Irregular Periods & Fertility: Understanding Prometrium & Ovulation

Question
Hi,
I have irregular periods and was on medicines (birth control) for regularisation.Now I'm married and would like to get pregnant.Doctor prescribed me Prometrium 200mg & Prenatal.And I find that Im not ovulating.Im depressed because of this.
Does Prometrium help in ovulation? Or do I have to take any other pills.What helps me get pregnant sooner ?
Please do help me out...


Thanks,
Praveena

Answer
Hello Praveena from the U.S.

Prometrium does not induce ovulation, it simply causes a withdrawal bleed.  If you have irregular periods, it is a result of something causing your ovaries to not work correctly.  An evaluation needs to be done to determine what the problem is and then a treatment can be given.  Usually a fertility medication needs to be taken to induce ovulation.  I would recommend that you read my blog where I have extensively written about this problem.

If you are wanting pregnancy, I would recommend that you seek a fertility specialist to received the appropriate evaluation and treatment.  It is obvious to me that your current doc is not that person.

Good Luck,

Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com

Monterey, California, U.S.A.

for additional information check out my blog at http://womenshealthandfertility.blogspot.com check me out on twitter with me at @montereybayivf and facebook @montereybayivf