When to ask for testing?

[Mog]

Hi lovely ladies,

Ok so went off the pill in April had withdrawal bleed, then nothing til late July, when AF showed (quite light). Now nothing again since then!! I know rationally that it can take up to 12 months (and longer sometimes!) for cycles to resume etc, but that doesn't stop me freaking out occasionally. Not all the time just some days (particularly when all the babies seem to be looking at me as if they know ).

I will be 31 in 9 days and was just thinking it might pay to go see my doctor/get tested? Just wondering what you even ask for, and if it's better to see my own GP etc? Any opinions greatly appreciated!

[Marley&Me]

Hi Mog, given your age I would definitely start investigating. I say this probably because I am 29 and have been ttc for 2 years and waited 12 months of crazy cycles before getting help. I wish I had stared earlier as it can take quite some time to diagnose a problem.
If your GP is uncooperative, get a second opinion. Some GP's just aren't interested before 12 months of ttc, and they will be no help in the future. Doesn't hurt just to get all the basic tests to start with!

good luck

[Mog]

Thanks Tasha, that definately puts it into perspective for me...I shall get to the doctor quick smart. Hope you get some good news soon!

[WannabeMum]

I went to the dr at 29 when I didn't have a cycle for 4 months after coming off the pill. But I have PCOS so I knew that might be contributing. I pushed him for a referral to a FS who didn't care how long I'd been trying, just investigated then started me on clomid.

Saying that though, we didn't get pg with him, and it wasn't until I saw a naturopath that DS was conceived. I would suggest finding a good naturopath as they can trigger AF too and provide herbs that stimulate ovulation and regulate cycles. I am a nurse who wanted a naturopath who would work alongside the FS and found one who used to be an IVF nurse herself. If you're in Melbourne, I can give you her name if you like. It may be a good place to start, and you never know, it could work!

We tried for 12 months to get DS (including 4 clomid cycles), and since seeing the naturopath I've had 4 cycles and 3 pregnancies.

[Marley&Me]

I went to the dr at 29 when I didn't have a cycle for 4 months after coming off the pill. But I have PCOS so I knew that might be contributing. I pushed him for a referral to a FS who didn't care how long I'd been trying, just investigated then started me on clomid.

Saying that though, we didn't get pg with him, and it wasn't until I saw a naturopath that DS was conceived. I would suggest finding a good naturopath as they can trigger AF too and provide herbs that stimulate ovulation and regulate cycles. I am a nurse who wanted a naturopath who would work alongside the FS and found one who used to be an IVF nurse herself. If you're in Melbourne, I can give you her name if you like. It may be a good place to start, and you never know, it could work!

We tried for 12 months to get DS (including 4 clomid cycles), and since seeing the naturopath I've had 4 cycles and 3 pregnancies.

I am doing the same, I have a number of a good one I have been recommended by a friend. I am waiting to see if we have any luck this cycle and if not, I am grabbing that phone!

[Lillypilly]

Hi Mog, I'm a believer in being proactive when it comes to health-care in general and TTC in particular, especially for ladies in their 30s. I reckon a trip to the GP will either provide reassurance or perhaps let you know when to start being concerned. If you're quite stressed about it, some more info and an expert opinion could help put your mind at ease and hopefully minimise the 'freak outs' (as you put it). Good luck, whatever you decide.