I have been trying to get pregnant since the end of october. What's wrong with me?

Question

I have been off birth control for a year now and still no results. I am now 4 weeks late I have been to the dr and was recently diagnosed with ovarian cysts which I now relize are very common. I've taken home pregnancy tests and just yesterday had a blood test and still all negative what should my next step be?

yes very female what kind of question is that?

yes, I've been off birth control since the begining of this year

Answer 1

When you say Ovarian Cysts...Im guessing you mean PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It is the number one cause of female infertility. The good news is that you have a diagnosis and hopefully you will be starting treatment soon. The good news is that you should be able to get pregnant once you start the proper treatment. Here's some basic info and links about PCOS:

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Unfortunately, many doctors are not aware of the proper treatment.

The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:

1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.

2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.

3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.

4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.


When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.

There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...

I also recommend a couple web sites:
http://pcos.itgo.com/
http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS. Good luck

Answer 2

There may be nothing wrong with you. One question, do u or have you been taking birth control pills? I did and it took me a year and a half to get pregnant. I think my gyno told me that a rule of thumb is 6 months of trying before going for other measures.

Good luck

PS: i just saw the ovarian cysts post, sorry. I dont' know much about those but if they are very common, it sounds like they may not be a factor in getting pregnant. Try webmd for more info. I swear by webmd.

Answer 3

I was diagnosed with ovarian cyst when i was 16. and they hurt like a bad word! i am a real carrer minded person, and bery family orianted! when the doctor told me that i had an ovarian cyst was devistated and scared. i asked the doctor if the overian cyst would ever stop me from having kids. The doctor told me that the cyst will adventually burst and go away on its own. When the overian cyst bursts, its hurts ... but moreal of the story i wouldnt worry about the overian cyst stoping you from having kids!! If you really think about it and it really drives you crazy u can always go see a doctor or even go into the emergancy room. Thats were i went to find out that i had ovarian cyst. ... well im sorry to hear about it. and good luck!!!

Answer 4

calming down. there is a very small window every month that a woman can get pregnant. one day and only for a few hours on that certain day. for some people it's as easy as sharing soap and for others it can take over a year or more. With my first daughter it took 6 months and with my second around 5 months. But my sister in law gets pregnant at the drop of a hat. It took my mother four years to get pregnant with me. So, I think if you calm down and stop worrying so much you will. It's called self sabotage. I did this to myself the second time around. Each month stressing over whether or not I was pregnant. Then the month that I got pregnant was the month I had just gave up and stopped thinking about it, just went the flow. I didn't even realize I was late. So, good luck and give your body a break. Make this baby making thing be fun and if it takes a little time, just think it's more time to have uninterrupted sex with your man. ^.~

Answer 5

Ovarian cysts aside, as I do not know how they affect conception, but really it hasn't been that long since the end of Oct. (just 2 cycles?). I'd try 6 mo - year before I'd worry. You may have a very short time you are really fertile, so it's just a matter of the right timing - and that just takes trial and error.

The more you stress and worry the less likely your body will react the way you want it.

Try home ovulation tests if you wish, but most importantly RELAX and give it TIME.

Answer 6

If you've been to the doctor, then why hasn't he/she answered this question for you? Many doctors can diagnose and treat many fertility problems.

Do you know if/when you are ovulating each month? If you haven't already done so, try charting your daily basal body temperatures. You'll need to buy a basal thermometer, which are sold at most drug stores for about $10. Take your temp every morning (preferably at the same time) before you even sit up. Record your daily temps. You can chart them for free on fertilityfriend.com. You can also get more information about this on the web-site. When your temp rises about 0.5 degrees F, then you've ovulated the day before. In addition to this, try having sex every other day from at least days 8 - 22 of your cycle. Sperm generally live for 2 days, so it's not necessary to have sex every day. If you do, the sperm concentration will just be less anyway. If your chart shows you ovulated and you don't conceive, then you can show your doctor your chart. You can also have your partner's sperm analyzed.

Also, if your period is that late, your doctor can have you take a blood test to confirm you aren't pregnant. If not, there are medications that can make you start your period so that you can start ttc again. When this happened to me, my OB gave me Prometrium to bring on my period, and then gave me Clomid to help me ovulate that month. Because I wasn't sure when I ovulated, he told me to have sex every other day from days 8 - 22 of my cycle. I conceived that month.

If your doctor isn't offering you any choices, then you should consider switching doctors. Best of luck to you.

Answer 7

Hello - I think I can help you. If your periods are on time which is
important. You can go out and buy and Ovulation Kit called
First Response. What this kit does it tests your urine the very first thing in the morning and when it turns BLUE then you can have a baby. It doesn't give you gender it gives you a baby.
It really works as I used it as my time clock was ticking away.
I have 3 healthy boys to prove it. So Good Luck!!

Answer 8

i had the same problem. i was 16 when i was diagnosed with "ovarian cysts". (they can cause your menstral cycle to be irregular) i started trying to have a baby when i was 19 and it took me 4 years and 2 husbands to have a child. the best advise i can give you is to take your temp every day to monitor when you are ovalating. and mark it on the calender. and give it time. if it takes longer than a year go to a specialist. heres a web site for Basal Body Temperature
http://www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/tools/bbt-chart-blank.pdf

Answer 9

We have been trying to conceive over two years now. We had a miscarriage 2 years ago, so we know that something is working. Not able to conceive can be several things. You may not ovulate consistantly, he may not produce good sperm count, or you may not ovulate at all. I just began clomid. This is our 2nd try. Go to your doctor, get diagnosed or find out what is going on. It could be as simple as taking medication that will help you ovualte.

Answer 10

since October??? that's just a couple of months ago. Give it more time. My doc says don't be concerned until a year has passed.