some one please help it will be a year in jan iwas on the depro shot for about 4 years and i got off it in jan i took pills for about 4 months because i was not ready yet but we have been trying for about 7 months how long does it take i have been tracking my cycles and i know when i am ovulating and nothing please tell me what i am doing wrong.
2006-12-18 05:17:00 · 9 answers · asked by BONITA J 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
It can take up to a year to get pregnant. If after a year you still are not then you need to talk to your doctor. Good luck
2006-12-18 05:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by sara c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the general guidelines are that if you are under age 30, try for a year and then see a fertility specialist. If you are over age 30, see one if it's been 6 months.
If you are not already doing so, you might try one of the ovulation predictors you can buy at the drug store - sometimes you can't tell when it's happening just by tracking your cycle. People vary. They also say it's a good idea to try every 2 days during the 1-2 week period in the middle of your cycle when you are likely to be fertile. Not just on the day you think you are ovulating.
If you are really anxious about it, you could make an appointment to see a fertility specialist soon. They can help figure out if there's a problem, and if so, what medical help you'll need to overcome it. There are so many technologies, these days they can help nearly everyone.
Good luck, I hope you are successful soon!
2006-12-18 13:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Deanna B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I read your question right, it sounds like you have been trying for just 7 months -- because you were taking pills for four months or so after getting off the shots. That's not that long, really.
About 85 percent of couples who are having unprotected sex will get pregnant within 12 months (one year). For some it just takes longer.
Tracking your ovulation is a good thing, so you are on the right track! Here's some other pointers:
Fertility is dependent in large part on the woman's age. In general, the younger you are, the more fertile you are -- unless there's a problem.
To maximize your chances, count how many days there are in your menstrual cycle. Try to have intercourse 14 days before your period is due. This is when you are most fertile (this is when you ovulate). For the man to be at his fertile best, you should have sex once every 48 hours (every two days) rather than every day.
Use "Pre-seed" brand personal lubricant. You can buy it online and it can boost fertility.
Also, after intercourse, elevate your feet above your heart (put them on the wall or on the headboard) for 30 minutes. Don't get up for the rest of the night, even to pee. Don't use douches or tampons, which can upset the pH of your vagina.
Make sure your man wears *cotton boxers* not briefs. And he should avoid tight jeans or pants. You want to keep things cool down there. Neither of you should spend time in a hot tub or hot bath because higher temperatures kills sperm and can damage a pregnancy.
To be at your most fertile, both of you should aim for an ideal, healthy weight, not overweight, and take daily multivitamins. Daily exercise, such as walking for 30 to 60 minutes, can also improve your health and your fertility.
And most important of all: both of you should avoid ALL caffeine (found in coffee, tea, iced tea, cola, soda, and chocolate), as well as nicotine (smoking and loose tobacco), alcoholic drinks, prescription and street drugs. All of these things can impair your fertility, including caffeine and can increase your chance of miscarriage after you conceive.
There are are also "fertility yoga" DVDs you can buy online that you can try. Might be good for relaxation. Its very hard to get pregnant when you are stressed about trying to get pregnant.
Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and cut out junk foods. Be healthy and good luck!
2006-12-18 13:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by EmLa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP STOP STOP STOP everything you are doing is wrong girl have fun forget about trying and just have fun doing it period dont think of it as a job to take care of you will become pregnant eventually if you stop trying so hard you just live you life and quit thinking about it when you work really hard at something you are stressing your body out and over working it have fun take your time explore your partner and let him explore you go out for a night on the town or take a romantic weekend with no ovuling tools just you him and maybe some oils and perfumes and couple pair of undies have fun making love and enjoy each other cause when it happens which will be when you least expect it to happen it will be very joyous and when you have the baby your sexually love time with your man will be slashed to a two minute jump and run lol have funnnnnnn goood luck
2006-12-18 13:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by att_i_tude2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been trying for over 6 months to get pregnant and have not succeeded, you really should contact your gynecologist for a checkup and some blood work. Some of the blood work they look at are your FSH, LH and Testosterone levels. The doctor may also suggest that your partner have a semen analysis done to rule out a problem on his side.
There are some great fertility aids available over the counter such as Ovulation Predictors. Additionally, your gyn could prescribe fertility drugs to help you along dependant upon your examination.
Good luck though. It took my husband and I over 4.5 years to get pregnant. We currently have a beautiful, healthy little 2 year old.
Your gyn. may also send you and your partner to a Reproductive Gynocologist to assist you.
2006-12-18 13:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by account_for_yourself 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your man and yourself both been tested for fertility? Start with this. If you are both fertile, and you're keeping track of your cycle, you need to include your basal temperature. Take your temperature each day, at the same time, and when you spike you are ovulating. An egg will only live for 24 hours. Best wishes.
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2006-12-18 13:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by twowords 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Took me 18 months before I was tested and found out that I wasn't ovulating because of the shot. Just because you get your period every month does not mean that you are ovulating (News to me) So I had to take clomid to start ovulating again...worked like a charm
2006-12-18 13:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relax and try no to obsess over it..we tried for over two years with our first son & nothing was wrong with either one of us! I went on a website called www.mymonthlycylces.com...it helps you track your periods and ovulation even if you are irregular..good luck & if you are really that stressed out call your ob they can help!!
2006-12-18 13:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by mommyof372802 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes time for that to get out of your body dont worry some people have been trying longer than that
2006-12-18 13:22:43 · answer #9 · answered by I wish I could......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