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Advice, no ovulation, clockwork periods, just turned 40...

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Polarbear72 · 15/06/2012 21:49

Dear mumsnet. I could really do with some straight talking advice.. My husband and I have been TTC for over a year. At first I was having problems with abnormal smears and told for a period of two months not to try but we started trying again in Jan. By April I'd had enough, went to Dr. My periods are regular, 29/30 days, without fail and have been for years. Had the blood test, Dr says no ovulation test again - I had the bloods on Monday gone and am going Dr again Monday but I think it's no ovulation again as I was charting, using them sticks and nothing. Dr said after first round of bloods that my testosterone "Was a bit out" but said nothing more about that and I am thinking, that could be stopping me getting pregnant. I thought it could be PCOS but I suffer no other signs. I had an operation at 28 whereby the Dr told me I was VERY fertile (check for endometrosis) and to be careful if I didn't want multiple births and not I am struggling. This week I have had the most sharpest pains which feel like they are over my right ovary. I tested to see if I was pregnant and got a no and my period has come but I've not felt anything like that in a long time. I am feeling very despondant. I talked to the Dr about clomid last time I was in and got, "Where did you hear about that from". We are entitled to no help as my husband has a son from a previous. I feel like such a failure because I can't get pregnant. We've been married a couple of years and all my friends keep on banging on about it, you all know the drill I am sure. I am going Dr's again on Monday but I was wondering if anyone else has a period every month with no ovulation, I can't get into my head how this can happen.

Sorry for the rant... All replies very welcomed...

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lavendersgreen · 16/06/2012 13:10

Oh Polarbear72, I feel for you. It is so upsetting when you are ttc and all around you seem to be having babies without any problem.

I have no experience of not ovulating but hope someone will have some good advice for you soon.

I would be very firm with the dr on Monday and ask if they can expand on the non ovulation/testosterone issues.

Sorry I can't be more help - hope something positive comes out of next week's appointment.

x

homeaway · 16/06/2012 15:02

I am not an expert but are charting properly, ie the same time every day before doing anything at all ? The most reliable way is vaginally. What is your cm like ? Ovulation sticks can be hard to get a positive with. Have you heard of the book taking charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler ? If you had a pain that could have been ovulation and your luteal phase could just be too short ?
If you are sure you are not ovulating then there has to be a reason which can be many things. I would book an appointment with a gynocologist to see what is going on. They can do an internal scan and more detailed blood work for you . I hope that you get some answers soon.

homeaway · 16/06/2012 16:07

Not even going to begin correcting my spelling. Sorry!

Southsearocks · 17/06/2012 10:15

Having the same problem as you Polarbear. I use Fertility Friend. My cycles are pretty regular but for the last couple of months I've had no temp rise so probably no ovulation. I've got the 21 day test next week but I'm not sure where it will go from there. At 41 I don't know if I'll be eligible for treatment and Clomid does appear to be the answer. It's worrying and frustrating!

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