Fertility!?

Question

I am in my mid-20s and still have very irregular periods, unless I'm on the pill. I went to see a gyne about it and she said it's because my body ovulates less than normal. Does this mean I'm going to have trouble falling pregnant? Should I not leave it too late then? I'm not underweight but have been through a very stressfull time over the last few years. I'm not sure whether that would contribute to it or not. Thanks

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Answer 1

Some women are simply prone to irregular periods; stress can play a bigger part in it, but if you've always had them then chances are this won't change any time soon (though sometimes women regulate after they have a baby).

Fertility can be a little more difficult because you don't have regular cycles, but there are medications available to help you ovulate regularly for conception.

As for age, that's a thing that YOU need to decide. Women start to have a drop in fertility after the age of about 30, but some women have babies well into their 40's and with modern medicine just about anything is possible. I would say have a baby when you're READY and able to care properly for that little one.

Answer 2

Hi there have you any other symptons - excessive hair - overweight- acne - male pattern hair loss- heavy and painful periods .
It could be homonal problem due to pcos or a thyroid problem.
stress can also cause problems with your periods and if your not ovulating every month than the chances will be less.
I would go and ask for blood tests to see if there is any thing wrong as you say that they are irregular unless you are on the pill this could mean there might be a problem.
try not to worry though as you can still get pregnant if there is a problem you just might need help to achieve it.
i know of three people with pcos and two got pregnant naturally the other had meds to help her.
take care and try not to get too stressed

Answer 3

Get the book on the Shettles method. Or try googling the Shettles method. It's got a lot about how to conceive a boy or girl by choice, but what it all boils down to is how to track your fertility and timing conception just right. It's all about the Shettles method if you're trying to get pregnant. And then if that doesn't work, see a fertility clinic for help. But the book is really cheap and it's been around a long time, and it all makes total sense as to why it works. So try the Shettles method first and see if that works for you before you spend tons of money on other stuff like IVF.

If you are having a hard time tracking your cycle, you can talk to your ob-gyn about your trying to get pregnant, he/she can help you figure out how to track your fertility because that is the key to it all, knowing when you're the most fertile.

Answer 4

Are you a teacher? I understand the situation that you are going through. Very stressful, overload, scheduled limited time and targeted plan has to be meet, of all facing the students of all sorts. You must relax and totally 'switch off' from your work in order to hace fun. Share with your partner your worries. Highly recommend for you and your partner to read this.

Answer 5

It might take you a little longer to conceive but it shouldn't stop you. There are natural remedies as well as artificial insemination, fertility drugs checking & tracking your cervical mucus etc.