Question about in vitro fertilization...?
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No, the animals would have to be very closely related species. For example, a sheep and a goat, a dog and a wolf, and sure, probably a horse and a zebra.\n\nIn fact, this has been done in several cases to revive a seriously endangered species. While I forget what type of animal it was, there was only a single one left on earth, so they cloned it using somatic cell nuclear transfer and implanted the "fertilized" zygote into a member of a closely related species. That species then gave birth to the cloned individual of the endangered species.
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As far as I know, Artificial insemination is when semen/sperm is put inside a woman's womb by an 'artificial' method, ie, not through having sex, (supposedly by using a turkey baster). That wouldn't work for a woman who'd been sterilised like you describe because the egg wouldn't be able get from the ovaries, down the tubs and into the womb.\n\nHowever, I think there's a way of collecting eggs directly from the ovaries, mixing them with sperm in the lab and then putting the mixture inside the woman's womb. It's called "in vitro fertilisation". That might work for the woman you describe, assuming she still had at least one ovary that was still producing eggs.
100591
I'd ask your fertility expert prior to taking anything with clomid. My wife had a bad reaction to clomid once.
1118811
I'm glad you posted this question because I'm a lesbian and no matter how much we keep practicing, my girlfriend and I haven't been able to make a baby yet!  thank god for Yahoo Answers.  Can you get sperm here?
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No, I do not believe you are pregnant. As long as your cycle has been regular or predictable for the past few months, the timing you stated would not allow viable pregnancy. Sperm can live anywhere from 24-72 hours, but ovulation usually occurs after 14 days into your cycle. Ultimately, you should go on birth control, or inquire to your doctor about the morning afer pill if you do not want implantation of a fertilized egg in the future. Good luck.
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Man alot of people up here have to brush up on their knowledge of sperm or getting pregnant.  I have read alot of answers from people saying you can pregnant from swallowing sperm! NOT TRUE! It doesn't go to the same place as it would when you have sex and get pregnant.  \nSome girl (probably 11 or so) asked if you could get pregnant from kissing a guy. Wow I had a good laugh about that one!\n\nAnd as for your actual question, no I don't think it's healthy, and besides that it's nasty and tastes bad!
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In vitro means in the "glass" or test tube or petri dish, basically means "in the lab".  Oviparous organisms lay eggs and use either internal or external fertilization in nature. So if using the lab, either ext or int fert eggs-sperm can be used successfully and the most easily if the chemistry, temps, lights and misc conditions are right. Hopefully the animals are cooperative.  It is easiest with spawning type organisms: vertebrates or invertebrates; classic labs for students usually demonstrate in vitro with sea urchins; inject sea urchins with KOH and it will make them ooze their gametes; egg-sperm are different colors; mix the two opposite gametes and watch fertilization under the microscope. very cool to watch multiple stages of embryo-larva development under the microscope\n\nOviviviparous organisms in vitro could be done in vitro too, but it would be more challenging; oviviparous are those organisms whose females lay an egg inside their own female body and then it becomes fertilized by a male inside the female body after a mating act; zygote develops in the female body and then the mother APPEARS to have a "live" vaginal birth, butthey are not placentals! these organisms are either fish, amphibians, reptiles and a few rare non-placental mammals, thus these are generally NOT usual candidates for invitro fertilization in the lab,but I am sure that it has been tried and could be successful even with these; it's easier with oviparous since access to sperm and egg for the lab would be easier
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You can have the tubes untied....not a very high percentage of success but it can be done.  I think the success rate is only 13%, but can't be certain.  Invetrofertilization might work, to put it simply they take your eggs and his sperm put it all in a petri dish and then put the fertilized eggs back in.  REAL pricey though.  No other ideas but yours though.
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hey, man...i know you're not making a big fuss over this matter nor fretting out too, bad, are you? GOOD! because everybody is created uniquely special.. soooo special! whatever it is, trust HIM that He got a great plan for it...whatever the size is...your doctor would agree if i say it doesnt affect the act of procreation...have a wonderful day! thanks!
