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    Jun 30, 2008, 04:47 PM
    What are the chances of becoming pregnant with an irregular cycle.
    Hello, I am wondering can someone please answer my question. I am 22 and Me and my fiancée have been trying for a baby for about a year. I have always had irregular periods for weeks at a time or gone for two to three months. I have been to a gonocologist more than once and am always offered birth control. The problem is now that I am trying to conceive I don't want anything that will hurt my chances. Im starting to think maybe I don't ovulate and can't become pregnant naturally. What do I do?
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    Jun 30, 2008, 05:00 PM
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    Have you talked to your doctor about getting pregnant, have they offered suggestions?
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    Jun 30, 2008, 05:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by desperate17
    Hello, I am wondering can someone please answer my question. I am 22 and Me and my fiancee have been trying for a baby for about a year. I have always had irregular periods for weeks at a time or gone for two to three months. I have been to a gonocologist more than once and am always offered birth control. The problem is now that I am trying to concieve I don't want anything that will hurt my chances. Im starting to think maybe I don't ovulate and can't become pregnant naturally. What do I do?

    I know it sounds odds, but a short period of birth control pills is often a suggestion because, for many women, they actually help regulate your cycles... then you come off them and will often still have more regular periods. This, of course, makes it easier to determine when you might be the most fertile. Some women prefer other approaches... one that some women have found success with is Vitex. Do the research and ask your doctor about it.
    After trying for a year or more, testing (for both of you) may be in order, but of course your doctor will still suggest ways of trying to regulate your cycle.
    You can also watch for other signs of possible ovulation... increased cervical mucus that becomes more fluid, and abundant... cervical changes, moves higher and becomes very soft... trying temping and charting or ovulation predictor kits. Different things work better than others for different people so sometimes it is a matter of trying something, or a couple of things, for a few months.
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    Jun 30, 2008, 07:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DoulaLC
    I know it sounds odds, but a short period of birth control pills is often a suggestion because, for many women, they actually help regulate your cycles....then you come off of them and will often still have more regular periods. This, of course, makes it easier to determine when you might be the most fertile. Some women prefer other approaches....one that some women have found success with is Vitex. Do the research and ask your doctor about it.
    After trying for a year or more, testing (for both of you) may be in order, but of course your doctor will still suggest ways of trying to regulate your cycle.
    You can also watch for other signs of possible ovulation....increased cervical mucus that becomes more fluid, and abundant.....cervical changes, moves higher and becomes very soft....trying temping and charting or ovulation predictor kits. Different things work better than others for different people so sometimes it is a matter of trying something, or a couple of things, for a few months.

    I have taken birth control pills to regulate it before since about 15, but I don't want to take the pill now because then I can't become pregnant. I asked the doctor about this my last vist but they still suggest the pill. Am wondering is there any other way that won't affect my chances of becoming pregnant if possible. I was thinking about a fertility specialist but I am worried about how expensive it might be plus I don't have insurance. Does anyone know about how much it would cause for them to tell me if its possible for me to conceive or not. Do they charge up front or bill you? Do they offer payment plans?
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    Jun 30, 2008, 07:11 PM
    I have asked the doctor each time I go to my OBGYN but he doesn't give me much information and Im worried about spending money and not getting the answers I need.

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