On-board Roppongi station, a modest cryer team paced their way through the maze of corridors amidst some of the most disreputable crowds Kusari had to offer. Glancing about like frightened mice in a house of cats, they made their way to the rendezvous with Yoko Murakami.
'...and you're sure this is safe? I mean ' they have all kinds in here: what if I get shot?! That will totally ruin this artistic three piece i'm wearing!'
'It'll be fine, don't sweat it lucille, just relax and if anyone jumps us: throw money at 'em.'
'Alright: but if anything happens; I'm holding you personally responsible. Damned if I'm gonna pay for this attire again.'
'sure sure, you can bill the corp anyway ' put it down as expenses, that's what I did for this hat.'
Eventually the five man team reached the designated suite, sounded the chime and waited.
****
'...needle piercing the vaginal wall to reach the ovaries. Through this needle follicles can be aspirated, and the follicular fluid is handed to the IVF laboratory to identify ova. So as you can see miss Murakami: the operation is relatively straightforward, depending on which options you and your partner choose to take.
Hyperstimulation obviously gives us more Ovum and so increases the chances. Whilst standard natural cycle oocyte retrieval requires less time for either of you to be in our care on ward.
The former would require between five to ten days of on-site care, whilst fertilisation medications are administered, and carries its own complications: including a risk of death.
The latter gives us a smaller window for Ova retrieval, but is safer and would require several visits over the course of months. By safer we mean there would be less risk to you and your partner.
During egg retrieval we must use methods of either conscious sedation or general anaesthetic , without it the procedure would be too painful to endure without disturbing the process.
In either case we are recommending In vitro fertilisation, due to various complications caused by cardamine. Let me assure you that despite this, the child will genetically be yours and its genetic ancestry provable through genetic testing as with any other child.
There may however be certain complications, for instance, it cannot be predetermined whether the child will be cardamine dependent: if this is the case, then it will manifest after the formation of a zygote. This raises other issues: if the embryo is cardamine dependent, would you want it terminated to try again for a non-dependent embryo?
If the child is cardamine dependent then it would of course need to be supplied with cardamine for its lifetime. This won't be an issue whilst the child is in our care, of course it would be an issue once you take it out into the worlds.
Currently the live birth rate of donor eggs stands at about sixty percent, this is largely due to the frivolities of nature.
We recommend transport from Roppongi to a site on Denver, where there are ample facilities for this undertaking, as well as access to immediate speciality emergency care should it be needed. We would also recommend that if you choose the latter option, that you and your partner spend the months required on Denver, where there is a fresh, natural environment for your and your partner to spend your time: as opposed to a closed system station; which is less than ideal for fertility chances.'
So, for legal reasons, I must ensure that you understand that the procedures involved can range from uncomfortable to painful, and that there is no guarantee of success (though this can be said of any attempts at conception)."
[font=Times New Roman]Yoko was patiently listening to the doctor while holding in one hand Saya's hand and in the other one was making some uncomfortable moves -- clearly showing she was nervous and stressed while the doctor was listing the implications.
" I think there is no need to make haste while endangering our lives. It would probably be better to retrieve the ovals during their natural cycle. About the cardamine dependency on the embryo, I don't see why we won't keep it. Afterall we consider the cardamine as a blessing..."
Yoko gently turned her head towards Saya. With a caring look she said:
[color=#FFFFFF]" Saya, I think it would be better if we spend these months at Denver, right? Afterall we haven't visited Liberty almost a year now... "
She smiled slightly trying to bring back her memories when she was with Saya at Manhattan.
"Yes,it would be the best to stay there.Even when we might get trouble with our Cardamine but Iam sure we can sort it out." Saya replied with a smile and ran a look down her love. "When do you want to depart and where exactly too?" Saya wanted to know.She for herself hadn't any plans so far but maybe Yoko already had made one.
