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jenandlori
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I tried to search for this already, but am becoming frustrated. Even though I have not started my period, I can feel her coming. I am thinking about going to the Dr. to see if there is anything she can do. When I had my last pap smear (September) she said everything looked great and there should be no reason I can't get pregnant. I know I have only tried twice but feel that there may be something she can do.
My question is what do I ask? Should I first try one of those fertility test on cd3? I don't even know where to start. So any of you lovely ladies that have gone to the Dr. what did you ask. Do I need to go see an RE?
Thanks in advance
Jen
My question is what do I ask? Should I first try one of those fertility test on cd3? I don't even know where to start. So any of you lovely ladies that have gone to the Dr. what did you ask. Do I need to go see an RE?
Thanks in advance
Jen
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But still. That means for every ten women trying this month, only one will succeed. That's okay - that's normal. Yes, it's expensive and it sucks, but it's perfectly normal.
Most REs will suggest you try 4-6 well timed cycles at home before coming in for additional testing. You have to give it a chance. Of course we all have/had this great dream of it working on the first try (and major congrats to those who did!), but for the other 9 women, it's onto try two, three, four, five... etc. And, if you can, try switching donors every three months, just in case the sperm's chemistry just isn't matching up with yours.
Give it time.
~ Sandy
Even with NO ferility issues, perfect timing, etc. there is only a 20% chance per cycle of actually becoming pregnant. A doctor normally can't do much to help and wont start looking into meds, etc until you've tried at least 6 cycles. Sure you can have CD3 bloodwork done, but it wont do much good as with regular cycles there likely is no problem.
Just hang in there...good luck next time!
October 2014
One of the main symptoms of PCOS is having irregular periods, say only 9 cycles a year. And also the length of cycles (over 35 days between periods for instance). Another sign is heavy, irregular vaginal bleeding.
October 2014
I would try to be patient, Ladies - as hard as that is!! I know what I said kind of sounds like I'm talking out of the both sides of my mouth but in my experiences, more times than not there is not anything seriously wrong - it just takes time and like many have already said - very few actually get pregnant the first try and even though that is a dream come true, doesn't mean they are any healthier or did anything better than you - it JUST happened! BUT, I also don't want you to 'just keep thinking it will happen' like my DH did and here we are, 9 years later and still no baby!! We're not getting any younger!! ;-) Best of luck and hope you get that BFP very soon!!
Avery 2.5 years and Julian 4.5 months