When should I count my time as ttc from

[crazedupmom]

Hiya
I have posted a few times about my dilemma on here.
A bit confused atm I started ttc the end of August 07 when my AF went awol.
My AF was absent for 3 months in total.
I had a blood test done to determine why and it was discovered I have a underactive thyroid.
Apparently a underactive thyroid can cause your AF to stop.
I am now on thyroxine and my cycle came back in December.
How long can I say I have been ttc do I count from August or from when my cycle came back in December.
Sorry I know it sounds a dumb question.
It is just that although I continued in the 3 months ttc my cycle was absent maybe it was fruitless because perhaps I wasn't ovulating anyway.

I think I personally would go from when your cycles returned, but others might say differently.

Do you need to know for a reason?

If you want a referral from your GP go back to August and then a bit more.

Hi
NatalieJane

I am 37 years of age and believe that if you have been ttc for 6 months or more and your over 35 you can seek help.
I have also been told that a underactive thyroid can cause problems ttc.
I am really confused as to what I should be doing do I just sit back while the thyroxine tablets correct my TSH levels or should I be doing something else like getting a referral to a specialist been as though I wish to concieve.

Hi
Willmouse I could do that but I am wondering if my gp will think I am jumping the gun and that I should be taking into consideration that I have a undercative thyroid that needs putting right before I panick about how long I have been ttc.

Oh I see.

I am no expert, but in my (limited) experience, unless you have a very sympathetic GP, they will probably say to take the underactive thyroid into account and wait 6 months + after the thyroxine start doing the business. But if your cycles have returned, that has to be a good sign?

Good luck with the TTC'ing, I will be joining you soon enough

Thanks for that NatalieJane

Quite confused atm as since my cycle has returned I have had a 33 day cycle and a 22 day cycle.
I feel as though this ttc business is sending me mad.
I will sound really dopey for saying this but I am not sure what my cycle length was before ttc.
I vowed to get a accurate picture once I started ttc but that was difficult once cycle went awol.

I am the same, I have either been on that Depo injection, the pill, pregnant or breastfeeding for the last 8 years, I have no idea of my 'natural' cycle, so don't worry you are not alone!!

What contraception did you use before you started TTC'ing at the end of August? Did the Doctor say that the thyroxine could make your cycles unpredictable at all?

Hi
Was just using condoms before.
The doctor never mentioned that thyroxine could make your cycle unpredictable.

I have no idea now when to expect my next AF.
Tbh I sort of feel premenstrual all of the time lately not sure what to think anymore.

I don't really want to get into all of the charting and temping I feel that maybe it could make ttc all the more stressful.

There are a few of us in the same boat re. waiting for AF to show up, I am on CD31 today, but had a miscarriage at the beginning of January so no idea when it is going to come.

I suppose all we can do is wait with crossed fingers!

Have you joined one of the TTC threads? Most AFAIK are all fairly good at giving support and encouragement, and it helps just to let off steam to people who are in similar situations.

Obviously, your GP should be able to answer the more medical side of things, might be worth booking an appointment, or seeing if he could do a phone consultation if going in is too much hassle?