'Excellent' the representative nodded to each 'Miss Murakami , Miss Hiroyuki: an extended Denver stay it is then. We took the liberty of freeing up a corporate owned apartment for you situated in the picturesque Dunant Cross district.' the rep hands the pair a brochure:
'Very nice I'm sure you'll agree ' though if it isn't to your taste, I'm sure we can arrange something more suitable. As is ' this location lies away from the riff-raff and commotion of port-life and is securely protected by the latest in discreet defence measures and guards. In proximity to a few of the more discerning retailers, the apartment was rated five 'stilettos' in Elite Consumer Monthly and described as 'wicked-slick' by artist Franz Jozef Kline III...' the representative blathered on with her consumerist waffle as the women looked to each other and considered their options.
'...Daily testing will be required until a precise time for ovum retrieval can be established, we can have a nurse come out to visit you, or can have you picked up and brought to a facility within Crichton springs central. And of course there is the small formality of some fertility questions for you both.' the woman handed the couple a questionnaire each.
Fertility questions
I have been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My metabolism is sluggish and I gain weight easily. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I feel cold a lot of the time. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am often tired or lethargic, and I don't have much endurance or motivation. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am overweight or have trouble controlling my weight. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I feel bloated. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I retain water or I have a tendency toward edema or swelling. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am thin. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My libido is low. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have poor circulation. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I don't have much muscle tone; I feel weak. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I get dizzy easily, especially if a stand up quickly. Yes [ ] No [ ]
Sometimes I get palpitations. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I often feel shaky. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I prefer hot weather / I hate the cold! Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have cold limbs, or cold hands and feet. Yes [ ] No [ ]
Given the choice I would prefer a hot drink. Yes [ ] No [ ]
Given the choice I would prefer a cold drink. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I often feel hot. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I sometimes feel feverish in the afternoon. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I prefer colder weather. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am often thirsty. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My mouth and throat often feel dry. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My hands and feet tend to be hot or sweaty. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My chest sweats especially at night. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I flush easily or have a red face. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am prone to low back or knee pain. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My ribs or flanks are painful or distended. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I feel better or have more energy with exercise. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have tense muscles. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I can easily injure my muscles and ligaments. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My hands or feet swell. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I get achy joints. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My arms and legs feel heavy. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I often crave carbohydrates. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My energy is low after I eat, and I get bloated. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I often experience digestive complaints such as loose stools,
abdominal pain, and flatulence. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My first bowel movement of the day is often loose. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My appetite is generally poor or erratic. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I tend to be constipated. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My bowel movements are hard and dry. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My bowel movements are thin and long like ribbon. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My bowel movements are like small pebbles. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have a nervous stomach and feel nauseous or get diarrhea when I'm stressed. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My mouth feels greasy. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am a vegan or vegetarian. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I need a lot of sleep. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have experienced night sweats. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am a restless sleeper. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have vivid dreams Yes [ ] No [ ]
I wake up during the night. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have trouble falling asleep. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am sometimes short of breath. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I perspire easily with exertion. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I catch colds easily. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have sinus problems, seasonal allergies, or a chronic cough. Yes [ ] No [ ]
It takes me a long time to recover from an illness. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I feel as if I can't quite clear my throat. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My complexion is pale or sallow. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I bruise easily. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I sometimes have dark circles under my eyes. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My skin, hair, and/or nails are dry. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been experiencing hair loss. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have dry eyes. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have blurry vision or floaters. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My nail beds are pale and my nails are dry and break easily. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I sometimes feel dull and have trouble concentrating. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My thinking often feels clouded. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I often feel anxious or uneasy; I am a worrywart! Yes [ ] No [ ]
