Trying to conceive/Planned parenthood/Assisted Reproduction Chat thread.

ebmma · 23-04-2009 10:04am

1day wrote: »

You could attend any of the well women centres. They're very nice. You might feel more comfortable getting your first smear from a female doctor. Unless you've heard great reports about a particular doctor, I think registering with your local doctor is best. If you're not happy with them, you could always change.

As for the smear question ... yes, you should get a smear done before your start ttc.

Best of luck.

Hi! Thanks, I think I'll go the Well Woman route. I've been there before and they are very nice, I don't know why I didn't think of the straight away.

The reason I was asking, I suppose, is that I wasn't sure if the smear test can be done before I'm 25

ebmma · 23-04-2009 2:18pm

Wow, smear test in Well woman is e140. is that normal? :eek:

1day · 27-04-2009 3:25pm

That does seem a bit pricey. Have you called your local GP since that last post?

ebmma · 27-04-2009 7:50pm

1day wrote: »

That does seem a bit pricey. Have you called your local GP since that last post?

Yep. got one done today for 55 euro in a local medical centre. Nurse does it so it's cheaper.

Was not as bad as i pictured it would be :-)

John Mason · 28-04-2009 6:15pm

smear tests are free with registered doctors.

the wellwoman clinic is not registered

ebmma · 28-04-2009 6:17pm

pink fluffy bunny wrote: »

smear tests are free with registered doctors.

the wellwoman clinic is not registered

not free for under 25s though.

rebroche · 09-05-2009 12:42am

Hi girls
I'm new to this site and I have to say this is a great thread.
It's nice to know your not alone in your disappointments very month...

I am 33 years old. Myself and my husband have been making love without protection for about 10 months... I have to admit that we were just try the natural way without ovulation kits or anything like that. I usually have my peroid between day 25 to 27. so were were mainly doing the baby dance around day 12 to 15 "not sure if that was the right timing or not".
I know it sometimes takes over 6 months on your 1st baby so I wasn't to worried but the last few months it started to get to me.

I didn't want to over think it because I would only start stressing over it. Also my husband suffers from depression and is on med's I'm not sure if they effect us getting pregnant or not... I try not to get to upset about it in front of him I know he's fine and I should tell him how I fell but I'm a bit over protective of his feeling. He is doing really well on his med's and we both really want a baby.

Got my peroid 2day and i was really down So I rang my dr and made an appointment for next week to ask his advice on Why we're not getting pregnant. I have to say I've been reading this thread and I'm thinking about going down town to buy a ovulation kit...

If anyone has any advice/tips for me or what I should buy please let me know.

So I'm sending out best wishes to everyone who is trying.

Glittergirl · 09-05-2009 4:09pm

Hi Rebroche
I know how you feel! Whenever that witch of AF comes, it's such a downer. You also have to think about your husbands feelings as well, which believe it or not, may be causing you a little bit of stress that you don't think you have?

Anyway, I would highly recommend getting about 6/7 ovulation sticks. It's amazing how every month I was different on each day! I'd be day 12 or 13 one month and then 15 or 17 the next. However, my cycles were kindof every 31 - 36 days, so not your usual 28 days.

We were trying for over 2 years naturally and I decided to go and see a fertility doctor. We found out that my DH's sperm were a bit on the low side, so we got him multi vitamins and vitamin c. Hey, it's worth a try just getting some for your husband anyway and get him to start taking these. Also a male's sperm takes 3 months to make a new "batch"!!! So after 3 months of him taking these pills, he should have great sperm. Anyway, I am now 5 months pregnant and I honestly can say that the vitamins worked and also the fact that we did the business when we didn't even realize that I was ovulating! It's amazing how the brain can work, eh!!!

Now, your husbands sperm might be absolutely fantastic, I don't know, but sur these vitamins won't hurt, eh?

Also, I had a test done which cleaned out my fallopian tubes and it was great because the Dr. found that they were slightly blocked and maybe that was the problem. It was called a HSG test.

