Peer Infertility Counselors
You’ve gone through the posts in Operation Heads Up (see below on side bar) and now you have specific questions. If only you could email someone directly who has already completed an IVF cycle or vent to someone who is currently parenting after infertility. Hence the birth of the Peer Infertility Counselor List. Just like those peer counselors who were somehow deemed capable of giving you advice during those high school years, these people have volunteered to have you contact them if you have a question about a specific topic. It helps to put the topic in the subject line of your email, and let them know that you got their name from the peer counselor list. Some people are listed under more than one category. A few people have chosen to remain private, but are willing to talk to you. A few names are linked to my email address and I will forward them to the correct person. Feel free to link to this list on your blog.
This list is constantly updated. If you would like to be added to an existing category or create a new category, send me an email at thetowncriers@gmail.com. Most of the people on this list are NOT medical professionals–they are simply Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters just like you. Who are perhaps a bit further in the process or perhaps on a different path. They will be speaking from their own personal experience and not from a medical background. Also know that it may take them a day or two to get back to you. If you are having trouble connecting to someone on this list, please let me know.
Diagnoses
Ovulation Issues
Uterine Anomalies
Fibroids
Male Factor
L, Serenity, KE, Julie, Amy, Artblog, Marie (CBAVD), Kami
Hypothalamic Ammenorhea
Clotting Factor
Lisa P. (MTHFR), M, Michelle, Stacie (MTHFR), DG (Antiphospholipids), Gabrielle.
Luteal Phase Defect/Low Progesterone
High FSH
Premature Ovarian Failure
PCOS
Dee, Rachel, Kel, Aubrey, Stacie, Susannah
Endometriosis
Thyroid Conditions
EJ (Hashimoto Hypothyroidism), Stacie
Unexplained
Diagnostic Procedures/Surgery
HSG
Tara, Mel, EJ, K, Michelle, Aubrey, Stacie, Natalie
Saline Sonogram
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Medications
Provera
Clomid
Mandolyn, Mel, Michelle, Aubrey, Stacie, Susannah, Natalie, Emily
Metformin (Glucophage)
Follistim
Mel, K
Menopur
Gonal-F
Synarel
Puregon
Prometrium
hCG (Novarel)
Femara
Folgard and Aspirin (for clotting issues)
Subcutaneous Injections (sub-cue)
Synthroid
Heparin
Treatments
IUI
Tina, Mel, Carrie, K, Michelle, Aubrey, Kami, Vee, Molly
IVF
Serenity (with ICSI/Fresh or FET), Jamie, Tara, K, Linda (with ICSI), Julie (with ICSI/Fresh or FET), Vanessa, Kami
PGD
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
Third Party Reproduction
Donor Sperm
Donor Eggs
Carrie, DEMummie, Robyn, Abogada, Marna, Gabrielle.
Egg Share
Embryo Donation
Gestational Surrogacy
Tara, Kymberli (a surrogate herself!)
Adoption
International Adoption
Domestic Adoption
Robyn (open adoption), Lori, Katd
Adopting a Second Time
Pregnancy Loss
General Emotions
Tina, Mandolyn, Dee, Paige, Artblog, Susannah, Kami
D & C or D & E
Tina, Mandolyn, Dee, Ka, Artblog, Kami
Tissue Testing
Recurrent Loss
Tina, DG, Kami, Amy, Emily , Catherine
Ectopic Pregnancies
Blighted Ovum
Molar Pregnancies
Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
Pregnancy Loss while Parenting Others
Remembrance of Pregnancy Loss
Marriage and Pregnancy Loss
Neonatal Death
Second Trimester Loss
Living Child-Free
Secondary Infertility
Rachel, K, Aubrey, Artblog, Stacie
Taking a Break
Male Perspective of Infertility
Stopping Treatments (switching paths)
Being a Self-Advocate
Dealing with Insurance Companies and IF
Living Far From Clinic/RE (or going out of state for treatment)
Work-Related Issues and IF/Pg Loss
Hyperplasia
Hysterectomy
Uterine Cancer
Trying to Conceive After Cancer
Trying to Conceive With Diabetes
Trying to Conceive Over 35
Weight and Trying to Conceive
Coping Tools (acupuncture, yoga, meditation)
Serenity (acupuncture, yoga, meditation), Carrie (Reiki), Bea (Tai Chi), Susannah (acupuncture)
Changing Clinics/REs
Depression from Infertility
Tara, Aubrey, Stacie (also Prozac and TTC), Susannah, Natalie
Speaking About Infertility With Non-Infertiles
Rachel, Aubrey, Susannah, Natalie
Having Many Pregnant Friends
Relationships (friends and family) and Infertility
Military and Infertility Options
GLBT Conception
Lesbian Infertility
Pregnancy After Infertility
Parenting After Infertility
General Emotions
Mel, EJ, K, Michelle, Aubrey, Catherine
Twins
Prematurity
Friends and Family
(Non-infertiles helping other non-fertiles understand infertility)
9 comments
How I wish this list had been around when I was going through IUI and IVF four-five years ago. Instead I made do with Inciid and Resolve and Rubber Ducky and IVF Connections. But this, this looks great.
Wish I had found this sooner so much information and alot of support for not only fertility but everything associated with it, marriage issues, self dobt etc. these resources will help.
Would you please add me as a contact for Domestic adoption? Thanks.
bestlightlori at gmail dot com
Thanks for a great list!
you should add Get Smart Radio too (http://www.getsmartradio.net), which recently aired an informative and entertaining pod cast show about the process of sperm donation.
Thank you so so much for maintaining this list. I’d love to see peer counselors for TCM and DOR, as those are two things I’m currently exploring. But for sure I’ll consult with those that are listed here for other topics. Thanks again!!
Thank you so much for posting this list…is there perhaps someone out there with tubal IF experience and/or PID?
Thanks!
wow- this is really helpful- so If I email any of these people- because I will soon be going to get a saline sonogram and soon after start a hormone regimen for IVF,. So scared!!! They will email me with answers?
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