I'm only in my early 20's but earlier in the year had an operation to remove serious Cysts and endometreosis, I was told then by the docs that my right ovary no longer produces eggs and that I should have any kids I want before I'm 30. They also said they're not sure if I could ever concieve.... is there any way of knowing without actually trying to get pregnant as I don't want kids just yet but definately do at some stage and it's been playing on my mind.
2006-11-22 05:16:19 · 8 answers · asked by Katie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
DiRTY D (lovely name)...
Here's another idea, how about you read the question correctly, I have been to docs and have written in the q what I was told.... Unfortunately I don't have the cash to be splashing out on expensive consultancy's so I thought maybe since there are quite a lot of women on answers that one has been in a similar situation and could help me out, so since you are neither a doctor nor female then who the hell are you to even click on the question.... next time you feel like taking out your frustration at life on me..... don't.
2006-11-22 05:33:19 · update #1
I know sometimes even Doctors get it wrong.
If you are producing eggs in your left ovary you have every chance they will be.
You should ask your GP for a referral to a fertility specialist who would look at your medical records and be able to tell you more and what the actual chances are!
If and when you decide to have kids remember that fertilisation is more likely to occur 2-3 days after ovulation. The reason they suggest you try before you are 30 is because it is easier for younger women too! Try also not to get stressed over it as this really can stop you getting pregnant. I tried for a few years! I gave up hoping, got myself a job and next thing I was pregnant!!
2006-11-22 05:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to ask the doctor that did the surgery and its still a guess. The doctor can tell you how much damage has been done from scarring. And one ovary means you will ovulate only every other month, on average. (the side of ovulation is random, but averages out to 50% on each side). I know endometreosis makes it harder to get pregnant and you may need surgery again right before you start trying.
When it's time there are things that can be done to help. But, in the mean time, don't waste a moment of life worrying about something that may not be a problem at all. Enjoy every day and take on that problem IF it becomes a problem.
2006-11-22 16:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to learn Natural Family Planning. By observing a few simple signs you will be able to tell if and when you are ovulating. Firstly take your temperature when you wake up in the morning, it will rise when you ovulate and stay higher until your next period starts. Not all women ovulate on every cycle, this is normal. Also keep an ee on you mucus, it will become stretchy like egg white when you enter your fertile time. Your egg is viable for 12-24 hours after ovulation and sperm can survive for up to 5 days in your most fertile mucus. If you want to avoid getting pregnant you simple abstain from having sex for a few days each month.
The Couple to Couple League offer an excellent home study course which I took and can highly recommend. You can also learn the basics of charting online with FertilityFriend.com.
By learning NFP you can see how your fertility is looking, and if you take the course with the Couple to Couple League they have special councellers available to help you if you have an questions.
Also try getting hold of a book called Fertility, Cycles and Nurtition by Marilyn Shannon (available from the Couple to Couple League). The book shows how making some simple changes in your nurtition and taking certain vitamin supplements can help improve your fertility.
2006-11-23 03:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by MrsC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you could afford to see expensive consultants they might not find anything conclusive as to whether they could tell you if you can conceive or not. Afterall, there have been many women who have had all sorts of tests and have either been told that they can't have children and then have conceived or vice versa. It seems to be one of those medical areas that even the best Drs can't always give you an explaination or answer to unfortunately. The only thing you can do to find out for sure is to try and get pregnant. Good luck. xxx
2006-11-22 14:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiya hun, really not sure if you can find out unless you just try, but like you said your nit ready to do that yet. I had reall problems with my ovaries etc and was unsure if i could have a baby when i decided to try it took me 2 1/2 years to concieve.
hope it all goes well x
2006-11-22 13:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is that you wont know until you start trying. Gynacology has made great strides with what they can do, but this is one area that they just do not have the technology to make an accurate prediction. So its a case of wait and see...good luck...;
2006-11-22 16:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to have kids then you may want to start now and see what happens. My sister had endometriosis and she had to have invetro with her first but then she popped out a second and a third kid with no problems whatsoever. Hopefully you will be fine and will have no problems.
2006-11-22 13:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by stella 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's an idea... How bout going and asking a doctor. If a doctor can't help you complete strangers on here certainly can't.
2006-11-22 13:19:59 · answer #8 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 10⤋