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Dr. Natasha Stamper, PharmD | Fertility Medication Educator

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✨IVF Mom | Pharmacist
✨I help you navigate and save money on your fertility medications!

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I was always afraid to call and ask prices but learned fast it is best to compare! How many pharmacies do you call to price check? #ivfjourney #fertilitypharmacist #fertilitymedsavings by @fertility_pharmacist

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5 months ago

a reminder 🤍

a lot can feel like it’s going wrong
before anything feels right

before my daughter…
it honestly felt that way some days

if you’re in the middle of the hard part of the journey,
I see you

share this with someone who might need the reminder today

#ivfjourney
#fertilitysupport
#ttccommunity
#infertilitysupport
fertilitypharmacist by @fertility_pharmacist

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7 months ago

❓Are you asking the right questions about your fertility medications?

Understanding how they work and what to expect can make all the difference in your journey.

1. How does my fertility medication work?

Learn why it’s prescribed and how it supports your treatment.

2. What potential side effects are there?

Be prepared for common side effects and know when to seek help.

3. How should I properly administer my fertility medications?

Understand the correct technique to ensure effectiveness and safety.

4. What are the expected outcomes of my fertility medications?

Set realistic expectations and track your progress confidently.

#fertilitymedications #ttcsupport #ivfjourney #fertilitypharmacist #fertilityawareness

Have you asked your provider or pharmacist about potential side effects? by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

Here are 5 ways you can master fertility medication injections 💉
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💗 Store your medications properly – fertility medications are a large portion of our cost for treatments. Not storing them correctly is very important. Tip: have your fertility pharmacist or nurse write on each box refrigerate for you that requires it!
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💗Understand which syringe and needle gauge is needed for each medication – the needle length and gauge do matter! Subcutaneous injections use a short thin needle to go underneath the skin’s surface and longer needles are needed to go in the muscle.
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💗What to do if you miss a dose? Call your clinic right away! Some doses absolutely cannot be missed and others you may skip or “catch up” – Please try not to let this happen 😁
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💗How to track your doses and inventory – I have many tips and tricks for my patients! Use a tracker, cell phone alarms, and calendars!
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Click the link in my bio for a FREE Medication Tracker that I made especially with you in mind!

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#ivf #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior #ivftransfer #ivfcommunity #ivfpregnancy #ivfsupport #ivfsisters #ivfgotthis #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #tbtc #ivfijnjections #pharmacist #ttccommunity by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

Did you know some fertility meds don’t need to go in the fridge? Keeping your meds stored correctly is essential to their effectiveness.

💊 Here’s the quick breakdown:

✅ Store these in the fridge: Gonal-F, Menopur (after mixing), Cetrotide, Ovidrel (can be at room temp for up to 30 days)

❌ No fridge needed: Lupron (before mixing), Progesterone in Oil

What’s one fertility med you’ve been unsure about storing?

#fertilitymeds #fertilitypharmacist #lupron #gonalf by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

💊 Did you know you can ask for overfill doses on fertility meds?
Some fertility meds (like Gonal-F and Menopur) come with a little extra in each vial — enough to save you hundreds over time.

Here’s how:
✅ Ask your clinic if they allow you to use overfill doses.
✅ Track how much medication you actually use.
✅ Save the leftover doses and avoid buying extra vials!

Have you ever heard of this hack? Would you ask your doctor about it? 👇

#fertility #fertilityjourney #fertilitymedications #infertilityawareness #ttc #ttcjourney #womenshealth #fertilitypharmacist #fertilitydiet #ivf #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior #infertilitysucks #infertilitysupport by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

Starting fertility medications can be overwhelming. Here are 5 things I wish I had known before starting. 🌟

I’ve been gone for a while, but I’m excited to return to posting and being present with you all! I’ve missed connecting with this amazing community and look forward to sharing more tips and insights on your fertility journey.

What’s one thing you wish you knew about fertility medications? Comment below! #FertilityJourney #IVFSuccess #MedicationTips” by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

💊Clomid, also known as the generic name clomiphene, tricks the body into thinking there is not enough estrogen by blocking estrogen receptors. This makes the body release GnRH, which in turn, tells the pituitary to release more FSH & LH. These hormones stimulate the ovaries and boost ovulation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💊Femara, also known as the generic name letrozole. Femara stops androgens in your body from converting into estrogen. When estrogen is blocked, the pituitary gland gets a message that it needs to produce follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates the ovary to produce an egg.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Letrozole is now considered to be the drug of choice for ovulation induction in women with PCOS.

Some side effects include dizziness, fatigue, headache, bloating, hot flashes.

Save this for later!!!

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#fertilitypharmacist #letrozole #femara #clomid #eggfreezing #fertility #fertilitypharmacist #ivfstrongertogether #fertilitycoaching #ttcjourney Showing differences in Clomid and letrozole used for medication in IVF or infertility by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

🚨PHARMACY TIP you NEED to KNOW!!!

Blooper Edition 😂

Always remember to keep your medications up and away from small children and pets!!! Please and Thank you!!!

Follow me for more fun and exciting fertility medication tips and tricks!!!

#ivf #ivfjourney #pharmacist #pharmacistlife #pharmacisthacks #fertilitymedicationproblems by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

Time is a thief 🥲

#infertility #ivfjourney #rainbowbaby🌈 by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

😍Save this for later!!
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The perfect prenatal is one of the first parts of your fertility journey, and so important!
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When shopping around here a few things to consider:
✔Folic Acid - look for 400-800mcg
✔Iron ~27mg for women
✔Choline for brain development
✔Calcium for bone health
✔Omega-3’s - DHA & EPA
✔Look for NSF or USP Certified
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NSF = National Science Foundation certified Good Manufacturing Processes. This ensures that what’s inside the bottle matches what’s on the Supplement Facts label.
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USP = U.S Pharmacopeia & is a nonprofit organization that sets the federal standards for drugs, dietary supplements, and foods.
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In a perfect world, women would get all their nutrients from their diet. This is not always the case so it is very important that all women of childbearing age take a good quality prenatal.
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💕see @babiesafter35 for a great resource on prenatal vitamins and folic acid!
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*This account is for educational purposes only. No medical advice given* by @fertility_pharmacist

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2 years ago

🧡 Quality time is my love language…what is yours?

#fertility #fertilityjourney #infertilityawareness #ttc #ttcjourney by @fertility_pharmacist

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