’s a public holiday but the doc will come and do the procedure. According to Dr Hamizah, she can’t take leave during the IVF cycle. Bagus kan. Who knows LPPKN is so committed.
10) Two weeks after that kalau tak period, buat another blood test to check the pregnancy. Blood test will give faster and accurate result.
Estimated cost is 10K to 15K. Those with high cost are the Puregon, ovum pickup, IVF procedure utk senyawakan telur and embryo transfer.
I have created an excel spreadsheet for the above activities according to calendar date and my period cycle. If any of you is interested to get a copy of the spreadsheet, please email me at julajuli73@yahoo.com. You’ll have a better idea. It’s FOC because I just wanna share my experience and it feels good if I can help others at the same time.
Well, too much information I guess. I will update all you after May 1st. Wish me luck. Muah muah.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
hi jula, nice to hear from you again.. and thank you very much for the detailed info on IVF.. i’m sure it will be very helpful for those going for IVF..
i think i’m going to start a TTC Forum here in my blog as a support group for everyone trying to conceive.. that way easier to see all the info in one place
all the best to you jula!!
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Dear Jula,
Aprreciate ur info sharing on IVF…Both of us (me and DH) is planning to have one and thus these input do come handy to us.
wow…2 months and consecutive injections, wonder how im gonna deal with that….mesti hubby yang jap, coz i ni penakut.
we are currently considering hysteroscopy before we proceed with IVF, this is our last trial before we shift to the next level…huhu
anyway, good luck and sending baby dust all the way to u….
TC
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
kiki, good luck to you too
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Dear Littlemama,
My brother’s wife has just given birth last night and my husband and I are so happy for them. However, we were thinking too much that both of us did not have a good sleep last night, I got up at 5am and like previous nights surfing the net hoping to find an answer and option that we could afford.
I have a 7 years old son from my previous marriage. My current husband and I got married about 4 years ago and have been trying since then, we had 2 miscarriages. It was devastating and painful to see both of us crying when doctor confirmed that the feotus was not successful at week 5. That was about 2 years ago.
We read about infertility treatments online and couldn’t believe the costs, very expensive! I agree with you, I “hate” people who simply threw baby into the bin, drain…etc. We always feel sad and angry when reading such news articles, and wish that they could just leave the baby safely in front of our door step.
Thanks very much for the LPPKN info, I did not know much about government fertility service until I read your diary. I’m planning to tell my husband about this when he is awake, and will defenitely call LPPKN to make an appointment.
I read about the STAFF treatment as well before I read your diary, unfortunately we do not qualify for TAFF, as they require both the couple should be Malaysians. I am, but my husband is not. I hope LPPKN do not have such criteria.
Please wish us luck!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
alice, i understand how you feel.. be strong ok.. good luck to you
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Dear Littlemama,
Any idea the cost of HSG at LPPKN? Thanks!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
alice, HSG at Tawakal RM180
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Hi all…just to share my down moment..new cycle has begin once again..the heartbroken is as painful as the cramps! Anybody feeling the same? Any motivational words for me to gather my will for next cycle treatment with LPPKN?..failed the first try with Clomid and Menopur and Pregnyl and Duphaston..wish me all the strength in the world!
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
syahnaz, be strong and try again ya.. i’ll pray for you
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hi littlemama,
I have to go for HSG next monday. Is that painful?. I’m so worried.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
eyta, don’t think much and go for it.. i will be done in a few minutes
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Hi littlemama,
i already check up all kind of test from a-z. everything was fine, both of us. have went for 3rd time for IUI, also fail, thingking of IVF, but also thing of operation for my retroverted Uterus (RU). whats your opinion? it is hurt doing operation? how many % will getting pragnant if im proceed with operation? or, is there any other way?
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 9:04 am
sue, operation for retroverted uterus? did your gynae suggest that?
as far as I know, retroverted uterus doesn’t stop your from getting pregnant.. get second opinion from another gynae okey
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sue Reply:
April 18th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
my doc didnt say anything about operation.. he suggested on IVF because the chances is still ok (30-40%) because of everything is ok and im still below 30 of age. hmm… i dont know..
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Julajuli73 Reply:
April 21st, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Dear Sue,
Yes, retroverted uterus is not the cause of not getting pregnant. There are many women with retroverted uterus who are able to get pregnant. If you go to Hamid Arshat, he will immediately ask you to do the operation if you have RU. If you are below 30, i’ll say give it a try. I have a friend who has RU and did the operation. 3 months after that, she was pregnant. And pregnant again after 2 years.