I feel tense, overwhelmed or just generally "stuck." Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am restless and fidgety. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am often irritable. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I am stressed out. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I sigh a lot. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I grind my teeth at night. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I urinate frequently and the urine is very pale or clear. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My urine is cloudy. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been diagnosed with low progesterone levels or luteal phase defect. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been diagnosed with low estrogen levels. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been diagnosed with fibroids or uterine polyps. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have been diagnosed with elevated prolactin levels. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have experienced hot flashes. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have often suffered from yeast infections or have been diagnosed with
pelvic inflammatory disorder. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have PCOS. (Polycystic ovary syndrome) Yes [ ] No [ ]
I experience clear copious cervical fluid throughout my cycle
or at erratic points in my cycle. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I experience spotting before my period starts. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I suffer from loose stools during my period or pre-menstrually. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My breast are sore pre-menstrually, and also sometimes at ovulation. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have mood swings and/or irritability especially right before my period. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have other PMS symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, acne. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I get weepy and needy pre-menstrually. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have very heavy menstrual flow. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have a long period; my period lasts longer than seven days. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have a short period; my period is shorter than three days. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My period stops and starts. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My period is very light. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My menstrual blood is dark or brown rather than bright red, and/or clotted. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My menstrual blood is pink rather than bright red. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have discomfort, cramps or pain with my periods. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My menstrual cramps are relieved with heat (like a heating pad). Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have painful periods, with mucus-y clots. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have a dull pain after my period is over. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My menstrual cycle is long. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have an irregular menstrual cycle. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My menstrual cycles are short and my period is heavy and bright red. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My menstrual cycles are long and my period is short and light. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I sometimes miss a period or my period is late. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I frequently have profuse vaginal discharge that has no odor,
especially mid-cycle. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My vagina often feels dry and unlubricated. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have very little cervical fluid. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBTs are generally low, sometimes so low they are literally off the chart. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBT is below 97.2 in my follicular phase. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My temperatures are on the high side throughout the cycle. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My chart changes from month to month. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have unsteady temperatures or temperature spikes in the follicular phase. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My follicular phase lasts longer than 14 days
(low estrogen, or low FSH,
or reduced sensitivity to FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone). Yes [ ] No [ ]
My follicular phase is shorter than 12 days (early ovulation). Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have no temperature change between follicular and luteal phase
(no ovulation). Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have spotting at ovulation. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBT shifts slowly at ovulation, rising 0.2 or 0.3 degrees a day. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I'm ovulating unpredictably, on a different day each cycle. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have a short luteal phase, less than 12 days;
my period starts 11 days or less after my last day of egg white mucus. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My luteal phase is long (more than 14 days). Yes [ ] No [ ]
My luteal phase temperatures are low. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBTs rise slowly through the luteal phase
(slow reaction to increasing progesterone). Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBTs rise in the luteal phase but don't stay up for 12 days
(premature drop in progesterone). Yes [ ] No [ ]
My luteal phase temperatures are high (above 98.4 degrees F). Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBTs form a saddle shaped pattern in the luteal phase-rising,
falling, then rising again. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My luteal phase temperatures are erratic. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBT drops three to five days before my period starts
(possible luteal phase defect). Yes [ ] No [ ]
I have a saw-toothed pattern in temperatures in the luteal phase,
with my BBTs going up and down and up and down,
fluctuating daily by 0.3 degrees F or more. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My BBT does not drop right away when I begin a new cycle. Yes [ ] No [ ]
I'm not ovulating (anovulation). Yes [ ] No [ ]
My temperature doesn't change much, or at all, after ovulation
(I have a monophasic, as opposed to biphasic, BBT chart). Yes [ ] No [ ]
[font=Times New Roman]Yoko took the questionnaire and bowed to woman and thanked her. She quickly noticed the sheer amount of questions that she had to fill and for a moment she feared in case she made a mistake and not choosing the right one.
