Can stress really affect TTC?

[Claire78564]

Hola so I’ve been trying to conceive since November last year. We caught on our third cycle but ended in mc a month later. I’m now on third cycle since miscarriage and we have been TTC. First two cycles after miscarriage despite ovulating and having plenty of sex didn’t get us anywhere...this cycle I should be ovulating this week...we have had lots of sex and will continue to strengthen our chances. I guess I’m just worried that stress can affect our chances. I know it can push out ovulation which doesn’t seem to be happening with me. My doctor said that ‘psychologically some women don’t catch until after the due date of the mc pregnancy’ which I find to be a load of rubbish. What are you opinions on this? Really hoping this is my month! Xx

My due date was end of April, I miscarried at 12 + weeks in October and still not pregnant again despite trying.

Sadly doesn't happen textbook for everyone

Sorry to hear about your mc ☹️ Hope you catch soon. Some women seem to catch as soon as mc is over. Guess we just have to keep hoping!

I have a follow up appointment tomorrow so fingers crossed 🤞

I hope it goes well for you! How long as you been trying if you don’t mind me asking? Xx

I have heard of a couple of people o know personally, saying they fell pregnant just before they started IVF so I guess that would back up that theory OP

Yeah I get that I just don’t understand the science of it... the only thing I can find is that stress can affect ovulation. It’s all very strange guess I have to keep trying x

I've been trying since New Year.
Starting cycle 5 now.

As it's been over 6 months since the miscarriage I'm lucky the gp is trying to help me.

Yeah It’s good that they are going to help you. You’re in a better position than some people even if it doesn’t feel like it. You managed to catch so it’s bound to happen
Again xx