Another friend who went for the same operation but nothing happened. So it’s 50-50 chances. For women above 35, just go for IVF straight away. Don’t waste time.
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salam, little mama.
thank you for your support ! very much appreciated it.. still going on my master degree..really hope to finish very soon..still having trouble to concentrate.. hehe..but i’ve been trying to think positive starting this week..hope it’ll last..(even though sadness is still in the heart) smile gals!
about the gynea.. i’ve talked to my hubby. he really ask me to wait. so guess waiting is the best now. i know he has something going on in his mind.. work, extra work.. home and so on.. so i try my best to support him..maybe true what u said… both master and baby treatment maybe hard on me..Allah knows the best for His servant.
i read that you are going TTC again !!
.. may Allah bless you wish beautiful baby and soleh. Watch out, maybe you’ll get twins..!! (actually i’m the one longing for twins 
)..
hope to hear good news. pray the best for me..
take care.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 9:22 am
zuera, yes.. maybe it’s best to focus on your master first and when both of you’re ready.. then go for treatment
actually I started both the TTC forum as well as TTC myself again.. try to get adik for Izzah
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uhh my mistake.. you starting TTC forums..not starting TTC again..
anyway..gud luck for the forums !.. i’ll join it !
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Salam all,
A little updates from me on my IVF treatment. I went for blood test on April 15th, it was sent to the lab immediately and I got the result 30 minutes after that. The estrogen hormone is 5 which is normal. Dr Hamizah gave me another 2 types of injection (Folliova and Menonys).
MENONYS Inj. has the equal activity of FSH & LH. It helps in the maturation as well as rupturing of follicle, hence it helps for Ovulation
Folliova Inj triggers egg maturation in follicle
I have to continue with Buserelin injection and also Folliova and Menonys at the same time. So starting April 15th, I am taking 3 injections every night until April 22nd. Folliova and Menonys sometimes cause stomach cramp. My emotion is not stable. I can easily get angry and sad. Lucky to have hubby who understands that.
April 23rd, will do another blood test to check my LH hormone and ultrasound to check the eggs. If LH and progesteron hormone is ok, and there are eggs then I can proceed with oocyte (eggs) retrieval.
Will update again after April 23rd. Bye all. Muah muah.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
julajuli,
thank u very much for sharing.. hope it help to ease the curiousity of those trying IVF as well
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hi..i found out ur wbsite today when i googled 4 IVF..looking at all those comments in this blog makes my chest felt lighter than before…i realise that i’m not alone. Your site is so informative..i’ll try to call the LPPKN in kota kinabalu this week to set my appointment…i married for 3 years now and there still no +ve sign of getting pregnant… i’ve tried clomid before but my blood pressure become too high and it’s no safe says the doctor..so i hve to try another way to conceive…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
alys, all the very best to you ya
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Salaam Little Mama, JulaJuli73 and all,
I’ve been following this site for months. Thank u so much for all the info, it’s been very useful indeed. In fact, based on your input, I’ve contacted LPPKN on 21 Sept 09 and got an appointment on 24 Sept, just 3 days after the call! I went for the appointment and lucky me, it was my 2nd day period and I did my blood test that day itself. Then went for HSG and all. I was normal, alhamdulillah..
However, my hubby was not that lucky. He did his SA. He has severe problem with his very low sperm count, its mortility and all… it was very sad indeed. He was taken aback and very upset.
Dr Hamizah advised us to go for IVF, considering the condition of my husband and the age factor (we’re already late 30s). She referred us to a urologist to look at my husband.
We went to see urologist in Jan 10. My husband was prescribed with clomid. I thought clomid was meant for ladies, but it does wonders to men, too. After 3 months of prescription, we went to do another SA last week.
Alhamdulillah, the result was encouraging. The percentage has gone up a bit. Although just a bit, but it makes a whole lot different. We could now proceed with IVF.
I’m now waiting for my 1st day period to call in for an appointment with Dr Hamizah.
JulaJuli, your detailed explanation on IVF procedure has indeed taken a lot of pressure and anticipation on my part. I feel more relax and ready now to face it. Thank you so much for that..
I wish you all the best in your IVF treatment… and so are for all of us in here.
