Doctors - wheee to start

[Bambi11]

Hello,
I’m thinking about going to the doctors as we haven’t been successful yet. I suffer with bad periods and just have a sinking feeling something is wrong. I’m nearly 34

But how do you even approach the doctor? Do you get tests done or ask for medication that can stimulate ovulation? Please help :)

before starting TTC I’ve been tracking my ovulation with OPK and on/off BBT, Acupuncer, taking the right vitamins, no drinking, eating well and exercising. We have been trying for 9 months now which I know in the grand scheme of things isn’t long but I’m finding it heart breaking.

Everyone around me seems to be getting pregnant fast or without trying for long.

Please advice needed :)

Been trying over 10years (I am going to be 37 this year), had many gp appointments about my fertility, sadly my bmi is stopping me from investigation/treatment!

I highly recommend talking to your gp and keeping them in the loop if you are struggling because there's some tests they can do before you see a specialist.

I went to the GP before I'd even started trying as I was worried about PCOS (I have some mild symptoms of it) and as I'm getting pregnant through home insemination me and coparent agreed to fertility testing in advance. My GP sent me for blood tests to check progesterone and hormone levels (I did have PCOS by the looks of it). After the blood tests I got referred to see an endocrinologist about my hormones and also was referred for an ultrasound of my ovaries/uterus, both of which I'm waiting for now whilst TTC. If you speak to your GP and express concern make sure to speak about any symptoms that indicate anovulation or hormonal imbalance. They may not be willing to do extensive testing until you've been trying for a year but they may do you a blood test at least....good luck OP

I went for a private consult as I have pcos . I am n pregnant from his recommendations . Do speak to your gp, just explain your period problem and that you are ttc, they should test you . They would check to see if you ovulate first .

Thank you @lakejupiter @beanchopper17 I just deep down feel like there’s something wrong. Been to the docs before about my cycle and I just get brushed off that some people have bad ones.

I’m going to make a list and take it with me and push for something. X

Be prepared that IVF on the NHS is a long and stressful process. They'll want to know how long you've been trying, they'll want you to do STI screenings etc to rule out anything obvious. It's standard procedure but can feel a bit much at times. I guess each trust/area is different but that's my experience of what we have to do for patients.

Start by a visit to your GP and request the basic fertility bloods and scans. Then you can request a referral to a fertility expert. Good luck x

@IsabelHerna thank you :)