We were also told that prior to day 12/13 (or whatever day you think you will ovulate), to have sex (or to get your DH to do the "job" himself??), 4 days prior to this ... then during this four days, do not have any sex at all as the Dr said that it takes about 4 days for nice fresh fiesty sperm to be made. Does this make sense?

Anyway, the best of luck with everything.

I would highly suggest that if you don't get pregnant in about 3-4 months, I would go and see a fertility expert? I'm just letting you know as it really does take a long time to find out if there is anything wrong etc. etc.

Best of luck!!!!

Glit x

rebroche · 09-05-2009 6:33pm

Hi Glittergirl
Congratulations on the baby. I wish you a very happy healthy pregnancy.

Thank you for all of your wonderful advice. I have just bought an Ovulation kit.
I'm going to talk to the dr this week about my husbands meds in case they could be something to do with it...

I think I'll start him on vitamins anyway they can't hurt...
Which one's did ye get?

Thanks for the tip about not having sex 4 day prior the day 12 "or whichever day" it makes sence when you think about it.

I really do appreciate all of your advice especially as you have proven that it works...

Best of Luck with your pregnancy.
Becks X

barbiegirl · 11-05-2009 2:51pm

Hi Rebouche, we've also been trying for about 10 months and no joy. Cramping at the moment and eating strawberries and nuts to help ease them.
Thinking I might go to doctor on Wednesday and see will he start the process, my cousin who works in a chemist says I should ask him to prescribe Clomid for 3 months, does anyone know if he is likely to provide this before sperm tests or HSG?
My cycle is between 24 and 29 days so we're having a go every second night between day 8 and day 22.

rebroche · 11-05-2009 8:15pm

Hi Barbiegirl

I know how you feel as we're trying for 10 months as well. I'm not to sure about clomid but if you find out please let me know as I might ask my dr about it.
Have you tried ovulation prediction kits?
This will be our 1st month trying it. My cycle is between 25 to 27 days so I'm hoping OPK will let me know when I'm ovulating so we don't miss the window to conceive.
I'm going to starting testing on day 10 which is next monday. The following weekend my husband will be away so I'm hoping we don't miss the window or it will be another month.

Keep me posted on how your getting on.

triing · 15-05-2009 9:11pm

digital ov kits are best but pricey- up north they are 20 sterling (22 Euro)- 35-36 Euro here

barbiegirl · 25-05-2009 11:00am

Hi
I'm not sure, we started trying this month on day 7 earlier than normal, and to be honest mucus stuff looked right, and on day 12 I had a little bit of dark discharge. Could this be implantation bleeding.
I'm actually scared to hope. Not saying anything to hubbie until period due. But as it is only now day 15 that's a long wait.
Thanks guys and fingers crossed.

barbiegirl · 08-06-2009 10:19pm

Barbiegirl not preggers. Defo going for Clomid this month.

neillcm · 14-06-2009 6:54pm

Hey everybody,

As you can see I'm completely new to boards...stumbled across this thread by accident but I'm so glad to see it!It's nice to talk to people in the same situation.I know for me anyway trying to concieve is something I'd rather not get into with my nearest & dearest. Especially when things arent going to plan .......:(

I'm just gone 24 and my boyf and I have been trying to get pregnant for the past 5mths now. For the first 2 months we were just 'seeing what happened' but keeping my dates in mind. I've a fairly bang on 28 day cycle so I thought this should have done the trick. After that got us nowhere I started taking ovulation tests...of course assuming this was a sure bet. Considering neither of us wanted to have to resort to 'taking the fun out of it' this was a fairly big step for us - one which we resorted to 'cos patience is certainly not one of my virtues!

After two months of that and what I can describe as nothing less than heartbreak( I was so sure these tests were a dead cert) we decided to go back to option 1. Mainly to try and stop me obsessing over it.To be honest I was really starting to get a bit down over it..... That was last week...only 9 more days to go til I know so here's hoping hey?;)

If nothing this month we were thinking of resorting to fertility tests.....I don't know how much longer I can keep up the wait but is this too soon???It'd be great to hear your opinions. Sorry for the long post

CathyMoran · 14-06-2009 7:26pm

Great...now I am 2 days "late" though I did a pregnancy test 2 days before my due date and my due date...it could be just a later period though as I am certain that I am not pregnant. My sense of smell is raised and I did get bad nausea, but I know that is just my imagination...