Little Mama, it is very noble of you to do this forum. It provides a support group, which is much needed to us who are facing dilemma in having zuriat of our own.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
ita, ya, sometimes people only think that the problem comes from ladies.. but it a bitter fact that man also is the source of the problems..
be strong and i hope the IVF will be successful
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Dear all,
Good to know that you find the IVF information is useful. I received many emails asking for the spreadsheet which I am happy to forward it. Believe me, you are not alone. What important is we don’t give up.
Another updates on my IVF treatment. I had 2nd blood test on Apr 23rd and ultrasound. The hormone is satisfactory but the response is slow. I only have 3 small eggs on my left ovary. No response from my right ovary. So Dr Hamizah increased the folliova dosage to 225 iu from 150 iu while maintaining Menonys 150 iu and Buserelin 0.3 cc.
This morning I had another ultrasound. There are 4 big eggs and 2 small eggs. But not big enough for oocyte retrieval. So she asked me to continue with the same injections for another 2 days. My next appointment is on Apr 30th for ultrasound and blood test. I’m a slow responder according to her.
Ladies, please take note that the treatment is based on our response. My treatment is not necessarily the same as yours ok. Cost also varies based on the medication. I dont want the reader to get confused. I’m sharing the info so that you get an idea of how IVF is done.
Last but not least, just to motivate all of you with a successful story. I introduced my sister in-law to Dr Hamizah last 2 years. She’s 29 and has been married for 4 years. She did her 3rd IUI last 2 weeks. She did her pregnancy test this morning at LPPPKN and her result is positive. She is 5 weeks pregnant. Just imagine how happy she is. We were hugging each others with tears. I’m so happy for her. Just hope and pray my time will come.
That’s all for today my beloved friends. Muah muah.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 28th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
julajuli, big hugs to your sister!! send my regards and congratulation.. so happy to hear such a good news..
so friends, don’t give up.. she tried the 3rd time for IUI and blessed with a baby now.
good luck to julajuli as well.. i hope your eggs get big enough for the oocyte retrieva.. amin!!
the key is to keep on trying
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JulaJuli, thank you so much for the spreadsheet. It’s very useful indeed.
I tumpang happy for your sister-in-law. I can imagine how happy you guys are with such great news.
julaJuli, I hope you’ll succeed in your treatment, insya’allah. Will doa for you.
Btw, one question: are you working while undergoing this treatment? Do you reckon that it’s better for us to take leave when we are going through this treatment? please advise, as I will be going for my IVF treatment soon.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi JulaJuli, so happy to hear about your sister in law’s good news!
I wish all of us will have the same news soon. True, the key is not to give up!Best of luck for your scan tomorrow and the coming IVF. I had my IUI just a week ago and trying hard to relax and ignore the nervousness to face end of next week..whether it is going to show up as usual!Imagining me at you sister in law’s shoes is good enough ahhh how wonderful!!!Wish me luck!Take Care everyone.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 30th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
syahnaz, good luck!!!
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Hi little mama,
I’m nervous but yet so excited to go for our 1st appointment next week, 4th May at LPPKN. I’m 34,married for one year and aware of my hormone imbalance issue. Hopefully, LPPKN and by izin Allah I can have my own baby..Insyallah…Wish me luck…
To all..be positive,usaha and doa…if we failed at least we’ve tried…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
April 30th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
julles, this is the first step and hope you stay strong to go through all the process ya.. good luck.. i’ll pray for you
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salam little mama..julles and all..
congrates for julajuli sis in law!.. i’m overwhelmed with happiness and sad at the same time.
anyway, i’ve managed to wheedle my hubby (more to pillow talk actually hehe.. along with doa pelembut hati) to go lppkn for our first checkup next month. and maybe Allah has opened his heart for this.
hopefully Allah bless us in many ways and i’ll be having more good news after this.
i’m struggling myself to finish writing up !!.. it was my last part of master. gambatte ! i’ve my dateline .. end of may (our first anniversary !).. hehe
I pray for all.. may Allah bless us with babies and happiness. Only Allah knows what’s the best for His servant.
bye all
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Salam Little Mama and friends,
I know everybody wants to hear my good news as a motivation. Here is an update. But before that, would like to correct my previous typo error. My sister in law did IUI not last 2 weeks from the date I wrote. It was in early April. How come she’s 5 weeks pregnant if her IUI was 2 weeks ago. Hehehe. Getting old.
