Trying for a baby?

[AnnHendry]

Im 20 and my partner is 21, we don't smoke and hardly ever drink. We are both healthy and have a normal bmi. I have a regular period too. We have been trying for over a year and still no luck😩 I'm so upset because it's all I want. Has anyone got any tips?? Anything would be a great help!! Thank you!!

It's time to see your gp to start the ball rolling on tests. Day 3 and day 21 for a start.

I've found my gp very reluctant to help me, perhaps because it's not his area of expertise?? So you may need to do your own research as to what tests you want and what they will tell you if there's a problem.

You partner also needs a sperm analysis.

Do you track ovulation? It might be something as simple as timing when you have sex?

Yeah he's had a sperm analysis all fine. We also track ovulation and I've had several blood tests. Everything seems fine so far, but still no pregnancy! It's really getting me down..

I get it. No really I do!! I've been ttc for A year and a half. I've just started seeing a counsellor to help me eventually accept my situation and to learn how to cope better with the disappointments that come with this.

Have they not referred you on to a fertility clinic?? That's really your next step it sounds like. It might help if you get answers although 25% or infertility (subfertility) is undiagnosed.

They said at my gp surgery they were going to refer us, but this was weeks and weeks ago and I haven't heard a thing!😔 So annoying!

Chase it up?? Honestly, this is something that I think you need to become a stronger advocate for yourself about. I have distinctly had the feeling that neither my GP not my fertility clinic give a shit whether or not I have a baby. Nor do they care if I become an emotional wreck in the process because of their shenanigans.

Educate yourself. Phone them every day. Get on waiting lists. Become a nuisance.