we have been trying to get pregnant for about 5 months now. I went off the pill and started trying right away. I was on the pill for about 2 and half years. My period has been a little crazy like for 3 times it's been 25 days and now it's been being 30 days. I've tried to use the ovulating sticks every month but still no luck. I'm just getting so frustrated and I really need help. I'm still very young in my early 20's. I really didn't think it would take us this long.
2006-11-28 06:13:26 · 12 answers · asked by KR86 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
You may not be ovulating yet, since you just stopped the pill. That would explain why you can't conceive and why the ovulation predictor is not working. As I've learned, it is possible to menstruate even though you don't ovulate. This is most commonly seen in women coming off the birth control pill, because their bodies just routinely menstruate. You could try taking your basal body temperature every morning and see if a pattern emerges.
Although age is an indicator of how difficult it can be to conceive, it is not the only determining factor. I'd suggest that you visit your obgyn if you're concerned something's really wrong. You should do that anyway before you conceive to make sure you're doing all the right things and get a good prenatal vitamin. She can perform blood work, which will indicate whether you are ovulating.
On another note, you might be having trouble because you are irregular. This is another common side effect of coming off the pill. It may take up to a year to regulate, at which point it will be easier to conceive. In fact, you're truly not "infertile" untl you hit that critical 12 month mark anyway.
It probably isn't a good idea to take any more hormones into your body to try to regulate yourself. Rather, just wait a few more months and see if you develop a pattern.
2006-11-28 06:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well..my first bit of advice is talk to your doctor. 5 months isn't really all that long, but some doctors may be willing to help. ALso, start charting your temps. Every morning before you move..take your temperature. Usually around ovulation your temp will be a little higher. You can find several places online that can help determine if and when you ovulate. You should be having sex every other day during the time you ovulate. There are lots of things that could be causing you not to get pregnant, but that are treatable. If you are not ovulating, they can give you fertility drugs such as Clomid. If you are not ovulating, I would look into PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). It is the number 1 casue of female infertility. I wouldn't worry too much...most likely you will have your baby..it just may take a little longer than you planned. Good luck.
2006-11-28 14:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by trevnme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this is one side of birth control nobody cares to tell you about!!! but do not friet it will take some time. You are most fertil when you are on your period! and just a few days after you need to have intercourse as much as you can when you are on your cycle and if that doesn't work ask you doc about fertilaty meds but while you take the meds you still have to have sex all is does is make you even more ovulated than when you are on your piriod.good luck im prayin for you.
2006-11-28 14:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I am 34 I always thought I would be very fertile based on how I am built etc. Apparently I was mistaken and have had 3 negative pregnancy test since we started tryng.
Someone on Yahoo Answers recommended the book TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR FERTILITY by Toni Weschler to me. It is a very good resource - I have just started reading it and am learning so much that (hopefully) will help us conceive sooner. It really is worth the $26.00 OR get it from your library.
2006-11-28 14:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by family_matters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are probably still hormones in your system from the pill. You should speak with your Gyno.I went of the pill in 2001 and I just had a baby in 2006.This may or may not be the same for you but you should speak to your doctor to insure a safe pregnancy.
2006-11-28 14:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by Kellie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you spoken with your ob/gyn? I don't believe they consider a concern until you have tried unsucessfully for a year. I went from the pill directly to clomid and got pregnant the next month. I don't know if your doctor would be willing to do that at this point, but if this should continue, you might mention it. I know it is hard to do, but try to relax. It will happen! Good luck to you!
2006-11-28 14:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chart your cycles. You do this by taking your temperature every morning at the same time. Go to fertilityfriend.com and do some research, start charting for free. Also, ovusoft.com has alot of really great info. Ovulation sticks are really confusing. There are alot of different ways to detect impending ovulation. Go to one of those websites and they will tell you everything.
2006-11-28 17:18:22 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realx it will happen. Everything takes a little time.I would go speak to your doctors if is still concerning you if it dosent happen. Even though you are young you can still have problems conceiveing! I hope it all works out for you.
2006-11-28 14:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by TM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give up these things take a while when you are actual trying to have a baby. Have you talk to your doctor.
2006-11-28 14:17:52 · answer #9 · answered by Lil' Foot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your having trouble figuring out when your ovulating. i take vitex. it regulated my period and i now have regular ovulating time. good luck on your journey!
2006-11-28 14:16:53 · answer #10 · answered by brown_eyed_girl_2_0_0_6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