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Hi Michele,

I wanted to say that I was just reading the thread about the trouble you've been having, and I'm really sorry that you're having to go through this. I thought of something that might help (although you may have already considered this) so I wanted to mention it.

Have you ever been checked for endometriosis? It can cause a lot of fertility problems...alot of people think it will only cause problems conceiving but it can cause miscarriages too. The only way to diagnose it is through laparoscopy, so if you've never had one done you wouldn't know if you have it.

Alot of ob-gyns are really clueless in the endo department (alot like IBS), and don't even consider it as a possibility which is really very sad. Often it's not diagnosed until a woman sees a RE or a fertility specialist after years of having problems.

Anyways, I have endo myself and was told at 18 that my chances of conceiving are not good at all, and I've done a lot of research into it so if you want any info just give me a holler! Of course, if you've been checked for endo then I guess this is all a moot point.

Take care of yourself and I'm sending lots of hugs your way!

Kelly

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