Very important??? Only serious answers plz...?

Question

I've never had my periods very frequently, but in the last few years (2 or so) I only have it like twice a year or something. I'm not pregnant, I have taken many tests thru-out the years and they have always been negative. I've also been to the Gyno and she has told me not to worry, I'm in perfect health. But still no period... My husband and I are now trying to have a baby and we don't know what to do about this. Does anyone have an idea please? Maybe you know someone who has this kind of problem??? What could be causing this?

Answer 1

Have you had your blood drawn to check for thyroid disorders? Just a thought-ask your gynecologist if you are ovulating-that is more of a predictor of your fertility than your periods.

Answer 2

This is something that only a doctor can completely diagnose, but I do know that many women get on birth control in order to help regulate their hormones, in turn regulating their period somewhat. There are specific drugs out there that help regulate your period as well, though most doctors will recommend birth control, as it tends to be less detrimental to your system.

As far as getting pregnant, your period directly relates to your bodies ability to produce fertile eggs, and after a short period of time (approximately every 4 weeks), the eggs are then released from the body when they are no longer fertile. If you are only having your period a couple times per year, I would say these are your best options:

1) If you have any idea when your next period will be, try and have sex as much as possible in the couple of weeks leading up to that point. This will increase your possibility of getting pregnant.

2) Go see a reproductive specialist (not just a Gyno!) and see what he thinks about your situation, and he can actually test your egg production and fertility to see if there is a problem that you don't know about, or if your system simply needs a "reset" of some kind.

Answer 3

I have the same exact problem. My gyno did some blood work on me and told me if I needed to get pregnant they had ways to help me. But it turns out I already was. Even though I don't get it, I am still really fertile. The only thing that came up on my blood work was some high hormone levels.

Usually birth control will help regulate you. It is not good for your body to not have a period for a long time. You can get diseases that way. I would go back to your doctor and tell her to run some tests. If everything is ok, then get on the pill. She might have to start you on a pill for a few days to get you bleeding though. Hope this helps you!

Answer 4

There could be many reasons for a missed period and If I were you I would find a new gynecologist because its not normal and should be tested in the very least. Find a new dr and have her check you out and tell her you want to have a baby and hopefully the problem will be something small such as not ovulating and can be corrected with drugs. God Bless and Good luck!

Answer 5

I have heard that infrequent periods mean you are less fertile or infertile. But the doctor says you're okay? Are you really thin? Being too skinny can disrupt periods too and make it harder to conceive.

After your periods, for maybe two or three days, is your vaginal discharge yellowish at all? That's a good sign things are working in order. If your OBGYN hasn't discussed this with you yet, talk to her about keeping a record of your discharge and color/smell/runny or not, etc. This can help determine when you are fertile or if you're not as fertile as others. (When I say discharge, I mean the regular lubrication you produce naturally, say, like when you get aroused.)

Good luck, I hope things work well. (Hope I didn't scare you either!)

Answer 6

I second what Rainsinger said.

First, you need a new OB-GYN. You should have your hormone levels tested if they haven't been already. My wife has PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - ovarian cysts). She is overweight and had irregular periods. After laser surgery to remove the cysts, her doctor told her she needed to get on birth control to regulate her hormone levels in order to get her to have regular periods and ovulation. She was also told to lose weight, as being overweight interferes with natural hormone production/regulation. However, my wife quit taking the BC pills within a couple of months because they made her so moody.

Then last year, she decided she wanted to have a baby. She went to a fertility specialist, but she hadn't had a period in nine months. She was put on some medication to make her have a period, and then on Clomid. It took less than three or four months for her to get pregnant, we are expecting our little daughter in less than four weeks.

Answer 7

i had the exact same problem.....i was only getting a period 3 or 4 times a year (compared to the usually 12) i am on # 2 now. you have to wait to ovulate....if you dont know when your going to get your period it is hard to know when your going to ovulate....the best advise i can give you is to have sex everyday....or more than once if you can. if you can everyday, at least once, then when you do ovulate (whenever that may be) you should be able to fertilize the egg no prob. now if you get a period...that means (more than likely) the egg was not fertilized. the more often you have sex the better!! i am sure your husband wont mind! lol!

good luck

Answer 8

If you are really worried and want a second opinion, head to a women's clinic. They specialize in these types of issues.

If you are trying to get pregnant and are worried, first thing is relax and try. Most people are so uptight that stress inhibits the process (this has been shown in studies in countries like Bosnia, Sudan, and Ethiopia).

Then try checking cycles and counts. It is not so abnormal for women to cycle less. It is just that we hear more about those that cycle more or heavier because that's what sells tampons.

As I said in my first paragraph, if you really want to know, go to a women's clinic for more information.

All the best to you and your husband.

Answer 9

Well I think it is safe to say that you do ovulate since you do get your period somtimes so you probably can get pregnant. Predicting when you will will be hard. Maybe look into buying one of those ovulation kits they have at the store/pharmacy. I'm not in the medical field though so you might want to contact your OBGYN and see what they think.

Answer 10

A) see a fertility specialist. They can run all kinds of tests and do all kinds of things to get you pregnant. B) Go to the message boards on IVillage.com. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. There are many on there experiencing what you have. (I didn't even know that was possible to I went on those boards.) Good luck!

Answer 11

A friend of mine has the same problem. She has a condition called amenorrhea. Its the abormal supression or absence of your menstrual cycle. She never knows when her cycle is coming therefore doesnt know when she ovulates. Your best bet would be to see a fertility specialist about getting clomid or something like it, which would cause you to ovulate and therefore be able to get pregnant. Good luck with trying.