Is it logical to provide 100% coverage for infertility to those that are Medi Cal?

Posted March 30th, 2009

GodBlessAmerica asked: I was doing research on different insurance programs as I am pregnant and want to make sure I have good coverage thru my husbands employer for the hospital stay. Well I came across some articles that were discussing how California’s Medi cal provides 100% coverage for infertility treatments! If the person on it [...]

What are the next steps in infertility treatment?

Posted March 28th, 2009

irene_nicks asked: We are young and healthy and have been trying for a baby for over a year now. My lab results are perfect, I ovulate regularly, husband’s sperm is very good - we have no problems at all. But, for some reason we cannot concieve. What are the next steps in the fertility treatment? [...]

Can shocking a mans testicles lead to infertility?

Posted March 28th, 2009

Stacey D asked: A few years before we met, back in his party days, my fiance’ shocked his nuts with a tazer. He did it repeatedly, and now that we’re planning a future together, he fears he won’t be able to produce. I can tell it really bothers him, but he doesn’t have health insurance, [...]

Where can we find the best infertility doctors and what are the possible and essiest way to concieved?

Posted March 27th, 2009

rein asked: Iam married for 6 six years and still working really hard to concieved, my husband has an hypertension and taking hypertension medicine for six years,im really eager to have a child and work out things for the family way….its a shame here in the philippines when you cant bear a child and its [...]

What are some causes of infertility (in a female)?

Posted March 27th, 2009

HlpMePlz asked: Ok First I just want to say that I am only 19 years old and do NOT plan on getting pregnant for at least another 5 years. Anyway, a family friend (who is in her mid thirties) just found out she is infertile and has tried almost all options, and she is really [...]

Is there any way to determine infertility?

Posted March 26th, 2009

none7 asked: Is there any way to determine infertility, without doing all these
horrible tests and before even trying to conceive (yes, if you can’t
conceive for more then a year, you are infertile, and so on), but can
you do it before you start, without tests?
Can weight be a factor, say, you weight too little? An age [...]

Is a kick to the balls instant infertility?

Posted March 25th, 2009

blackshellbowser asked: I always hear people saying a kick in the balls has a very high chance of infertility. On the other hand, I’ve heard the chances are pretty low and you would have to do worse to destroy the testicles.
Which is right? I know someone who did get a good hit in the balls [...]

How much does infertility testing cost?

Posted March 24th, 2009

Tara asked: My husband and I have been ttc for 9 months. That isn’t nearly as long as some people have to try, but for 9 months I have not been ovulating correctly. Even 150mg of Clomid did not make me O right. I’m thinking about having the infertility testing done, but [...]

How do you tell friends who struggle with infertility that you are pregnant?

Posted March 23rd, 2009

M B asked: I work with and am good friends with the female. At work, we sit side by side. They have been trying for a while. My husband and I just recently started trying and already have results. I asked her how she would like me to handle it if [...]

What part of Infertility treatment expenses are tax deductable? Does it include IVF?

Posted March 21st, 2009

Madhu asked: I am planning to go through IVF this year. Please someone tell me how much of this is tax deductable. Diagnostics, Medicines, tests, procedures, etc.
Do i have to declare about these expenses at the beginning of the year? I mean if i go through this treatment, can i deduct it from tax at [...]