An update on me - I first started this journey in November and got pregnant immediatly but lost our baby at 9.5 weeks, then in April I had a chemical pregnancy (around the time of hearing that someone who had swore that they were not pregnant actually was)...so was emotionally messed up for a bit...I still get upset when I see a certain celebrity who is the same stage I would have been on TV and seeing pregnant women in general gets me upset at the moment - does anyone else who has lost a baby felt that way? We plan on being away for the date our baby would have been due...miscarriages are harder than I ever imagined. Sorry for the rant - waiting to see if we are pregnant is killing me this month - I dont think I am but I have to keep my blood sugars lower than normal just in case (am a type 1 diabetic). Will let you know when I get my period.

neillcm - welcome to this thread, sorry that I wrote an opus rant! We are still trying for a baby - we tried focussing on my fertile period (though we also did it before and after with less pressure, this time we just did it every day (poor tired husband). Do not know what way we will try next time, just hoping that my period this month holds out until tomorrow as I want more sexy time with my husband! In terms of fertilityt testing I imagine that they would want you to try for longer before doing such tests but you would need to ask your doctor.

CathyMoran · 15-06-2009 9:33am

Opps, I'm pregnant again...lets hope this is not another chemical pregnancy - of course the timing is terrible...sigining off here for now and going to the other side...

barbiegirl · 15-06-2009 10:12am

Congrats Cathy Moran. Best of luck, fingers crossed and prayers being sent for your little family :-)

lalalulu · 15-06-2009 11:20am

neillcm wrote: »

Hey everybody,

As you can see I'm completely new to boards...stumbled across this thread by accident but I'm so glad to see it!It's nice to talk to people in the same situation.I know for me anyway trying to concieve is something I'd rather not get into with my nearest & dearest. Especially when things arent going to plan .......:(

If nothing this month we were thinking of resorting to fertility tests.....I don't know how much longer I can keep up the wait but is this too soon???It'd be great to hear your opinions. Sorry for the long post

I was just watching something on tv a girl not much older than you was having problem's concieving she went to her gp after 6 months and was told not to panic, 6 months later still nothing. She changed her gp who sent her for tests. What i'm getting at is, i don't see any harm going to your gp now and asking for advice. Also it's recommended you have sex 3 time's a week for best results

Best of luck...

LegacyUser · 15-06-2009 6:14pm

Congratulations Cathy!!Best of luck with the next few months...I must try you're 'everyday' strategy as it looks like it works!!!!!!

Lalalulu - thanks for the advice. I think I might go until the 6mth mark and then maybe visit my GP...that gives me one more month of trying. We have been trying every second day up until day 14, the three times a week approach. I think we may start carrying on past day 14 for a bit and cover all angles ha ha ha!!!

The problem is I'm not sure if we're doing it right at all...We try every second day for the week before day 14 and tend to stop there...could my problem be that I'm just stopping short of the right time. I've read so many conflicting articles -some saying everyday, others every second day and then those saying that once it's after day 14 times up???

Does anybody have any tips??Like I said in my first post I'd like to try and keep some fun to the baby making process. I don't want to have to resort to thermometers and that just yet!!!!

CathyMoran · 15-06-2009 8:28pm

Well I am back, I feel like a failure - pregnant 3 days (well 3 days late and then a positive pregnancy test) and then I loose it again...sorry. Will try the every day again technique though - it was a good body work out and if we get lucky this time it means that the baby would be born on my birthday which is something that I have always wanted.

In terms of trying - I would try after they comonly say you will be fertile - and keep up the folic acid. Best wishes.

Splendour · 15-06-2009 10:39pm

Awh Cathy, am so so sorry for you. A couple of days elation and then to have your hopes dashed... Am keeping you in prayer. It will happen...x

cmoh · 17-06-2009 10:58pm

Hi all, I'm new to this thread and boards in general. Have really enjoyed reading through it.

