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 Hi, I was diagnosed with pcos 3 years ago and successfully conceived my daughter who is now 2. my husband and i are trying for baby #2. i used femara 2.5 two times a day and had a follicle that measured 2 cm on friday and my dr. gave me a hcg injection to help me ovulate. my ovulation predictor showed that i either ovulated sat. or sun. i was just wondering if i would have a good chance of being pregnant if we had intercourse friday, sat., and sunday. i have a really good feeling about it but i tend to worry a lot so was just wondering if i would have a good chance of becoming pregnant. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you
Answer Hello Cherisse from the U.S.,
The protocol I prefer is for patients to have intercourse every day, once per day, only one ejaculation per episode for a four day period starting the day after HCG. So in your case, if you had HCG on Friday, you should have had intercourse on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