Quote:
Fertility questions
I have been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder. Yes [ ] No [X]
My metabolism is sluggish and I gain weight easily. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Yes [ ] No [X]
I feel cold a lot of the time. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am often tired or lethargic, and I don't have much endurance or motivation. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am overweight or have trouble controlling my weight. Yes [ ] No [X]
I feel bloated. Yes [ ] No [X]
I retain water or I have a tendency toward edema or swelling. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am thin. Yes [X] No [ ]
My libido is low. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have poor circulation. Yes [ ] No [X]
I don't have much muscle tone; I feel weak. Yes [ ] No [X]
I get dizzy easily, especially if a stand up quickly. Yes [ ] No [ X]
Sometimes I get palpitations. Yes [X] No [ ]
I often feel shaky. Yes [ ] No [X]
I prefer hot weather / I hate the cold! Yes [X] No [ ]
I have cold limbs, or cold hands and feet. Yes [X] No [ ]
Given the choice I would prefer a hot drink. Yes [X] No [ ]
Given the choice I would prefer a cold drink. Yes [ ] No [X]
I often feel hot. Yes [ ] No [X]
I sometimes feel feverish in the afternoon. Yes [ ] No [X]
I prefer colder weather. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am often thirsty. Yes [X] No [ ]
My mouth and throat often feel dry. Yes [ ] No [X]
My hands and feet tend to be hot or sweaty. Yes [ ] No [X]
My chest sweats especially at night. Yes [ ] No [X]
I flush easily or have a red face. Yes [X] No [ ]
I am prone to low back or knee pain. Yes [ ] No [X]
My ribs or flanks are painful or distended. Yes [ ] No [X]
I feel better or have more energy with exercise. Yes [X] No [ ]
I have tense muscles. Yes [X] No [ ]
I can easily injure my muscles and ligaments. Yes [ ] No [X]
My hands or feet swell. Yes [ ] No [X]
I get achy joints. Yes [ ] No [X]
My arms and legs feel heavy. Yes [ ] No [X]
I often crave carbohydrates. Yes [ ] No [X]
My energy is low after I eat, and I get bloated. Yes [X] No [ ]
I often experience digestive complaints such as loose stools,
abdominal pain, and flatulence. Yes [ ] No [X]
My first bowel movement of the day is often loose. Yes [ ] No [X]
My appetite is generally poor or erratic. Yes [ ] No [X]
I tend to be constipated. Yes [ ] No [X]
My bowel movements are hard and dry. Yes [ ] No [ X]
My bowel movements are thin and long like ribbon. Yes [X] No [ ]
My bowel movements are like small pebbles. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have a nervous stomach and feel nauseous or get diarrhea when I'm stressed. Yes [ ] No [X]
My mouth feels greasy. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am a vegan or vegetarian. Yes [X] No [ ]
I need a lot of sleep. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have experienced night sweats. Yes [X] No [ ]
I am a restless sleeper. Yes [ ] No [ X]
I have vivid dreams Yes [X] No [ ]
I wake up during the night. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have trouble falling asleep. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am sometimes short of breath. Yes [ ] No [X]
I perspire easily with exertion. Yes [ ] No [X]
I catch colds easily. Yes [X] No [ ]
I have sinus problems, seasonal allergies, or a chronic cough. Yes [ ] No [X]
It takes me a long time to recover from an illness. Yes [ ] No [X]
I feel as if I can't quite clear my throat. Yes [ ] No [X]
My complexion is pale or sallow. Yes [X] No [ ]
I bruise easily. Yes [X] No [ ]
I sometimes have dark circles under my eyes. Yes [ ] No [X]
My skin, hair, and/or nails are dry. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been experiencing hair loss. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have dry eyes. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have blurry vision or floaters. Yes [ ] No [X]
My nail beds are pale and my nails are dry and break easily. Yes [ ] No [X]
I sometimes feel dull and have trouble concentrating. Yes [ ] No [X]
My thinking often feels clouded. Yes [ ] No [X]
I often feel anxious or uneasy; I am a worrywart! Yes [ ] No [X]
I feel tense, overwhelmed or just generally "stuck." Yes [ ] No [X]
I am restless and fidgety. Yes [X] No [ ]
I am often irritable. Yes [ ] No [X]
I am stressed out. Yes [ ] No [X]
I sigh a lot. Yes [ ] No [X]
I grind my teeth at night. Yes [ ] No [X]
I urinate frequently and the urine is very pale or clear. Yes [ ] No [ X]
My urine is cloudy. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been diagnosed with low progesterone levels or luteal phase defect. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been diagnosed with low estrogen levels. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been diagnosed with fibroids or uterine polyps. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have been diagnosed with elevated prolactin levels. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have experienced hot flashes. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have often suffered from yeast infections or have been diagnosed with