I came off the pill in January 2008 and didn't get a period until January 2009 - exactly a year later. During that time I had bloods taken to check hormone levels and they were fine except my thyroid, which is underactive but am on thyroxine for that and it's levelled off.

Since I did get my period back it was very irregular. It has started to become more regular in the last two months but I still don't think I'm ovulating. Myself and my husband would really love a baby. Just wondering if anyone has tips. When I first got my period back I bought ovuation kits but never showed anything and haven't used them since.

We'd love for it to happen naturally but think it might be wishful thinking. My GP is one of those who puts everything on the long finger. Because I'm under 30 (just turned 28) he tells me I'm stll young and not to worry until after I'm over 30. That just annoys me though because I always wanted kids young.

Any tips on intercourse positions or anything??

Any advice appreciated.

meathwhiskey · 22-06-2009 8:41pm

hi everyone,

great tread. myself and my longterm partner are getting married at the end of the year. i have not been on any form of contraception for the last 3 years. i have never had a scare - as im thinking i'm pregnant. i've always been a 28 day cycle girl. but in the last 8 months my period is getting earlier and earlier. so much so it's now a 22 - 24 day cycle.
i'm worried because me and my future hubby want to start having a family asap. we are in our early 30's.

does the 14 day count back still apply to me as some websites say or go on how my (hope it's not to graffic) mucus????

any advice would be great.

thanks girls

meathwhiskey

swoodruff · 23-06-2009 11:12am

Hi all
I've read all the threads and am starting to ttc for the first time. I've been feeling a bit intense about the whole thing and am going to do some meditation to balance all of that. I did it a couple of years ago for four months solid (i.e. 20 minutes a day for four months) and it was really life changing. It gives you a lovely sense of calm and clarity. I think it might be a lovely antidote to all the natural stress and impatience that goes with ttc. I did a 4 week beginner's course, PM me if you would like the details. There are also free audio downloads on the internet of relaxation techniques, the "Body Scan" (not meditation) is a full body relaxation thingy. Type body scan audio into google and it will bring a few up. I know the above has nothing strictly to do with ttc, but if there's even a small chance that it could help, then I think it's worth telling you about it.

On a more scientific note, can anyone recommend a male multi-vit for ttc?

Well done to you all in your journeys so far and I wish us all many happy healthy babies!

KittenCaboodle · 25-06-2009 10:29am

meathwhiskey wrote: »

hi everyone,

great tread. myself and my longterm partner are getting married at the end of the year. i have not been on any form of contraception for the last 3 years. i have never had a scare - as im thinking i'm pregnant. i've always been a 28 day cycle girl. but in the last 8 months my period is getting earlier and earlier. so much so it's now a 22 - 24 day cycle.
i'm worried because me and my future hubby want to start having a family asap. we are in our early 30's.

does the 14 day count back still apply to me as some websites say or go on how my (hope it's not to graffic) mucus????

any advice would be great.

thanks girls

meathwhiskey

14 day countback is pretty reliable IMO, I had all over the place periods but they're always 14 days after ovulation.

Found mucus a very good indicator too, and temperature monitoring (although it only tells you after you've ovulated).

murfie · 14-07-2009 4:47pm

Hey, some great info here thanks to you all. I am looking for some advice, myself and my wife are ttc for the past 3 months, we are timing the 14 days into her cycle. Last month i messed up, cant count and i was a week off on the calender!!

My question is though should we be trying every day or every second day in the run up to Ovulation. this month I was thinking we would do it every day for 5 days before ovulation, and every second day from the end of her period till then. Is this to much, can there be to much? if its not sore that is!!:p

DetectivFoxtrot · 14-07-2009 9:17pm

murfie wrote: »

Hey, some great info here thanks to you all. I am looking for some advice, myself and my wife are ttc for the past 3 months, we are timing the 14 days into her cycle. Last month i messed up, cant count and i was a week off on the calender!!
My question is though should we be trying every day or every second day in the run up to Ovulation. this month I was thinking we would do it every day for 5 days before ovulation, and every second day from the end of her period till then. Is this to much, can there be to much? if its not sore that is!!:p

I'm no expert but it seems unnecessary to try every day after ovulation. In the run up to it yes it make total sense.

