TTC over 6months

Hi @chocapic welcome! Sorry I can't really help too much with your situation as I have never been pregnant before but it does sound if you have had a fertility MOT and everything looks fine then I would probably just keep trying. Sorry for your loss x

Hi ladies - will join you on this one as well!
30yo, TTC for #1 for 7 months. First 3 months we took it easy, did not track anything and just had fun. We were pretty sure (and almost scared) it would happen right away as it seems to happen with many people. Cycle #4 - early MC at 7 weeks. Started using OPKs thereafter and did that for a month. Then switched to the advanced digital monitor and used that for 2 cycles. Cycles #7 - chemical pregnancy at 5.5 weeks. Now back on the OPKs as the monitor wouldnt work until I get AF back (probably at least another 2 weeks until then). Have had a fertility MOT done in between the early MC and the chemical - all looks normal and fine.
Wondering if we should keep on trying or go full out on additional tests at this point to find out what is wrong. Worried about another MC after the “ luck” we had so far..
Anyone in the same boat?

@bunhead34 yeah partner had tests as well. NHS appeared to have messed the results and the interventions required up with that as well!

@RudyRoo yeah we got sick of waiting and weren’t convinced we would get any answers. We wouldn't get any NHS IVF anyway. Thanks, fingers crossed

35 not 25!!

@Smileyface32 I went initially after 6 months as I'm over 25. They did the blood tests but then I actually turned out to be pregnant that cycle then mc at 8 weeks. I've been waiting a few cycles before returning to the GP as I thought it might just happen but I now have an appointment booked in mid May. I don't know if the bloods would have been affected by being pregnant so I'm not sure if we will have to get them repeated...

@EL8888 👋🏼 that's interesting to know. I am considering going private if things with the NHS don't progress the way I want them to. I'm too impatient to wait!
One of my sister's best friends had the same as you with unexplained fertility after all the tests etc. She was 37 and conceived without trying (having entirely given up) about 6 months later. Just incase it makes you feel any better. Don't lose faith.

Oh and l have given up the OPK’s, measuring my temperature and apps etc. Taking vitamins / supplements though

TTC (trying to conceive) #1
Cycle 10
Age 39, my partner is 36
I've had scan and bloods NHS and private. NHS didn’t seem to know what they were doing. Private clinic founds no issues, gave us a diagnosis of unexplained infertility and told us to keep trying. Trying B6 to lengthen my luteal phase.

@bunhead34 sorry I think I got that last bit mixed up with other poster. Have you been doing OPK's as well?

@bunhead34 tell me about it! Did you get peaks when you did them before at the time in your cycle you would expect?

@Smileyface32 I have been trying about 8 months, but also came off the pill at the time so I think a few months were out as my body was adjusting back (still is I think 🙄) I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago and they were good asking me back for tests but like another poster said it can all depend on where you live and how good your GP is. I would push for it though as if all is fine it will give you peace of mind that nothing is out of sorts.

@rudyroo how long have you been trying for? I usually use opks but didn’t this month because we went away during that period.
I just hope the doctor doesn’t say to keep trying for longer. Do you know at what point the doctor will start doing tests?

@Smileyface32 I would probably book an appt at your GP now to get the ball rolling. They can give you some initial blood tests, I'm going for mine this week. Can't help with the tablets I'm afraid as I haven't tried those. Are you doing OPK's?

I’m 33 and ttc for 10 months now. How long do you wait before seeing the doctor? This month I started to take bud fertility tablets from Holland and Barrets but I think it has delayed my ovulation. It’s taking ages for my temp to rise. It does contain Maca so I think this might have something to do with it

@bunhead34 let us know how you get on with AC. I have heard some brilliant stories on it helping people. I have taken it for the first half of my cycle this month (as you're supposed to stop when you ovulate, I'm sure you know that) and if my OPK's are accurate then my peak day was CD17 which is a vast improvement! (As long as I have actually ovulated!) I'm now 4DPO and so hopeful this will be my month 🤞🏼

@dragonmummy17 I know what you mean about these things affecting you mentally. I tried doing temps this month but have given up as it was seriously stressing me out when my charts were all over the place! Major over-analysing going on

Hi I'm 37 and ttc dc2. I've lost track of cycle numbers but I've been ttc for a year and had a mmc in December. I've given up with tracking with apps and using opks as it was affecting me mentally too much. I think I'm around 7dpo and i have a GP appointment mid May if we aren't successful this month

Thanks, might look into the Angus castus. My af is just tailing off so I’m onto a fresh cycle. Want to do all I can this month. Might try pre seed too.

I get what you mean about the buses and hearing other people’s good news, can be so hard.

Pearl I’m sorry about your miscarriage too. It’s very difficult. X

Hi please can I join! I'm 34, started TTC Oct 18 but had a miscarriage Jan 19 @ 9wks so now desperate for a BFP again. I've done OPKs for past 2 months & I'm now 8 DPO but feel so disheartened, for some reason I'm convinced this isn't my month again also there's positives, bumps & new babies everywhere!!

Hi can I join? I’m 33 ttc number 1. I had a miscarriage in September at 11 weeks. On day 4 of my 8th cycle since and I’m getting so fed up. Have a cycle length of 27-28 days. Just ordered clear blue ovulation test kit.

What is Angus castus? X