Trying to conceive.... do I have an ovulation problem....?

Question

we have been trying to get pregnant for six months now, no luck. we are both under 30 & are healthy, with no known issues that would prevent us from getting pregnant. I get my periods every month, but can I have an ovulation problem?

Answer 1

if you are getting periods you are ovulating. try one of those ovulation predictors that will help narrow down the days that you actually ovulate. if you are ovulating early or late you can be prepared. please don't stress about this either. that could be the trouble as well. good luck.

Answer 2

Well it doesn't sound like ovulation problems because I had that (PCOS) and didn't ovulate but every 3-12 months which meant I didn't get my periods but every 3-12 months roughly.
Here are some things to consider:
1)It can take a healthy couple up to 1 year to conceive so really until 12 months I wouldn't worry. However you may want to go to a preconception visit and just ask about some basic hormone tests and ultrasounds.
2)Start doing your basal body temperature which is simply your temperature each morning upon waking up. This has to be done at the same time daily and with at least 3-4 hours of sleep. This will tell you exactly when you are ovulating and you will even be able to tell if you do have ovulation problems or luteal phase problems (#3)
3)You could have a luteal phase problem. Your luteal phase is the time from ovulation to your next period. It needs to be at least 10 days but preferably at least 12 days. For example if you ovulate on day 16 and you start your period on day 26 your luteal phase would be 10 days which may either be okay or too short.
4)Your tubes could be blocked. If this is the case the only way to tell is to have the hysterosalpingogram (HSG...where they run dye through your uterus and tubes to check for abnormalities, adhesions, blockages,etc). And while someone in the above post said it was very painful...I had it done and felt only a slight pinch. If your tubes are fine and there are no other problems it shouldn't hurt much at all. If your tubes are blocked or you have something else wrong I have heard it is a very painful thing but it only lasts for a few minutes with cramping up to a few days. I also did spot for a day after the test.

Good luck and I hope you get your wish soon.

Answer 3

6-12 months is a normal amount of time to be ttc. If you are worried that you have an ovulation problem start charting your basal body temp. If your temp goes up around the middle of your cycle then it means you are almost definately ovulating, if it doesn't go up between your periods then there might be a problem. You can go to www.fertilityfriend.com to chart your temps and get more info (there is an option to get info emailed to you every day for about 2 weeks, it explains quite a bit) and you can get a basal thermometer at a drugstore or at target, just look for one that says basal, not fever. You may find out you are ovulating, just not when you thought you were which would mean you amight not be trying on the right days which could make it take even longer.

Answer 4

First of all, even normal, healthy couples can take a year or more to conceive. It's not uncommon.

I highly recommend charting your fertility signs. Many problems w/ conception and carrying a pregnancy are due to cycle issues which can be corrected at home w/o invasive testing and the risk of fertility treatments and to timing. Your cycle is unique to you and many not follow the textbook standard. Even if your cycle length is textbook, you may ovulate later or earlier than the "standard" and you may have several or a few days of the fertile cervical fluid necessary for conception.

Some good sources: Fertilityfriend.com (free software as well as a pay-for version and on-line charting turorial); ovusoft.com (discussion boards for many fertility related issues, much info on fertility after the pill, and a very good software for purchase). The books Taking Charge of Your Fertility (associated w/ the the ovusoft website and software) The Art of Natural Family Planning, and Garden of Fertility.

Answer 5

You might...have you seen your obgyn about preconception planning? Maybe he can prescribe fertility drugs.

You might need a hysterosalpingogram, but seriously, try everything else first. It is a painful procedure.

Are you tracking your basal body temp every morning and your cervical mucus? You need to chart this all out to know when you are ovulating.

I would guess that as long as you are trying to conceive from day 11 to day 20 of your cycle, you should get the egg at the right time.

Maybe your husband should see someone about checking his sperm count.

Answer 6

I tried for 18 months to get pregnant...my period s came like clockwork, so I was stumped. My OB sent me for a blood test to see if I ovulated...to my surprise I wasn't. I ws under the impression that if I had my period I ovulated. Not true. Ask your Dr to send you for a blood test. I started a 50 mg dose of clomid and ovulated right away...Took my 3-4 cycles to get pregnant after that.

Answer 7

Wow, I completely know what you mean. i'm 26 and my husband is 36. we are TTC maximum appropriate now and we the two know that we could desire to have intercourse as a fashion to conceive yet we are only so drained that we are saying, "oh, a quickie interior the morning", yet then the morning comes and sleep wins back! we are the two at fault nevertheless and all of us know it. we've been TTC for over a twelve months and it now and back basically sounds like a chore. i stumble on the main suitable time to start intercourse is suitable as quickly as we get abode from artwork. basically walk interior the door and choose for it! no want for, "How became your day?" attempt it Friday night. sturdy luck! i know what you're dealing with.

Answer 8

The vast majority of women who have regular menstrual periods ovulate but it is possible to be having anovulatory cycles. You should chart your basal body temps for a few cycles to verify ovulation (www.fertilityfriend.com).

Answer 9

upto 12 months try is said to be normal than only u can consult infertility expert......so have fun and njoy ur youth

Answer 10

Talk with your OBGYN you could have a problem. They can do blood work to check you out. I found out thru bloodwork and now am taking meds to help.