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John H. Kim, M.D. - Women's Health, Gynecology, Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, REI, Mind/Body Medicine, ReproductiveMedicine, IntegrativeFertility, Herbal Medicine, infertility, menopause

John H. Kim, M.D. Los Altos - CA

This forum is for questions and support regarding an integrative approach to healing that combines the best practices in complementary and conventional medicine. Topics include: Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Mind/Body Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fertility, Stress and Fertility, Body Weight and Fertility, Environmental Contaminants and Fertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Hormone Imbalances, Menopause.

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by hannah1505, Apr 29, 2008 08:29PM

hello my names hannah im 21 i have been trying for a baby for nearlly a yr everythings getting me down were havin our tests and the first lot of mine the hormone and ovulation ones have came back perfect every month i sob to my self and hope and prey something so common why isnt it happenin to me any advice what vitamins shoul me and my partner tske imtaking pre concieve folic acid and primrose oil and my partner zinc please help xxxxx

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by John H. Kim, M.D.

, Apr 30, 2008 08:47PM

To: hannah 1505

I wonder if you have seen an infertility specialist. They are called a Reproductive Endcrinology and Infertility specialist. The inital work up should include cycle day 3 FSH, LH, Estradiol, Prolactin, TSH, midluteal phase Progesterone level; semen analysis of your husband; a hysterosalpingogram (HSG); and a pelvic ultrasound preferably on cycle day 3 to look at your ovaries and do an antral follicle count. If you have not seen a REI specialist, I suggest that you make an appointment.
I do not recommend that you take pimrose oil.

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by hannah1505, May 01, 2008 10:40AM

To: john h kim

ok thanks for ur advice should i go though my gp to do this and why should i not take them will it just not help or will it lower my chances of conceotion what vitamins do u recommend!

by John H. Kim, M.D.

, May 01, 2008 08:16PM

To: hannah1505

I suggest that you go to a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist.
There is not enough information to recommend the safe use of evening primrose oil during pregnancy or breastfeeding and its effects on embryotoxicity.

by hannah1505, May 23, 2008 04:43PM

To: john h kim m.d

thankyou for your advice !

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