pelvic inflammatory disorder. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have PCOS. (Polycystic ovary syndrome) Yes [ ] No [ X]
I experience clear copious cervical fluid throughout my cycle
or at erratic points in my cycle. Yes [ ] No [X]
I experience spotting before my period starts. Yes [ ] No [X]
I suffer from loose stools during my period or pre-menstrually. Yes [ ] No [X]
My breast are sore pre-menstrually, and also sometimes at ovulation. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have mood swings and/or irritability especially right before my period. Yes [X] No [ ]
I have other PMS symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, acne. Yes [ ] No [X]
I get weepy and needy pre-menstrually. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have very heavy menstrual flow. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have a long period; my period lasts longer than seven days. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have a short period; my period is shorter than three days. Yes [X] No [ ]
My period stops and starts. Yes [ ] No [X]
My period is very light. Yes [X] No [ ]
My menstrual blood is dark or brown rather than bright red, and/or clotted. Yes [ ] No [X]
My menstrual blood is pink rather than bright red. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have discomfort, cramps or pain with my periods. Yes [ ] No [X]
My menstrual cramps are relieved with heat (like a heating pad). Yes [ ] No [X]
I have painful periods, with mucus-y clots. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have a dull pain after my period is over. Yes [ ] No [X]
My menstrual cycle is long. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have an irregular menstrual cycle. Yes [X] No [ ]
My menstrual cycles are short and my period is heavy and bright red. Yes [ ] No [X]
My menstrual cycles are long and my period is short and light. Yes [ ] No [X]
I sometimes miss a period or my period is late. Yes [X] No [ ]
I frequently have profuse vaginal discharge that has no odor,
especially mid-cycle. Yes [ ] No [X]
My vagina often feels dry and unlubricated. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have very little cervical fluid. Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBTs are generally low, sometimes so low they are literally off the chart. Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBT is below 97.2 in my follicular phase. Yes [ ] No [X]
My temperatures are on the high side throughout the cycle. Yes [ ] No [X]
My chart changes from month to month. Yes [X] No [ ]
I have unsteady temperatures or temperature spikes in the follicular phase. Yes [ ] No [X]
My follicular phase lasts longer than 14 days
(low estrogen, or low FSH,
or reduced sensitivity to FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone). Yes [ ] No [X]
My follicular phase is shorter than 12 days (early ovulation). Yes [ ] No [X]
I have no temperature change between follicular and luteal phase
(no ovulation). Yes [ ] No [ X]
I have spotting at ovulation. Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBT shifts slowly at ovulation, rising 0.2 or 0.3 degrees a day. Yes [ ] No [X]
I'm ovulating unpredictably, on a different day each cycle. Yes [ ] No [X]
I have a short luteal phase, less than 12 days;
my period starts 11 days or less after my last day of egg white mucus. Yes [ ] No [X]
My luteal phase is long (more than 14 days). Yes [ ] No [X]
My luteal phase temperatures are low. Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBTs rise slowly through the luteal phase
(slow reaction to increasing progesterone). Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBTs rise in the luteal phase but don't stay up for 12 days
(premature drop in progesterone). Yes [ ] No [X]
My luteal phase temperatures are high (above 98.4 degrees F). Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBTs form a saddle shaped pattern in the luteal phase-rising,
falling, then rising again. Yes [ ] No [X]
My luteal phase temperatures are erratic. Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBT drops three to five days before my period starts
(possible luteal phase defect). Yes [ ] No [X]
I have a saw-toothed pattern in temperatures in the luteal phase,
with my BBTs going up and down and up and down,
fluctuating daily by 0.3 degrees F or more. Yes [ ] No [X]
My BBT does not drop right away when I begin a new cycle. Yes [ ] No [X]
I'm not ovulating (anovulation). Yes [X] No [ ]
My temperature doesn't change much, or at all, after ovulation
(I have a monophasic, as opposed to biphasic, BBT chart). Yes [ ] No [X]
[font=Times New Roman]She made several clarification questions to the doctors and when she finished the questionnaire, she passed it over to Saya.
Saya takes a look on the questions and sighs.If it would have been to fill in documents after documents for her wish come true,she might wouldn't have gotten it.But with a look to Yoko,as she was filling it in,she started to fill it out,too and hand it back to the person. "Here...I hope you keep the Data save and noone else will see it." she gave the woman on the way as she took it from her.