Ok. Back to my IVF. My ultrasound on April 30th shows 6 eggs. 3 are good based on the size. Uterus lining is also good. So my oocyte retrieval was scheduled on May 3rd. As early as 7.30 in the morning, we were at LPPKN. To ensure the smoothness, we overnight at Quality Hotel.
My surgery was at 9.30am. After the surgery, Dr Hamizah came to me with sad news. Retrieved 6 eggs but none is good for fertilisation. So couldn’t proceed further. Only Allah knows my feeling at that time. Tried to be strong but couldn’t stop the tears.
Anyway, I have accepted it. I believe there is a hikmah. As a Muslim, I know Allah knows what’s best for me so I redha. I’m taking a little break and will try again.
For those who are trying, just go for it. Dont giveup and dont be afraid of negative result. If I dont do IVF, I wouldn’t know the actual problem. Now I know the problem is the quality of the eggs.
Ita,
There is no need to take leave during the treatment. If your work is hectic, you may want to consider taking leave after the procedure.
Good luck and wish all of you the best. Muah Muah.
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Little Mama™ Reply:
May 13th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
julajuli, sorry to hear that.. maybe belum rezeki lagi.. don’t give up ya
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Ita Reply:
May 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
JulaJuli, I’m so sorry to hear that. Just be strong and hang in there. God works in miraculous ways. We never know what’s install for us. I pray for you and hope something good will turn out soon.
I’ve just met Dr Hamizah this morning. After a long discussion on IVF and ICSI, and after taking into consideration the our health conditions, we’ve finally decided to proceed with the procedure in June (my next menstrual cycle). So, insya’allah, once we’ve started the procedure nanti, I’ll keep you guys updated in here.
Till then, take care, and all the best!
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Hi litte mama,
First and foremost thanks for giving a lot information about infertility. This is the most informative blog tat I saw.
I had done HSG and was diagnosed Bilateral Hydrosalpinx. It means “kedua-dua tubes pun kena sumbat”. Now I feel crying and helpness. I am so sorry to my hubby. All my dreams are destroyed.
I wonder whether I should go for further treatment on infertility issue or just quit? If further IVF, also cannot help me watelse can I do.
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Julajuli73 Reply:
May 13th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Amy,
If both of your tubes are blocked, you have to do IVF. You can’t do IUI. Have u tried IVF? Before that, you can try get an advice from Hamid Arshat. He can flush your tubes or do tubal surgery. Please dont quit.
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amy1120 Reply:
May 13th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Julajuli73,
Thank you for your early reply and encurage. These few days I everyday crying until no more tears now. Afraid to face my family.
I found that many relevant research regarding to this disease, even IVF also useless, because the “fluid” will kill the embryo and also increase abortion. Some of my friends told me that in my case would like to do ivf = wasting money…..
By the way can I know where Dr. Hamid Arshat located?
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Thanks for sharing.
Can I just ask for Dr Hamizah’s contact details please and which hospital is she with?
Thanks
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Ita Reply:
May 17th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Dr Hamizah is a gynecologist at LPPKN. You can call at 603-2693 7555 ext 3604 for an appointment.
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Salam little mama and all
Thanks for the vey very informative blog. I went to LPPKN yesterday and the staffs was so friendly and helpful. Next week insyallah i will do my HSG at Tawakkal..Feel like soo takut laa..Hopefully it will not so painful..Ya Allah Permudahkanlah Urusanku..Aminn
Wish me luck!
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syahnaz Reply:
July 30th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Ein,
How are you doing at the mmoment? Lama tak nampak Ein kat blog Little Mama ni.
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Salam Little Mama,
Thanks to you and all reader’s comments..it was a very good information.
One question here..HSG x-ray is x-ray rahim ke?
coz my rahim x-ray appointment with Ampang Hospital is on 28 july so i need some clarification from you..
meaning no ‘telur’ was produced..now they’r referring me to Hospital Ampang..(Alhamdulillah my gynie doctor is a women and she’s very good in motivating me n husband)
i’ve done blood test at Poliklinik Tangling and my blood test shows i’m lacking of progesterone..
