Hi again,

I recently(finally) got health insurance and am going to see the doctor about this... period is exactly regular.. when I do get it, it lasts about a week like it's supposed to, but I don't get my period every month...

Before I call my doctor, I want to know what to tell them I want done. Does anyone know what the testing is called to see if I can conceive? Or to check hormone levels or w/e I need!

Thank you all!

Just let them know what you have mentioned here... want to get pregnant, have not used birth control for a long time, and history of irregular or few periods. There are several tests they can do, starting with basic blood tests and then going to more invasive testing at a later time if the need arises.

Your partner really should having some testing done as well. Even after having a child, or children, people can start to have difficulty with fertility later on. It's called secondary infertility.

Sometimes it is an issue on the women's part, sometimes on the man's, sometimes it is a combination of both.

If you don't feel you are getting the help you need from your doctor, ask if you can be referred to a reproductive endocrinologist.

Thanks so much! I just didn't want to sound stupid calling the doctors office saying "I want to know if i can have kids" you know? But I'm sure 90% of people usually don't know what their asking about lol. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by zawatska

hi, i've been researching about fcos, and i have a few symptoms...:( i believe i have polycystic ovarian syndrome because my period is not exactly normal. Recently i've started working side by side my mother every single day, and when she has her period, i have mine also, but mine always lasts at least 2 weeks, when hers lasts one week. But before i started working with my mom, i would only get my period 2-3 months out of the whole year! :confused: And another symptom i have is not being able to get pregnant. We haven't tried, but we also haven't prevented it. I really need to go to a doctor, but could a normal doctor help me/check for polycystic ovarian syndrom, or does a fertility specialist have to? Thanks in advance everyone!

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Yes you can see your gp