QuestionHi
Thanks for ur reply.But i forget to tell u one thing.
Although we dint try for continous 12 months we are trying for first 6 months and then 6 months gap with no sex and then for the past 6 months we are trying again.
Does it mean that we are not going to have any test?.Its all because we are not willing to wait for some more months.Wwe are totally depressed because of this.
well
Here are the dates
november 2004 to march 2005
october 2005-till date
This is the exact timings we had sex.So my question is can i go for a fertitlity test now.
And reg fertility chats i did a lot and even i calculated the exact dates of ovaulation and all other stuffs.
But all of them makes me weird.We both are totally confused and every month we are expecting and if its not there i m totally depressed and i use to cry a lot.
So please guide me .
Ramya
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Followup To
Question -
Hi
We were trying for Preganancy the past 3 months with those calculations of when to have sex and i am not pregnant still.So we are planning for a fertility checkup for both of us.But I dont know as how to ask doctor for this kinda problem.Like what should i tell them to get an appointment.Since immedate appointment are rare is there any other possiblities for it.
If i go for test what kind of tests we both will have.We are little bit afraid and confused of this issue.Since we are new to this place i dont know who to ask.So i hope so u will explain my questions .
My periods details
April -3 /2006
march -4/2006
februaury -5/2006
january -10/2006
I m waiting for ur reply.
Regards
Ramya
Answer -
Hi Ramya,
Well, if it makes you feel better, I do not believe that 3 months of trying and not getting pregnant necessarily means something is "wrong" with either one of you. it could just simply be your timing. Many of the fertility doctors will encourage you to keep trying for a few more months.
I would first talk to your gynecologist about this, tell them your concerns, and see what the Dr has to say. Trust me this is not uncommon. The doctor may refer you to a fertilty specialist, or maybe your doctor IS a fertility doctor and can give you some advice immediately.
Once you have decided on a doctor, I would just call them up and explain this, it is a very common thing, and the doctor will have several different tests that he can do. They may send your husband for a semenalysis. (very simple test for him~!) They may take blood to check your hormone levels, possibly do an ultrasound to check your uterus and ovaries. There is also a test called HSG (hysterosalpingogram) where the doctor will put dye into your uterus to view your fallopian tubes. They will probably NOT do all of these tests right away.
I would recommend finding a "chat board" on fertility or infertility board on the net that you can post comments and "chat" with others. Just do a google search under "infertility chat board" and lots should come up. You will find lots of people who are going through the very same thing you are and they can be very helpful.
Hang in there; I know it is stressful to try and try and wait and wait! And stress is not good when you are trying to get pregnant. Just know that 3 months of trying does NOT necessarily mean there is something wrong. Keep practicing! Good luck.
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AnswerHi Ramya,
no this does not mean a doctor would not test you.
Considering all of this, I would go in to your gynecologist with all of the dates/cycle info and see what the doctor has to say- although it IS very frustrating and depressing I still do not think there is anything necessarily WRONG with either you or your husband. Since I am not a doctor I cant say if there is; I just still think that it is not uncommon to have several months without getting pregnant. It can make you very stressed out and sad!
There are many medical tests and steps the doctors would take to test you both; I think if you go in to your gynecologist soon and tell them you would like to be referred to an infertility specialist, the doctor would be able to refer you. Or the doctor could start the tests themself. I am guessing the first test for you might be just bloodwork and ultrasounds to see if you have any blockages/cysts/fibroids or hormone problems. For your husband it would be a semen analysis to see if his sperm are motile, (do they swim well) and formed correctly, and how many sperm he has.
you went 6 months with no sex?????? :-(
Don't give up, ok? I know it is tough and depressing. I am sure once you get in a doctors office and maybe start some tests you will feel better. I am sure you will get real medical answers soon, OR you will wind up being pregnant soon.
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