##FYI..This way can saved me RM30 (coz i’m not gov servant) if you guys was referred by private klinik, Rm30 will be charge during registration and for a next treatment they’ll charge RM5/treatment (even with or without poliklinik letter)
Seorang Blogger bernama iza´s last [type] post..Santai: Beware Flasher
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Little Mama™ Reply:
June 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 am
salam iza,
Yup.. HSG tu x-ray rahim. Not painful just a bit uncomfortable
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Sy ingin berkongsi cerita dgn rakan2 yg senasib.Sjk zmn remaja,sy ada masalah period yg tak tetap & slalu missed prd for 2-3 mths.Sy khwin tahun 2002.Slps penat berubat cara tradisional,so thn 2005 sy berjumpa doc pakar& buat drilling utk remove cysts.HJg thn 2006 sy buat IVF di HUKM tp failed.2007,sy tak buat apa2 treatment ttpi selalu stress n menangis berhari2. 2008, sy bertukar tmpt kerja dan berazam tk mahu fikir sgt ttg zuriat.
7 okt 2008, sy sakit perut teramat sgt dan hubby bw sy ke PPUM, Doc bgtau sy sdh prgnant 22wks, rahim sdh terbuka 5cm dan akn deliver baby anytime soon!Sy sungguh terkejut dan bingung. Pkl 4pg, sy lahirkan baby boy, berat 545gm tp tk boleh survivsb tk cukup bulan. Sy rasa sgt mnyesal dan sgt bodoh kerana tak sdr sy mngdung.
sy tk pernah muntah,pening mlhan 2 bln pertama sy msh dtg prd.Mcm2 sy buat ms mgandung tu sb tak tau,angkat tong gas & periuk besar,usung sofa(masa kenduri di kg)dan yg paling menyedihkn sy ada gn U-zap slimming belt Osim yg mengeluarkan haba panas utk kempiskan prut.
Ms dlm pantang, sy mcm org gila,menangis siang dan mlm. Sekarang, alhamdulillah, sy redha dan percaya Allah ada perancanganNya sendiri. Pun begitu,wajah baby yg diberi nama Adam masih kekal dlm ingatan
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Little Mama™ Reply:
June 24th, 2010 at 8:08 am
aidaz, ohh..sedihnya.. i feel for you..*hugs*..
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syahnaz Reply:
June 24th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Aidaz..tabahkan hati ye..pasti ada hikmah. Selalu terjadi bila dah tak fikir sangat tu barulah mengandung, tapi tak bermaksud tak perlu ikhtiar kan..kena terus berusaha tapi tak stress up diri k..mungkin walaupun kita tak period regularly, kena jugak buat UPT every month..just in case kan..sbb ada my friend mula2 tu tak datang 2 bulan negatif, then on time, then tak datang 40 hari n cek positif! Kuatkan semangat ye Aidaz!
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Assalamualaikum..
Thx littlemama & syahnaz.It makes me more semangat. Insya Allah, sy plan utk buat IUI di LPPKN on Oct.
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aidaz…feel 4 ur pain….tabahkan hati….
dr hamizah n lppkn are the best….after failed 4 2nd ivf last march sy akan cuba lg after raye nanti…dr hamizah said my telur are big enough.tp kosong……heart breaking…tak dek setitik air mate pun yg boleh keluar after that treatment…i mcm dreaming…until now br effect my life n hubby….i feel uselees n sori 4 him….slalu gado2..da sebulan not talking to him…feel very down…
before my 3rd ivf ni i nak ambil baby boy.anyone know macam mane nak amik baby angkat tak?sy nak sangat ade baby…..moge allah beri saya kekuatan…sebab kadang2 da tak tetahan….
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syahnaz Reply:
July 30th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Wushuali,
Can you share your journey doing ivf kat lppkn x?
Like the steps and costs each steps..how did you experience.
Sy dah get used to IUI but planning for more advance technique like IVF and ICSI if needed, need to plan financially and prepare
what to expect physically and emotionally. TQ
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Salam little mama,
Been reading the previous posts & yes, I have to agree that your blog really helps in giving info about infertility issue that we’re dealing with & how LPPKN can help.
I’m 27 & been married for 19 months. I know, compared to our dear friends above, I’m less younger in age & in marriage years. But I guess I’m being a bit paranoid of not being able to be preggers. Yup, we did plan to have some time for ourselves during early of our marriage (1 year, to be exact). But then, we’ve decided to give it a go. Well, it turned out it was not as easy as we thought it’s gonna be.
We tried, & tried & lastly we’ve decided to check what’s wrong. On May 2010, I gave a call to LPPKN to arrange for an appointment. To my surprise, I got an appointment & I got to choose the date! But of course the nurse advised that hubby reserved his sperm for 3-5 days for sperm test.