I have been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
My metabolism is sluggish and I gain weight easily. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I feel cold a lot of the time. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I am often tired or lethargic, and I don't have much endurance or motivation. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I am overweight or have trouble controlling my weight. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I feel bloated. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I retain water or I have a tendency toward edema or swelling. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I am thin. Yes [ x ] No [ ]
My libido is low. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I have poor circulation. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I don't have much muscle tone; I feel weak. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I get dizzy easily, especially if a stand up quickly. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
Sometimes I get palpitations. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I often feel shaky. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I prefer hot weather / I hate the cold! Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I have cold limbs, or cold hands and feet. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
Given the choice I would prefer a hot drink. Yes [ x ] No [ ]
Given the choice I would prefer a cold drink. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I often feel hot. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I sometimes feel feverish in the afternoon. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I prefer colder weather. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I am often thirsty. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
My mouth and throat often feel dry. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
My hands and feet tend to be hot or sweaty. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
My chest sweats especially at night. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I flush easily or have a red face. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I am prone to low back or knee pain. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
My ribs or flanks are painful or distended. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I feel better or have more energy with exercise. Yes [ x ] No [ ]
I have tense muscles. Yes [ ] No [ x ]
I can easily injure my muscles and ligaments. Yes [ ] No [x]
My hands or feet swell. Yes [ ] No [x]
I get achy joints. Yes [ ] No [x]
My arms and legs feel heavy. Yes [ ] No [x]
I often crave carbohydrates. Yes [ ] No [x]
My energy is low after I eat, and I get bloated. Yes [ ] No [x]
I often experience digestive complaints such as loose stools,
abdominal pain, and flatulence. Yes [ ] No [x]
My first bowel movement of the day is often loose. Yes [ ] No [x ]
My appetite is generally poor or erratic. Yes [ ] No [x ]
I tend to be constipated. Yes [ ] No [ ]
My bowel movements are hard and dry. Yes [ ] No [x ]
My bowel movements are thin and long like ribbon. Yes [ ] No [x]
My bowel movements are like small pebbles. Yes [x] No [ ]
I have a nervous stomach and feel nauseous or get diarrhea when I'm stressed. Yes [ ] No [x ]
My mouth feels greasy. Yes [ ] No [x]
I am a vegan or vegetarian. Yes [ ] No [x]
I need a lot of sleep. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have experienced night sweats. Yes [ ] No [x]
I am a restless sleeper. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have vivid dreams Yes [x] No [ ]
I wake up during the night. Yes [x] No [ ]
I have trouble falling asleep. Yes [ ] No [x]
I am sometimes short of breath. Yes [ ] No [x]
I perspire easily with exertion. Yes [ ] No [x]
I catch colds easily. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have sinus problems, seasonal allergies, or a chronic cough. Yes [ ] No [x]
It takes me a long time to recover from an illness. Yes [ ] No [x]
I feel as if I can't quite clear my throat. Yes [ ] No [x]
My complexion is pale or sallow. Yes [ ] No [x]
I bruise easily. Yes [ ] No [x]
I sometimes have dark circles under my eyes. Yes [ ] No [x]
My skin, hair, and/or nails are dry. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have been experiencing hair loss. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have dry eyes. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have blurry vision or floaters. Yes [ ] No x]
My nail beds are pale and my nails are dry and break easily. Yes [ ] No [x]
I sometimes feel dull and have trouble concentrating. Yes [ ] No [x]
My thinking often feels clouded. Yes [ ] No [x]
I often feel anxious or uneasy; I am a worrywart! Yes [ ] No [x]
I feel tense, overwhelmed or just generally "stuck." Yes [ ] No [x]
I am restless and fidgety. Yes [ ] No [x ]
I am often irritable. Yes [ ] No [x]
I am stressed out. Yes [ ] No [x]
I sigh a lot. Yes [ ] No [x]
I grind my teeth at night. Yes [ ] No [x]
I urinate frequently and the urine is very pale or clear. Yes [ ] No [x]