I am ttc-ing one month now. This month I plan to try every day

sure why not!

Re the calender debacle, go to FertilityFriend.com, you won't make that mistake again!

CathyMoran · 14-07-2009 9:21pm

DetectivFoxtrot wrote: »

I'm no expert but it seems unnecessary to try every day after ovulation. In the run up to it yes it make total sense.

I am ttc-ing one month now. This month I plan to try every day sure why not!

Re the calender debacle, go to FertilityFriend.com, you won't make that mistake again!

Trying every day is more of a comfort thing than anything else - you are busy a lot and then there is suddenly a famine makes it seem like a job rather than fun...well that is my logic and I am sticking to it!

barbiegirl · 23-07-2009 5:18pm

Starting the investigative process. Have to wait for next month as tests need to be between days 2 and 4 cause cycle irregular.
Scared of all this bit. Going on holiday in September and when we get back we'll also put ourselves on the adoption lists.

DetectivFoxtrot · 09-08-2009 3:07pm

am going mad!

only started ttc two cycles ago so I may seem a bit impatient but anyway...

My cycle is very long (41 days/6 weeks) as opposed to the regular 27 days/4 weeks. Went on the pill about 8 years ago due to severe period pain, acne treatment and also for contraception. I knew when I came off in May to ttc that my cycle would probably return to 41 days, as whilst it was very long it was also very regular.
So keyed all my data into my chart and based on the 41 day cycle I got an ovulation forecast date. So worked towards this but then I the got my period on day 40, meaning a 39 day cycle as opposed to a 41 day, thus I missed the ovulation day. that was fine. As a result of the 39 day cycle my chart re-evaluated my next ovulation date and again I worked around that (and a couple of days before and after). But woke up with severe period-like cramping this morning (doubt it could be implantation cramping). It went away quick enough but it was painful enough to let me know that my period is coming soon. If I get it tomorrow that means my cyle has dropped another four days! Why is this happening and how the hell am I meant to ttc if it keeps changing??!! (as you can tell I'm quite irritable - probably another sign of my period being due

)
I'm probably jumping the gun in that I haven't even gotten my period yet but I can tell it's only a matter of time......
It' typical though - the moment you start ttc your cycle decides to go mental!!

cmoh · 10-08-2009 10:54pm

detectivfoxtrot, i'd say you'll need to give your period a few months at least to regulate again after being on the pill for eight years. i was on the pill for the same amount of time and when i came off it took a year to even get a period! so count yourself lucky there! good luck with everything!

Rej · 12-08-2009 11:30pm

cmoh wrote: »

detectivfoxtrot, i'd say you'll need to give your period a few months at least to regulate again after being on the pill for eight years. i was on the pill for the same amount of time and when i came off it took a year to even get a period! so count yourself lucky there! good luck with everything!

Yeah I had a similar experience with the pill. I came off the pill in november and didnt have a period for 6 months, was diagnosed with PCOS, and put back on the pill.

Last october I was away in america and with the time zones etc.. I got my pill's mixed up and was pregnant. but miscarried at 8 weeks. Now my periods have periods every 2 months or so. am ttc now, but am unsure if I have 2 month cycles, or if only one of my ovaries works...

prissylee · 13-08-2009 3:11pm

Detectivefoxtrot,

I agree with the previous posters - you need to allow your body to adjust after being on the pill for so long. I was on the pill for 6.5 years and came off it in Jan this year. It is only now that my cycle is beginning to return to normal. 1st cycle was 66 days, 2nd was 73 days, 3rd was 36 days. So i'm on my fourth cycle now and hoping it's around the 36 day mark too. So this is the first cycle I've been able to ttc properly as I started charting last month.

Good luck with it all, and fingers crossed that it will all even out for you soon. I know you don't want to hear it but you have to give your body a few months at least to adjust. I didn't think it'd take me this long, but I've learnt the hard way to be patient and try and relax....

