AboutEdward Joseph Ramirez, MD, FACOG Expertise I am a specialist in infertility and advanced gynecological care. I can answer questions about infertility, gynecology related ills, menopause...virtually anything that affects women's health. PLEASE tell me where you are writing from as I am always interested.
Experience I have been practicing as an Ob/Gyn and Infertility Specialist for over 23 years. Gynecology, advanced laparoscopic surgery, basic infertility, IUI's, IVF, reproductive surgery, and ovulation induction are all areas of my expertise. I am Board Certified. I have been doing In Vitro Fertilization in my clinic for 15 years.
Organizations American College of OB/GYN, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists,Resolve-National Chapter, Open Path - Northern California, Board of Directors Monterey Medical Society
Publications American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education/Credentials Medical Degree from Stanford University, Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center, Reproductive Training at Pacific Fertility Center, San Francisco
Question my man and i have been trying to have a baby and my doctor told me that since i have irregular cycles that i will have problems getting pregnant. i have been taking folic acid a multi vitamin and a herbal that is to help with fertilty and it is called maca. i just want to no when will i finally b pregnant and be happy. i am writting from pa
Answer Hello Kayla from the U.S.,
I'm afraid that I cannot answer your question, because I cannot foresee the future. I wish that I could :) Your main problem is that you are not ovulating on a regular basis. Without ovulation, the egg is not released from the ovary. If there is not egg, there is no pregnancy. Your best option would be to see a fertility specialist who can put you on a medication to stimulate your ovary to ovulate. Then you should have a good chance of getting pregnant. The folic acid and multivitamin are good. I can't comment regarding the herb because I have never heard of it, and don't know anything about it. None of these will make you more likely to get pregnant, however.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