My urine is cloudy. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have been diagnosed with low progesterone levels or luteal phase defect. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have been diagnosed with low estrogen levels. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have been diagnosed with fibroids or uterine polyps. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have been diagnosed with elevated prolactin levels. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have experienced hot flashes. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have often suffered from yeast infections or have been diagnosed with
pelvic inflammatory disorder. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have PCOS. (Polycystic ovary syndrome) Yes [ ] No [x]
I experience clear copious cervical fluid throughout my cycle
or at erratic points in my cycle. Yes [ ] No [x]
I experience spotting before my period starts. Yes [ ] No [x]
I suffer from loose stools during my period or pre-menstrually. Yes [ ] No [x]
My breast are sore pre-menstrually, and also sometimes at ovulation. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have mood swings and/or irritability especially right before my period. Yes [x] No [ ]
I have other PMS symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, acne. Yes [ ] No [x]
I get weepy and needy pre-menstrually. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have very heavy menstrual flow. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have a long period; my period lasts longer than seven days. Yes [x] No [ ]
I have a short period; my period is shorter than three days. Yes [ ] No [x]
My period stops and starts. Yes [x] No [ ]
My period is very light. Yes [x] No [ ]
My menstrual blood is dark or brown rather than bright red, and/or clotted. Yes [ ] No [x]
My menstrual blood is pink rather than bright red. Yes [ ] No [x ]
I have discomfort, cramps or pain with my periods. Yes [ ] No [x]
My menstrual cramps are relieved with heat (like a heating pad). Yes [ ] No [x]
I have painful periods, with mucus-y clots. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have a dull pain after my period is over. Yes [ ] No [x]
My menstrual cycle is long. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have an irregular menstrual cycle. Yes [ ] No [x]
My menstrual cycles are short and my period is heavy and bright red. Yes [ ] No [x]
My menstrual cycles are long and my period is short and light. Yes [x ] No [ ]
I sometimes miss a period or my period is late. Yes [ ] No [x]
I frequently have profuse vaginal discharge that has no odor,
especially mid-cycle. Yes [ ] No [x]
My vagina often feels dry and unlubricated. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have very little cervical fluid. Yes [ ] No [x]
Basal Body Tempreature (B.B.T)
My BBTs are generally low, sometimes so low they are literally off the chart. Yes [ ] No [x]
My BBT is below 97.2 in my follicular phase. Yes [ ] No [x]
My temperatures are on the high side throughout the cycle. Yes [ ] No [x]
My chart changes from month to month. Yes [x] No [ ]
I have unsteady temperatures or temperature spikes in the follicular phase. Yes [ ] No [x]
My follicular phase lasts longer than 14 days
(low estrogen, or low FSH,
or reduced sensitivity to FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone). Yes [ ] No [x]
My follicular phase is shorter than 12 days (early ovulation). Yes [ ] No [x]
I have no temperature change between follicular and luteal phase
(no ovulation). Yes [x] No [ ]
I have spotting at ovulation. Yes [ ] No [x]
My BBT shifts slowly at ovulation, rising 0.2 or 0.3 degrees a day. Yes [ ] No [x]
I'm ovulating unpredictably, on a different day each cycle. Yes [ ] No [x]
I have a short luteal phase, less than 12 days;
my period starts 11 days or less after my last day of egg white mucus. Yes [ ] No [x]
My luteal phase is long (more than 14 days). Yes [x] No [ ]
My luteal phase temperatures are low. Yes [ ] No [x]
My BBTs rise slowly through the luteal phase
(slow reaction to increasing progesterone). Yes [x] No [ ]
My BBTs rise in the luteal phase but don't stay up for 12 days
(premature drop in progesterone). Yes [ ] No [x]
My luteal phase temperatures are high (above 98.4 degrees F). Yes [ ] No [x]
My BBTs form a saddle shaped pattern in the luteal phase-rising,
falling, then rising again. Yes [ ] No [x]
My luteal phase temperatures are erratic. Yes [ ] No [x]
My BBT drops three to five days before my period starts
(possible luteal phase defect). Yes [ ] No [x]
I have a saw-toothed pattern in temperatures in the luteal phase,
with my BBTs going up and down and up and down,
fluctuating daily by 0.3 degrees F or more. Yes [ ] No [x ]
My BBT does not drop right away when I begin a new cycle. Yes [ ] No [x]
I'm not ovulating (anovulation). Yes [ ] No [x]
My temperature doesn't change much, or at all, after ovulation
(I have a monophasic, as opposed to biphasic, BBT chart). Yes [ ] No [x]
Saya then looked back to Yoko and smiled a bit.Getting nervous already,Love ?