CathyMoran · 13-08-2009 3:21pm

I am away from here for a while i hope, 4 weeks 1 day gone...

DetectivFoxtrot · 14-08-2009 1:26pm

I got my period during the night. Major cramping that kept me awake for over an hour

. Now I remember why I was on the pill for years.....

I'm not going to get down about it, though I don't think I ovulated at least my cycle appears regular (bang on 39 days again this month). Going to do OPK next month.

I am currently consoling myself with chocolate cake. lots of it. and I don't even care that the crumbs are falling into the keyboard of my lap top.

scorn · 21-10-2009 2:02pm

Hi all, new here and my wife and I are on the same journey.

I just have a quick question (I'm at work and can't be seen to spend too much time on boards!) but my wife is wondering if running has a negative affect on ttc.

She used to run 3-4 times a week - around 5.5kms but is now concerned that it may be affecting her negatively so has stopped.

If anyone has heard whether this may or may not be relevant, we'd love to hear.

Thanks.

barbiegirl · 22-10-2009 4:34pm

Hi Scorn
Too much exercise is bad, as you need to have a level of body fat to conceive, but I'm sure her doctor can give better advice than me.

I also have a question. We've had my hormone tests at days 3 and 21 and my hubbie had his sperm test, all have come back fine. Now we're being referred to the Coombe but I don't know what to ask for. Anbody any guidance??

SIX PACK · 22-10-2009 8:35pm

Me & my girlfriend me 24 she 29 have been trying for a baby for the last year she got pregnant twice then after she is about 6 to 7 weeks loses it again its very fustrating for both of us

, we had some tests done with our GP two weeks ago. Still waiting on results:rolleyes: (post here later)

Paula_Maula · 12-11-2009 4:15pm

Quality wrote: »

Has anyone here have experience with ovulation kits?

Or would like to recommend one?>

Hi Quality,
I'm new to Boards and just going through the posts, slowly but surely.

I have been ttc for about 10 months now. The fertility doctor told me to ignore the Ovulation tests saying they are a load of crap and put undue pressure on people ttc. He told me to try to relax and just enjoy the fun in practicing and ttc.

Chasing Cars · 21-11-2009 2:43pm

Chasing Cars wrote: »

Well I posted the above just over a year ago. I went to my sisters that night were I was indeed told she was pregnant but was spotting - I felt sick with guilt that I was feeling jealous while she was going through this. As it turned out her pregnancy was fine and her baby boy was born four months ago as healthy as can be (apparently some women can have spotting right through there pregnancy and there is no danger)

A month later I was pregnant unfortunately lost the baby at 7 weeks. Three months later we tried again and had a chemical miscarriage - heartbroken.

Since then we (myself and DH) have been avoiding sex as I think we are both sick of failing. However as time has gone by I know I really want this and no matter what I am trying everything to get our baby.

I have lost just over one and a half stone, changed my diet etc

DH is taking the tablets that help you get off the cigs - Sunday is his last day - fingers crossed. (By the way does any one know if it is alright for a man to take those tablets whilst trying to concieve)

So now new motivated me will hopefully be posting some time before July to say that I am pregnant and give you all hope that this can be done and we all deserve a family

Sorry for long post

Well Just to give you an update that I hope helps you all stay positive. I posted that the day before my last period and am now due my first baby on the 20Dec 4 wks!!! This baby will be born 2yrs and 8 months after we started trying - its been a long pregnancy!!!

barbiegirl · 11-12-2009 5:57pm

Hi guys,
I just got my appointment with the consultant in the Coombe for May!!!! We've been trying 15 months, in May it will be two years, and I'll be 35 in June. Is this really the best I can get?
On the plus side a friend of mine who was attending a Reike healer has gotten pregnant, she's also been trying for ages, so I've made an appointment with her for Monday.
In the interim it's another Christmas with no chance to be Santa Claus :-(

mastax · 19-12-2009 2:34pm

Glittergirl wrote: »

Hi there Quality .. yes I've heard acupuncture is good. Maybe I"ll try that on my next cycle.

