My husband and i started trying to get pregnant 4 months ago. Since actively starting to try, my periods have gone completely out of whack. Not that they were ever regular, but lately it's been ridiculous. I had a period in the beginning of October then didn't have another one until Dec. 20th. NOW I haven't had one since THEN. And no signs of starting either. But I know I'm not pregnant (or atleast pretty sure) because every test has said negative. I've started tracking my BBT (which stays around 97.6, dipping as low as 96.7 and as high as 98.1) but it's pretty much the same temp all the time. I AM overweight... but I've been overweight all my life and never had this problem. I was on Depo Provera 3 1/2 years ago and didn't have a period for a whole year. Has anyone else had this problem? Can I still get pregnant without fertility treatments? It's starting to make me depressed... Please help.
2007-03-13 05:43:26 · 6 answers · asked by Raina 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
You can do a lot of diagnosing yourself, but temperatures are not a good indicator of when you can get pregnant. You also need to be taking your temperature IMMEDIATELY when you awaken in the morning. Some women can't move at all, and have their partners stick the thermometer in their mouth for them. The thermometer you use can also affect your temps, and make sure you have an ovulation thermometer (I got mine at target for 15 bucks) and not a fever thermometer. I was using a Vicks fever thermometer and didn't get any good results.... I also noticed that the thermometer that worked the most consistently was one that stayed in my mouth about a minute or so, not one of the quick ones. Anywho, temperature only tells you after you've ovulated!
Whew! So, we've covered temperature, so the other thing you can do is figure out what is going on. For that, I could go into great detail, or I could reference a fabulous book that can help you track your cycle and diagnose yourself and help you with information for your doctor! The more info you are armed with, the more your doctor can help you!
So, the book is, Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH. The tenth anniversary book is the best in my opinion, and it is very inexpensive, like 16 bucks on amazon. Anywho, Try changing thermometers, try collecting information by using the book, and then go to the doctor with your info if you still haven't gotten pregnant. I know a lot of people who it took awhile for, and if you are stressed, it can affect your chances as well (good excuse to pamper yourself!). Good luck, and there is a lot you can do if you are willing!
2007-03-13 07:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Vida 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since yourt temperature stays about the same it is a pretty safe bet that you are not ovulating for whatever reason. Ovulation should show up on your chart as a pretty clear thermal shift from low tems to high temps. Stress can cause this along with a number of other factors. Either way like the other ladies have said, i would go see doctor and he or she may tell you to wait it out for a bit longer to see if your cycle normalizes or prescribe clomid or letrozole to induce ovulation. Well, I am no doctor but I have done the research because i am kinda in the same boat. (I am ovulating but have very irregular periods, and we are still trying after six months) Good Luck!
Addition:
I second the book recommendation below. I purchased the book a few months ago and it's very informative.
2007-03-13 13:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for some people the length of time you were on any birth control it's gonna take about that long for it to wear off your body and give it the sign to be fertile again. the depo takes away your period. so as it wears off within your system your periods will come back to being normal. your gonna have to wait it out in the mean time you can do some exercises not because you are necessarily over weight but it can get your body pumping and moving for when it is ready for the period to be regular again. plus it may help keep your mind off of not getting pregnant at this current time. don't worry so much stress is not good for ovulation!
2007-03-13 12:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Snickerlicious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for some people the length of time you were on any birth control it's gonna take about that long for it to wear off your body and give it the sign to be fertile again
2007-03-13 13:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by baby gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I don't have much advice here other than to go see your Ob/Gyn. I don't have any experience with any of these kinds of problems, and I really think it's something you need to talk over with your doctor. Good luck
2007-03-13 12:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by bigcitygrl2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out twoweekwait.com and you should really go see an obgyn and havea blood test done
2007-03-13 12:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by bluekittymomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