After going through all the tests & whatnots (yup, i think HSG hurts!) I got my first appointment with Dr. Komathy last Friday. Her diagnose : I was having hormonal imbalance which caused my eggs to “tak matang”. Sperm counts, OK. Uterus & fallopian tube all OK.
Dr. Komathy explained to us all of our options & we chose to DIY first. So I’m on Clomid right now. Next Monday, I’ll be meeting Dr. again to “teropong” my eggs so that she could tell when is the right time to have intercourse.
My concern right now is, I’m sooo paranoid! I couldnt get the negative thoughts out of my head! Especially after reading to the previous posts from every walks of life.
Hope this will go away as I need to prepare myself emotionally, meaning I have to feel more relaxed for the timed intercourse.
It helps when knowing that I’m not alone, & would really appreciate if there anybody who has any tips on how to reduce the anxiety? Risau xtentu pasal je when it comes to baby-making.. HELP me, pls…
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Little Mama™ Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
dear lily, your problem is same as mine.. hormonal imbalance.
anxiety tu memang tak leh nak elak la kan especially kalau kita tengah berusaha.. all kind of bad thinking comes into the head..
TAPII.. try not to think about that so much.. do something else untuk mengalihkan perhatian.. kalau rasa nak menangis ke meraung ke..JUST DO IT.. jangan tahan-tahan
jangan lupa juga ingat Tuhan..kena berdoa banyak-banyak..dan bertawakkal
kalau perlu take a day off for the time intercourse..so tak de la terfikir nak rush or anything
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Assalamualaikum,
Hai Littlemama,
First of all, thank you so much for this wonderful blog. It is very informative and useful. So many advices, do’s & don’t. ANd it feels good that you are not alone. Well, I’m 36 & been married for 5 years now. I have done HSG & found out i have Bilateral Hydrosalpinx which means both my fallopian tubes are occluded. My husband has a low sperm count. The only way to get pregnant is via IVF & it costs roughly RM18-20k @ private hospital in Sabah. LPPKN in Sabah do not offer IVF.LPPKN sounds promising & for me to do IVF in KL gonna cost a lot coz it will incurred so many expenses.
Just wondering, if i ever feel like doing it in KL, how many days should I take leave ya?
Going to children area @ any shopping complex is an emotional moment for me…..
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Dear Little Mama and all,
It’s been two months since I last posted in here. I’ve started the IVF treatment last month.
Doc prescribed me with Buserelin (0.5 cc). Took it for 2 weeks from 28 June.
Did the blood test and ultrasound on 12 July. Everything was normal. Then Doc gave me Menonys injection (300 iu). I still have to continue with Buserelin injection (0.3 cc). So, from 14 July onwards, I’m taking 3 injections every night.
Btw, we tried to combine 300 iu of Menonys in one stringe (to make it about 80 cc), but it proved to be sooo painful! The solution was so thick that it hurt so bad when we administered the injection. I cried throughout the entire injection. We then had to resort to having 2 separate injections of Menonys and one injection of Buserelin.
This morning, we did another ultrasound. The result was not so encouraging. I only have 3 eggs on the left and 1 on the right ovary. All the eggs are very small. Doc said my body is slow at responding to the medicine. Plus, I have minor allergy to Menonys, which irritates my skin and makes it itchy.
I need to continue with the same injections (Buserelin and Menonys) for another 5 days. Next appointment to do ultrasound and blood test will be on 26 July.
We’re praying hard that my body will respond fast to the medication and that the procedure will be a success. Then again, I’m also preparing myself to be strong with whatever result that we may get…
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lucy Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Dear Ita,
Wishing you a success in your IVF. May I ask where did you do it? I am planning to do it and has done a lot of research regarding IVF, the situations that we will encounter and many more … it scares though but i believe if we put our mind to it, having a BABY, i know we can get through all the medications etc.
Again, all the best dear and keep us posted …..
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hai……i read all the comments…i am marid 1 and half years and still cannot conceive…i have done blood test,they say my uterus is thick and hormon low…my husband sperm count also low…i plan to go plkkn next week….do u think i will get any good solution..
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syahnaz Reply:
August 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
Hi Simmi,
Did you do all the tests at LPPKN? At LPPKN the DR will advise you on the solution based on you and your husband’s result. Madication will also be given to help out..dont worry k..keep up the good effort!