Actually my doctor arranged for me to go and have a hystero-salpingography (HSG) this morning - to declog your fallopian tubes (if necess). Anyway, did that (which is absolutely excruciating pain - but only for about 5 mins) and the doctor said that I did have some mucous blockage and it's all clear now! Maybe it was from the D&C I had in Jan?

Anyway, fingers crossed for next month as maybe my fallopian tubes are fee and ready for some action!!!

See ya.

What's the cost of HSG? Can I go to hospital or do I need visit my doctor first?

caz1301 · 02-01-2010 10:02am

Hi all
TTC now for 5 mths and was diagnosed with pcos in July 09
Got a lovely gynae in galway who doesnt really waste any time (compared to other docs that ive read about )....anyway on glucophage since august 09
he forced a period in sept...none in oct ....natural period in nov and none since....ive been prescribed clomid but can only take it when i get a period ...grrrrrr
Im starting to get so upset and worried ....we have a son already so im so so lucky
He said i can start using the ovulation tests but omg so expensive
how do they work exactly ...do you test everyday or ????
Started low gi diet two days ago and taking evening primrose ...and am planning on trying acupuncture to bring on ovulation and periods ....
everyone here is so helpful so THANK YOU xxx

percy26 · 06-01-2010 10:24pm

Hi all,
hope you don't mind me dropping in. I've been ttc for 28 months. my cycles are all over the place my cycle could be anything from 20 days to 120 days. I've been prescribed provera to bring on my period and then clomid also. I just have a question, I finished taking my provera on saturday and my period still haven't come. I was wondering has anyone had any experience with provera and if you could help me.

Thank you for your responses

lbrenn11 · 10-01-2010 6:55pm

Hi, ttc for only a month now but I am really impatient now that we have decided to start trying. Just wondering what is the average length of time it takes to concieve. I am 27 years old and I would be very disappointed if I am not pregnant in the next few months.

Can anyone tell me the average time scale is?:)

tofueater · 20-01-2010 12:11pm

Hi Caz1301,

I just saw your post there. I practice as an acupuncturist and I just want to let you know that acupuncture can be very helpful for some women in regulating their cycle. At least once your cycle is back to normal you can use the ovulation kits more sparingly as you will have a good idea of when to start testing. I have some information about increasing your fertility on my website and will be posting a new page about diet and suppliments in the next week.www.corkacupunctureclinic.com

Best of luck.

kazgal · 25-01-2010 6:25pm

Hi all. im new too all of this so forgive me is I havent got all the ttc termonolgy figured out yet!!
Just to let all you guys know that my partner and i tried for 2 years to concieve.He tested for a"very low sperm count" and we were told it would be very unlikly that we'd concieve naturally. We decided that we didnt want to go down the fertility treatment road so we came to terms that we'd probably never have our own baby.
Anyway....5 years later we have two beautiful daughters..one aged 3 and the other is 14 weeks old now!! Both were concieved naturally!!
Im posting this to let all you guys who are ttc...that there may be hope! Please dont give up and if you can see yourself holding a little baby in your arms...then it will happen. It may take a long time but it is so worth the wait!!
Best of luck to you all!!!!!

LegacyUser · 27-01-2010 3:33pm

Hi all
Im 24 yrs old and Ive got polycystic ovarian syndrome. Myself and my fiance have been tryin to have a baby going on 2 yrs now with no luck whatsoever. I went to my gp about it 3 days ago and he has put me on metformin. So far its been grand i havent had any side effects or anythin but tis early days yet as im only gradually working my way up to 3 a day!!
Im just wondering is there anyone on here that has PCOS and tried metformin with successful results with regards to conceiving??

lisar201 · 28-01-2010 3:39pm

Hi

I suffer from PCOS and my partner has a low sperm count,My doc said we wud prob need IVF, but at €4700 a go i don't think we can afford it! she has put me on glucophage and i'm on the second month of it now, Has anybody else had the same prob and conceived without IVF?or know of any other options we would have?

Trying to conceive/Planned parenthood/Assisted Reproduction Chat thread.

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