The Cryer doctor hastily shut down a news feed and smiled upon receiving the completed questionnaires.
'Thanks a lot. I know the paperwork can be a drag, but it will help us treat you effectively and get you that baby.' She quickly read the data, her eyes scanning back and forth like a machine.
'Oh - since you are not ovulating Miss Murakami, we need to investigate why this is so we can fix the problem. There are a number of typical causes :' she counted the causes off on one hand.
'Polycystic ovary syndrome, Hypothalamic dysfunction, Ovulatory dysfunction, Thyroid disorders, Hyperprolactinemia. We know you have not been diagnosed with PCOS, but perhaps your last doctor was not as thorough as ours. Your course of treatment will have to include more appointments with OB/GYNs, don't worry though: it doesn't necessarily mean you are stuck; there are treatments to help encourage your bodies natural processes for reliable ovulation.
"Miss Hiroyuki' she gestured to the datapad 'this indicates that there is probably an imbalance in your progesterone levels during your cycle. This should be easily treatable, depending on the cause, and makes you a better candidate for oocyte retrieval.
The reasons are varied and could involve things like: a temporary increase in sodium retention, reduced natriuresis, with an increase in extracellular fluid volume, neurosteroid production and interaction etcetera; I don't want to bore you with the details, but testing on Denver will give us a clearer picture.
The women took a sip of something green and focused back on Yoko.
'Miss Murakami: your archetype are considered to have blood deficiency, which can reflect anemia or more minor undernourishment. The blood nourishes the endometrium, making a healthy home for an embryo. Sometimes blood deficiency is caused by anemia, but it can also be caused by poor diet or heavy periods. The fact that you are a vegetarian is probably affecting your iron levels, and therefore general nutrition. It is not uncommon, I have seen it a lot.' She rifled through a set of cards and handed one to Yoko. 'This card tells you what you should and shouldn't eat.'
Quote:Advice:
Regular meals of nutritional foods, Iron from plant and animal sources, Foods rich in vitamin C (to help the absorption of iron), Lots of plant and/or animal protein.
Supplements:
Wheat grass or liquid chlorophyll, Floradix (iron with herbs), L-carnitine
The Doctor focused once more on Saya 'Miss Hiroyuki: Your fertility archetype condition typically features poor energy and blood flow throughout the body, or what is referred to as qi and blood stagnation. Over time, it can lead to stagnation in the reproductive system, which can cause ovulation problems and inflexible fallopian tubes. I do not want to worry you but blood stagnation can cause painful or stop-and-start periods, and can lead to reproductive system obstructions such as endometriosis, fibroids, polyps, and cysts. Of course we will do everything we can to exclude those eventualities. You may not exhibit all of these symptoms, you just fall into that niche.' She handed a different card to Saya: 'This details what you should do and take:'
Quote:Advice:
Regular aerobic exercise, Plenty of fibre, Stress reduction, Hot water with lemon in the morning, Complex carbohydrates, Avoid soy products, Avoid alcohol
'Fertility labs will propose a relatively intensive programme. As I said before, this will be a daily routine, and some of the testing may be uncomfortable. It is a definite commitment, and not to be taken lightly. If you have any vacation time, you should take it now: it is better that you are not busy with work for the duration.' the woman began counting off points again on one hand:
'Week one will involve you acting on our nutritional and lifestyle advice. Scheduling will be relatively light, whilst we wait for the dietary improvements to take effect.
Week two will mark the beginning of regular consultations, Ob/GYN examinations and injections to help regulate and improve your chemical & hormonal levels.
At the four week point we shall assess whether particular treatments are working, and make changes to the treatment programme where necessary.
Week five will be light as we wait for said changes to take effect.
Week eight marks the point when testing will reveal just how far things have progressed, and hopefully will give us a date for oocyte retrieval.' she spread her hands and smiled as she wrapped up.
'So, do either of you have any questions? And how soon before you can leave? Do you need to collect any possessions?'