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go to http://www.mymonthlycycles.com and put in your period info and it will calculate when you will be fertile and ovulating.\n\nA woman is usually able to get pregnant for about 5 days each month, when ovulation occurs. On average, ovulation occurs 12 to 16 days before the menstrual period begins. \nThe key to becoming pregnant is determining when ovulation will occur. \n\nBecause sperm can live for 3 to 5 days in a woman’s reproductive tract, it is possible to become pregnant if intercourse occurs several days before ovulation. \n\nThis tool should not be used to prevent pregnancy. \n\nYour menstrual cycle begins with the first day your period starts and ends the day before your next period starts. If you do not know the number of days in your menstrual cycle, use 28 days, which is the average length of a menstrual cycle. \n\nIf you want to determine the length of your cycle, use a calendar to track it. Some women have longer or shorter cycles. \n\nWhile women usually ovulate at day 15, it’s also normal to ovulate well before or after the 15-day mark. This calculator is therefore meant to give you a rough estimate. \n\nThe American Infertility Association (AIA) has issued a set of recommendations to help couples identify a woman's "fertile time," the period each month when she is most likely to be able to conceive. \n\nThe guidelines are in response to recent studies showing that 98% of women do not know how to identify their most fertile time, and 20% of couples who seek treatment for infertility are not timing intercourse correctly. \n\nSperm can survive for several days inside a woman's reproductive tract (waiting for the egg), but an egg can only survive for up to 24 hours after ovulation. This is the woman's "fertile time." \n\nThe AIA suggests that women consider using several simple, non-invasive procedures to help identify their most fertile time, including: \n\n* chart your menstrual cycles on a calendar to determine the days they are most likely to ovulate \n\n* take your temperature (which rises during ovulation) each morning during the week that ovulation is most likely to occur \n\n* monitor your cervical mucus during the month (the consistency changes for several days each month to allow sperm to enter the fallopian tubes) and \n\n* use a fertility monitor to measure the levels of estrogen and luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine, which can also indicate that ovulation has occurred \n\nThe guidelines are available on the AIA Web site at www.americaninfertility.org
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with sperm i think........i dont know
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A doctor told me once that orgasm can stimulate ovulation- thus causing a second period in a cycle. It never happened to me, but it could explain all those pregnancies that couldn't possibly happen!
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Clomid may help.  But of equal importance is your anxiety level.  Here's a strange: I'm a medical professional, and in my forty years of practice, I've met dozens of couples who had a hard time getting her pregnant.  These couples had no physical problem that could be detected.   But in a good number of these cases, when she stopped being so concerned with her lack of "success" - blamed if she didn't get pregnant!  So hon - hard as it is, you need to just relax and accept life as it's presented to you.  Quit fretting and worrying and don't rush from doctor to doctor, and for Pete's sake don't try ANY "alternative" therapy.  Go with the flow.  \nOne last thing: three of the women I refer to actually tried to get pregnant with donor sperm: they failed.  Not because there was anything wrong with them or the donor product - but because they were so very anxious.   Many couples do succeed in having a child through an anonymous donor program.  But attitude can make it so very much harder.  Anyway - good luck to you and hubby.
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the most fertilized time for a normal woman is on the 14th day of her period..or in other words..14 days from her first period day..and it lasts for about 3 days..then your chances of getting pregnant is low again..till your next period ofcourse!!~\n\n^_^
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My husband and I tried for about nine months, and now we're expecting in early September.  I think it was the pressure of trying that kept us from attaining our goal for so long.  As soon as I stopped worrying about it, it happened.  I will tell you some of the things I read about on the internet before we got lucky.  Several sites on infertility suggested missionary position, with hips elevated (like on a pillow or something), and not moving for about 30 minutes or longer afterwards.  There were suggestions that taking a teaspoon of robitussin (or any other cough medicine containing "guaifinessin") would produce favorable "cervical mucus."  Also, counting the days after your period so that timing the intercourse with the most fertile time of your cycle makes sense.  We almost bought a fertility predictor, but then I read that the predictor kits can only predict whether or not you have ovulated.  This can be helpful if you have irregular periods, so that you can plan for the following month's tries.  Also, take lots of folic acid (I bought a big bottle at the dollar store, the pills are very small).  Folic acid helps the fetus develop its spinal cord and brain, but it has to be in your body early on in embryonic development in order to do the best job.  A good prenatal or women's vitamin wouldn't hurt, even if you don't get pregnant right away!\n\nHonestly though, each time I've gotten pregnant (This is our third pregnancy, and hopefully second living child, our second was stillborn), I have had to completely give up hope of conception before getting pregnant, which leads me to believe that sometimes, if you don't have any physical problems, infirtility can be alleviated by letting go of the "I need a baby" worries.\n\nBelieve me, the worries really begin then!!  :)  But it's worth it--- like a million times over.  Good Luck, and hey!  don't forget that the funnest part of making a baby is making the baby!!!!
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I just went through in vitro as well and wondering how you feel.  I have done 2 cycles of IUI that were not successful.  I seem to only be feeling the side effects of the medicines.  Is this normal?
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I AGREE WITH YOU COMPLETELY! Women can make babies regardless of whether or not they reach orgasm. That is absolutely silly that women cant make babies if they dont reach orgasm! I agree with you completely!