TTC over 40 - anyone want to join the club?

I also had one, was quite painful. I did get pregnant the next month but resulted in an early miscarriage. Same thing happened to a friend of mine.

I had one and I honestly felt like it was a bit of a waste of money. All the medical staff were "aahing" at how lovely my uterus was.

That said I have a friend who had one and found it very painful so it seemed to unblock something for her and she got pregnant a few months later.

I'd put it in the leave no stone unturned bucket but don't expect anything dramatic to change.

I wondered if anyone has a positive outcome to share after having a HyCoSy? I've read that it can sometimes clear tubes or make the body work to repair itself leading to an increase in fertility for three months.

I'm 42 with 2 older children (12/16). Been trying with current partner for 2 years.

Can I join in please!

41 with a DH in his late twenties! It works please don’t judge me🫣I have 2 boys already (20 & 18) to their dad but me and DH are desperate for a family together. Not used contraception since copper coil removal in March 2020 and nothing.

My tests show ‘normal’ and DH has a sperm analysis appt in Dec.

Currently only taking folic acid and vitamin B6 as other fertility vitamins have totally ruined my cycles, I just don’t respond positively to them.

Fingers crossed we are blessed with a healthy baby soon x

Hi I've just had my second mc 3 years after my first

Was a shock to find out I was expecting again after such a gap

Very emotional at the minute

I'm 43 and worried about ttc again should I give up x

I’m really sorry for your losses and how hard things have been 🌺

Sorry, I am an idiot, mixed this up with the June baby TTC thread and got all excited that so many other people over 40 had joined…!

Hello to all the other 40+ people and everyone else who has joined.

GP phoned me about something unrelated today and I mentioned AF hasn’t returned yet - she wasn’t too bothered at this point but it is driving me insane just come back already

Joining in. 42. one miscarriage one chemical. 9 months of trying (ironic amount of time). No kids yet. Friends over 40 have conceived. One has conceived, grown and given birth in the whole time we've been trying. That one has really got to me.

Hi everyone. I’m 41 and TTC for the first time. I thought it would never be possible due to some health issues which have now improved enough for me to come off my (very harmful in pregnancy) medication and I’m hoping it’s not too late.

I already take folic acid and vitamin D as I was prescribed them years ago due to deficiency. Not sure whether to just stick with these or start taking pregnacare or similar instead.

I know NOTHING about TTC as I never thought I’d be able to. Coming off the Pill after many years too. Plan to just try for a couple of months and then start actively charting ovulation etc.

It’s probably too late for us but you never know right?!

Hi everyone, glad to see this thread become a bit more active! Vitamin wise all I took was folic acid and vitamin d although I have now switched to a pregnancy vitamin.... it's a minefield so I wasn't sure what was best but as long as taking something!

Still early days for me but hit 7 weeks pregnant yesterday and boy the nausea has hit

Hi all - I got the results of my (private) blood tests today and they seem fine (FSH, LH, prolactin etc) apart from my testosterone is a bit low and my SHBG is also a bit low. Has anyone else had these bloods? I got them through my acupuncturist so she's going to interpret them a bit - interested to hear of other experiences.

Hi please can I join. I'm 40 and had a child when I was 30. Do you recommend any vitamins or anything?

@jalu47, yes you are doing all the right things to relax and get rid of stress. It is a great effort and please keep at it!!
Same for me, stress can be very clearly felt and interferes with cycles even... :(
Work stress was so bad in June July that my cycle got delayed for 18 days. (I had a change of manager and things changed a lot!)
I do try to take some odd days off now and then and try to listen to a bit of hypnosis audio here and there in the mornings. I hope all efforts help for us and everyone!

Won’t the GP just put you on progesterone if you get pregnant and need it? Mine did.

@Aprilsunnyday it's about £60 a session where i'm going so it's pricey but I do feel there are other things to explore before going for fertility treatment. Stress management is a massive one for me . I've started doing yin yoga as well - super chilled, basically stretching but I feel amazing after and always sleep well. Healthy mind and body first is what I've been trying to achieve.

Also my acupuncture lady has suggested an app called Yuka - its easy to scan food and beauty products for stuff that is in them and it gives you a rating of bad to good. There are lots of 'endocrine disruptors' out there so can help avoid anything that might mess with your hormones a bit..

@jalujalu47 wow that's amazing for your friend I am very interested in acupuncture!! But not tried!! Would you recommend? Is it expensive?
I'd like to regulate my cycle with the help as it's a bit unpredictable now! 😂

Is anyone else trying acupuncture? I had about 6 sessions and going for another round. My friend had great success with it.

Had a blood test today to check my hormones so hoping that all comes back normal..

Hi Everyone, hoping I can join this thread please.
Not really sure which topic to post in, I’m over 40 (actually it’s my 45th Birthday today 🎉)
Been trying for last couple of years for my 2nd.
I had my DD aged 42 after 6 miscarriages. I was under the recurrent miscarriage clinic and went on a trial for progesterone after BFP. This attempt worked and resulted in my little girl who will be 3 in November.
We have such a small family, no grandparents we both lost parents early. My OH is 39 and we are both fit and healthy. I have hypothyroidism but it’s low and under control with medication.
Guess I’m just worried with my history if I do get a BFP that I’ll just lose it without progesterone. Can’t go back to the clinic because I haven’t had any more MC and also they might not accept me because of my age.
Periods are shorter now (25-27 days) used to be 31 and I ovulate regularly around day 13/14.
Any suggestions for supplements I could take to help luteal phase and increase my progesterone?
Thanks in advance x

I just got a bfp yesterday for my 2nd. I'm 41. So nervous though about everything being OK. My first child is 8 so we didn't have much luck for 7 years!

@Lotus1702 congrats! Is this your first?

I'm 44, trying for second. Using Ovia and Flo app. OPK's and trying to stay calm!!

I don't drink and Keeping active running about after a 3 year old 😁

Hi all haven’t read everything but wanted to quickly say Don’t buy too much into what you read online about age blah blah blah I’m 43 was not trying but dtd once cycle day 11 app told me I’ll be o on day 13 got my BFP on Saturday.

I know many who have gotten pregnant in their 40’s oldest being 46 it’s a myth I tell you best to stay away from statistics ✨✨

@EnnaMc, i am sorry i think maybe people weren't following this thread earlier. I don't have much clue to the different levels on hormones unfortunately and not able to help but did you get some answers afterwards? I hope you are less worried and feeling better at least!x

Hi ladies, I have been a bit quiet on and off on Mumsnet in the past few months but coming back, especially to this thread. @Lemonyfuckit , I am in really similar boat, i am 40 and DH 43 and we are trying for our first. We had a miscarriage early in the year and only starting to try from this month after everything returned to normal and work became less stressful!! (not always easy to have the right environment to try!)
@jalu47 sorry to hear you had a miscarriage in June, thats still very recent - it is never easy, but worth making the effort!!
@Perexi Good luck on this sticking through!
Hopefully towards the end of the year we have some good luck and good news, and so for everyone on this thread. :)! xx

Hello @Lemonyfuckit - I'm 40 and trying for second for 7 months (on and off). I got pregnant on first month trying at 37 and had my little boy at 38. This time doesn't seem so easy but had a lot of health complications in the last two years. I had a early miscarriage in June and we didn't try in July as I had to have some MRI scans.. I'm in the two week wait now, but not that hopeful 😬