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I had recurrent miscarriages and with all of the testing from GW and Shady Grove showing nothing out of the ordinary.  I was positive it was immunological, even though a lot of RE's don't believe in that, because I would ovulate fine, get pregnant repeatedly, then miscarry (often at the chemical stage... even during clomid/IUI treatment at SG).  SG told me I probably had bad eggs, but that made no sense since I have one son conceived quickly with no trouble (and what are the chances that my first egg ever was the only "good" one in the bunch?)  Plus I have other autoimmune issues (though those are supposedly unrelated as well).

I tried Dr. Braverman, but it did feel like a sales pitch and I wasn't totally comfortable with what patients were saying was his first line of treatment (can't remember the drug name now).  So I went to see Dr. Abassi for IVIG and voila!   My first round of Clomid/IUI (preceeded by an IVIG treatment) with her was unsuccessful, but the next month when I was taking a "break" from treatment, I got pregnant on my own with twins!  (Just delivered them at 32 weeks!)  Dr. Abassi was very supportive and continued to see me as a patient and ensure that I received follow up IVIG treatments.  I know this is not the miracle cure for everyone, but I knew it was what I needed and am so glad that she was willing to help.

I should add that I already take a very powerful immunosuppressant for my other autoimmune issues and, although it would be better to be pregnant without it, that medicine was not helpful or harmful in conceiving or carrying the babies to delivery.
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