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kak..saya plan nak pegi ke lppkn slpas hari raya niie… anggaran kos yg akak wat tu pada tahun 2007..agaknyer kos nie meningkat ker pada tahun nie…? saya ada call lppkn dia soh saya standby rm 200 semasa pendaftaran makna nya x termasuk consultation,ubatan dan kos2 yg lain ye?
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Little Mama™ Reply:
August 13th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
nely, kos treatment kat LPPKN dah meningkat dik.. RM200 tu rasanya masuk consultation on that day dan sperm analysis je kot.. tapi rasanya tak sampai banyak tu
maybe nurse suruh prepare kot doctor nak bagi ubat kat suami jika ada masalah..
kos ubatan lain akan ikut peringkat..
dulu masa akak kos prosedur IUI tu RM100 je (tak masuk ubat.. ubat mahal..ikut berapa dose..dulu RM100 satu dose..kena 4-6 dose per cycle).. tapi dengar khabar kos IUI tu dah naik RM300+ tak silap.. ubat maybe naik jugalah.
nanti dah pergi tanya docktor berapa harga ubat supaya senang sediakan untuk next appoinment..doktor akan bagitau ubat apa dia akan bagi dan untuk apa..
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Hi All
My first time reading this blog & got alot of information from you all.
I have been married for 3 years but still cant conceived because hubby got low sperm count problem.
Am still waiting for my this month period to come and only will make appointment to LPPKN.
Does anyone knows that how much is the cost for IUI treatment?
reading from the blog that seems like the charges in LPPKN is getting expensive.
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syahnaz Reply:
August 18th, 2010 at 8:23 am
FL,
Latest charges, IUI will be rm350, drugs will be ranging from rm600-800 depending on your individual needs. In total about 1,100-1,200 to spare.
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FL Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Hi
It’s for 1 cycle charges or the whole treatment?
Coz with that price i can go private hospital oladi..
Thanks
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syahnaz Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 8:39 am
HI
1 cycle..is whole treatment..if you succeed..IUI only requires one cycle for one treatment..unlike IVF, 2 cycles per treatment.I heard private can charge up to 3,000 for IUI. Some can also offer below 2K.Hope this helps..
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FL Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Hi
How many cycles i have to do IUI?
Thanks
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syahnaz Reply:
October 26th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Just 1 cycle if you suceeded..all the best ya..
Salam All,
In Feb, I’ve mentioned that I’ve conceived after 4 IUIs attempts @ PPUM.
Anyway, I just found that the fertility center that I went in PPUM is also a LPPKN, but in Selangor. So, now, you have an option to go at LPPKN Jalan Raja Laut or LPPKN at PPUM. I’ve not been to LPPKN Jln Raja Laut, but I would like to also share my experience @ PPUM. Mungkin ramai tak tahu kot, tapi everytime I go to PPUM, queue ada dlm 5-6 orang je utk jumpa doctor.
The first few cycles when the IUI x jadi, the nurses and doctors there were very kind, dan mendoakan we continue and don’t give-up. Tu yang sanggup buat bercycle-cycle, because you can really feel that they care. Macam2 pesan yang diaorang bagi everytime jumpa. Maklumlah every month pergi sana (yang each month pergi selang dua-tiga hari utk monitor development telur), so dah kenal semua orang kat center tuh.
Tapi, yang paling terharu, bila dapat tahu saya pregnant, they are the one yang paling excited. Usually I have to call to check the status of my HCg count, tapi hari tu diorang call. Macam2 advise diaorang bagi, just to make sure that the pregnancy is successful.
Nak dijadikan cerita, dahlah diuji 5 thn utk mengandung, mengandung pun diuji lagi. Masuk 2nd trimester, I had bleeding yg potentially lead to miscarriage for nearly a month. Sepatutnya, I dah kena transfer kena Klinik Ibu Mengandung, tapi they are very concerned abt me, I continue to go to the LPPKN. The nurse and doctors sana prihatin, that I can just call them for advice and only go to the hospital based on over the phone diagnos (fyi, movement can further aggravate the situation).
After the bleeding episode, I decided to resign from the hectic work and get a lighter workload. So, skrg ni I’m 7mths pregnant and continue going to PPUM utk check-ups. Bukan kerana nak jimat, tapi rasa sangat2 terjaga oleh doktor dan nurse yang prihatin.
So, to all dear friends here –> Yes, please continue to try conceive and never lose hope, but, it is equally important that you find a good hospital to take care of yo