Good doctor for fertility problems

Posted by LOJITT (46 days ago)

I have been using ovulation kits for a few months with consistently negative results (i.e. the line is never stronger than the test line) so I figure that it is not good news and I am probably not ovulating. Is a gynaecologist able to do tests to confirm this/ check if anything else is wrong and if so, does anyone have any recommendations (HK Island)?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by maryellen (46 days ago)

I had the same problem and have gone on to conceive successfully with the help of Dr. Philip Ho, based in Central, number 25263322. He was pretty thorough and quick to assist us. It seems (among other things) that I don't produce enough of the lutenising hormone (the one which releases the eggs and is detected by that test) and so the release of eggs is erratic. Hope this helps, Good luck.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by mrsmith (45 days ago)

http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/pregnancy-fertility/threads/111310/high-fsh-poor-respondents-in-ivf-treatment/

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Emma Chan (45 days ago)

Im sorry you are going through this. I would recommend Dr Derek Ho based in Central. Very practical.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kriskk (43 days ago)

Dr Robert Stevenson in Central is the expert in this field

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by MommyTo3 (43 days ago)

My friend is pregnant again after help from Dereck Ho as well. You may want to chart your temps, it's also quite easy to see whether you ovulate or not, otherwise a simple test can be done at any OB. I had mine done after a miscarriage just to (re)confirm I was ovulating properly.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by 788 (43 days ago)

Hi Lojitt, I used ovulation kits as well to see when I ovulate and I supposedly never ovulated! Panic set in and for the next several years I tried about 6-7 IUI's and 2 IVF's- all failed. Heartbroken, I was willing to try anything. Then I read this book that was recommended by a few ladies on this forum called "Taking charge of your fertility" by Toni Weschler. And I realised that I ovulate really well- all the signs were there in my face but it just never showed up a single time on the ovulation kits (and I have used the ones in the us and in hk).

I got pregnant naturally within 8 cycles after those really emotionally hard years by following guidelines in the book about recognizing different types of cervical mucus through your cycle and listening to your body. I would really encourage you to do so before you go to fertility specialists. I also used Dr Ho, he is supposed to be very good and several of my friends have had success with him. Goodluck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by teme (43 days ago)

Hi, I have been through infertility. Have a great Chinese Doctor who can help. Western ways did not work for me. After 7 years of trying I produced a wonderful child!

I am unsure if you can reply to this post via this site, however I will try to post again with th eChines Docs no.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by tickles (43 days ago)

Hi, let me just correct..it should be Dr. Derek Lo, not Ho, based in Central, Pacific House.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Jupiter105 (39 days ago)

To the OP.. do you have regular periods ? If you are having a regular period then that is the first sign that you are ovulating regularly too

Dr Poddar from Owen Trodd in Century square comes highly recommended from me

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by SunnySideUp (36 days ago)

I used a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. Dr Philip Ho was the one I used for Western medicine. My Chinese practitioner just retired, but I heard that there's a really good one in Wanchai who specializes in fertility/women issues. His last name is "Ho" also.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by newchickintown (36 days ago)

I also endorse Philip Ho who I saw for a while before becoming pregnant. I went down the route of a combination of Western and Chinese medicine. I highly recommend Cecilia The at Vitality Center for the Chinese medicine. I have also heard good things about Troy Sing.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Havefaith (36 days ago)

Dr. Philip Ho and Troy Sing was the winning combination for me.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by dmack (34 days ago)

Ditto - Dr. Philip Ho and Troy Sing. On Bump 2 now and both babies IVF. They will be almost 20 months apart.
Depending on your age I wouldn't waste time trying naturally. If you find out you have some difficulties then go straight to IVF.
Good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Submariner (33 days ago)

How much did the IVF cost?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Angsana (28 days ago)

"Depending on your age I wouldn't waste time trying naturally. If you find out you have some difficulties then go straight to IVF".


Sorry, I don't agree. IVF should be a last resort. Many people with big problems conceive without IVF (as I did) if they are prepared to go other routes. Ideally you want to conceive having taken the least drugs possible and as little stress on your body as possible. Both my docs rammed IVF down my throat and I refused.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by hoan711 (24 days ago)

HI,

I have been reading all your post. I went through 4 IUIs already and to no success. IUIs are not suppose to be painful they say...but mine was really a pain...the last IUI was almost an hour procedure and I even had bleeding during the procedure. Dr said my cervix is too deep and crooked which makes it a lot harder in doing the procedure. Right now im on IU rest fro 2 months now...and had been taking natural vitamins supplement and surprisingly had my period this October natural (My period normally is stimulated). Hwever, afte rmy period the ame pain I had when I had IUI came back...shooting pain inside me...did anyone experience this? I am now 38y/o and at the verge of giving up because of the pain I go through. It is also painful when my husband and I do it which makes it even harder doing it the natural way. Im confused and lost and what I want to do next. Altough I love kids...Im not sure if I ca still handle th eemotional and physical pain that i have been going through...

Need your advise.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by babybemine (18 days ago)

Hi Hoan,

Sorry to hear what you are going through. Not sure what to advise but has your doctor found out what the issues are and advised on what to do next? Which doctor are you seeing and are you happy with him? It may be worth getting a second opinion. Hang in there!

(I am based in Hong Kong)