2years TTC naturally...whats the next step?

[lollylegs]

Hi all,
I haven't been on here for over a year as I became to obsessed with it all. So for the last year have tried that whole not being overly focused thing and still nothing. So my question is what are my next steps. I have not seen a doctor as the one doctor I saw after a year of TTC-ing told me not to stress it will happen eventually as I am still young (26) and to wait til it has been over 2 years. I have one daughter who is 6 in May. She was conceived within 3 months of TTC and was a breeze pregnancy and labour. Kinda expected it to be easy to conceive second time around too. But any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I am at a loss as to what I do next.

[krisp]

As much as I hate to say it I think the Dr is the next step. Your dr can do some basic tests on both you and your partner to check everything is behaving as it should. If the tests come up OK perhaps you could try and find a naturopath that specialises in fertility (I'm not sure where you are from so can't suggest anyone). The Jocelyn Centre in Sydney may be able to refer you to someone in your area. Good luck, don't lose heart.

[Nadine]

Our DD was conceived in the 4th cycle but #2 was a whole different story. After 12mths of trying (with charting, without charting, with relaxing and stressing) I went to my dr and she ordered blood tests to see if I was ovulating and to check other hormones. Everything was normal. So we tried for another 3 months and I then made an appointment with my Obs/gyno. He said to me that he thought my tubes were a bit blocked with mucous. He said that he sees it quite alot that people trying for no.2 etc and that had no issues with conceiving previous children ended up with blocked tubes and that is why theY could not conceive. Anyway he booked me in for a laparoscopy, curette, and dye insertion. He said the procedure had a very high success rate.

Well after waiting one cycle after the lap I fell pregnant but m/c at 5wks. So I believe the lap etc did it's job.

So my suggestion would be to get a referral to see your gyno and go from there.

Wishing you all the best and if you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

[melbel]

I would definitely think that after 2 years you should probably be thinking about seeing a fertility specialist. They don't just deal with IVF but they are the best qualified to run all the right tests and find you some answers as to why you are not falling pregnant. Secondary Infertility is more common than you think, you are not alone in your journey. I would suggest a referral from your GP to a good FS is the next step.

[lollylegs]

Thankyou all. I suppose I will have to go back to my GP. Have moved towns so hopefully this one is a bit more understanding. Hubby is also one of those ppl who think it will happen when its supposed to. <SIGH> So getting him to consider it will take a lot of talking. Thank you all for being so supportive. Was thinking of trying a naturopath but should probably check everything is in working order first.

[lollylegs]

Krisp and melbel,
What type of tests would they need to do? Forewarned is forearmed. I like to know what I am in for. Hate blood tests with a passion!!! I live in a smallish town in SE QLD so I am not sure about the fertility specialists, gynos etc available here. Also are they expensive??
Are naturopaths expensive??

[still trying]

Hi, Im new to these forums so please bear with me. I am 35 yrs and have been trying to conceive again for almost 2 yrs now. I previously had 3 miscarriages, first m/c at age of 21 yrs, second at 28yrs and was only told after the third m/c at 32yrs, that i have a bicornuate uterus. I got a referral to a FS, who did a laparoscopy and also found out that my left fallopian tube is blocked, but the right tube is ok and just to add to it all, my FS also told me that i have a mild case of endometriosis, which prob explains the years of painful periods. However, he told me that i should not have any problems conceiving and put me on a course of HT, but after 2 yrs still no luck in getting pregnant. I also suggested IVF but he didnt think that was necessary at the time. Im wondering if that would be the next step now as im worried that we will never be able to have any kids of our own. My husband is also keen on doing IVF if thats what it takes and its beginning to look like this is the only option for us. I have read alot of positive outcomes here, which gives me the feeling that there is hope for us yet! Does anyone have suggestions, i would love to hear them?