I went to the gynocologist today for a regualr exam and to talk about my husband and I wanting to concieve. I told her my history not thinking anything of it. We have not used any form of birth control for about 2 1/2 years except for him pulling out and we usually only have sex once or twice a month (and not on the days that I was fertile). I always have a very regular cycle and we are both very healthy young adults (I am 25 and he is 28). I just always figured that we were lucky not to have a suprise pregnancy. But she is worried because she thinks that with no protection in 2 1/2 years, I should have been pregnant and wants us both to go and get tested for various medical conditions that may cause infertility. We haven't even started trying yet and I didn't even think that there would be a problem. Should I be worried that there is a problem? Would it be alright if we just tried for a couple of months and then if nothing happend we can go get tested for infertility?
2007-03-12 12:07:07 · 10 answers · asked by Nicole K 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Among married couples when used properly and consistantly withdrawal is 96% effective, or at worse it is 80-90% effective(different studies, I can't find the 96% one right now).
Withdrawal combined with the rhythem method or fertility awareness is HIGHLY effective. Probably near to 100%. OBs just don't want to think that they aren't needed, plus tests are BIG profit. Personally I would find a midwife or at least a new OB.
http://www.peelregion.ca/health/hsexual/htmfiles/bcwdrawl.htm#3
Hubby and I used it for a year, then decided to get pregnant, no problem it took less than a month. Then we have used it since the baby and at 1 year still not pregnant. Mind you he hasn't been being "good" lately so we will see.
2007-03-12 12:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is some underlying issue if you have had unprotected sex for that long without pregnancy. You don't HAVE to worry, and since you are young, you have time on your side. I would say it is OK to try on your own for a while, but remember the younger you are when you start treatment, the better your chances of success. I was 22 when the same thing happened to me, and I tried casually for a few years, then tried very hard for the past six. It has taken me 8 years to get PG with our 1st child after 3 IUIS and 3 IVFs. I am so glad I started young b/c if I had waited too many years to seek help, I might have been out of the fertile range.
I hope it all works out!
2007-03-13 19:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by MissM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I don't think that you have anything to worry about. All though the pull-out method is not advised. That's what I did and never got pregnant either; when we decided to have a baby I got pregnant with-in a month. I hope this helps I would suggest just trying first and see what happens. I don't think you need to spend money to find out you are fertile, and then get pregnant really quickly. The money could be better spent on a nursery. Good Luck I hope this helps!!
2007-03-12 12:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry. I would chalk it up to the fact that the withdrawal method keeping you from getting pregnant, along with the fact that if you two don't have sex during your cycle, I don't believe that you can get pregnant. I wouldn't worry at all. Plus, like some one else said, they tell you to get tested so that you go and spend more money....giving them what they want. If you two are ready to conceive, then I would suggest to have sex when you are on your cycle (personally, I would think that you would also start right before your cycle too, because sperm can live in the vagina for 5 days before they die) and after two months or so, if there's no conception, THEN I would go get tested. Until then, don't worry. Just have lots of fun.... :) let me know if there's more questions that you want answered ....amymrgrt@yahoo.com
2007-03-12 12:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by amymrgrt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been doing alot of reading regarding TTC ...and it says..that you need to give yourself up to a year trying to concieve before you start "worrying".
So...just enjoy the next year....and if by then you haven't gotten pregnant...then start looking into a fertility specialist!
Lots of luck !!! 8)
2007-03-12 14:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest to try for couple of months during your fertility date which is every 11th up to 14th day after your menstruation ends. During these days your ovary should release an egg, and that's the time to have an intercourse with your husband. It should work!.
Then if nothing happens then seek a fertility test both of you.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 12:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by Arlyn T 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What's worrying going to do?
2007-03-12 12:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by Ron P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get tested. Do you smoke pot (male)? Pot can lower your sperm count.
2007-03-12 12:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HAHAHAHHAHA, SEX!!!
2007-03-12 12:09:54 · answer #10 · answered by A BEAR=-) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