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Not sure what to do about the vaccine

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daisiesanddaffodils · 29/03/2021 12:01

I am 40, and had my baby (by emergency c section) in December.

I have no health conditions and am very fit and well normally. I am overweight but losing it and expect to be a healthy BMI by July, as a rough estimation.

I would like another baby. Since ds was a c section this would involve waiting a year so will be 42 at the youngest when I have another.

I’m worried about the vaccination because of wanting to TTC. I’m not worried about me health wise but obviously don’t want to get it and infect somebody else.

WWYD?

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moochingtothepub · 29/03/2021 12:29

I can see you are worried but there is no need to be, many millions of people have been vaccinated, it's not affecting fertility. As for the blood clots, listen to Radio 4's How to vaccinate the World for no nonsense evidence based information - the rate in vaccinated people was actually lower than you would expect from a group of that size!

moochingtothepub · 29/03/2021 12:29

I'm a woman in my 40's and I've been vaccinated)

WitchesBritchesPumpkinPants · 29/03/2021 12:32

@daisiesanddaffodils

It’s not the full picture because of the blood clots that have been reported by women in their 40s I believe.

But as I say I’ll leave it there (Google if you want a link, I’m wrestling a 3 month old!)

There are FEWER reported blood clots in the vaccinated people than in the unvaccinated population

You're now moving from fertility issues to blood clots...

If you're too busy with your baby to have a discussion that YOU started, then wait until your baby is sleeping.

Expecting people to allow you to spout anti vaccination nonsense unchallenged is ridiculous.

doireallyneedaname · 29/03/2021 12:32

The fertility concern is a complete conspiracy theory. There is no biological reason at all that could make infertility a plausible concern.

It simply stems from the government website answering a question regarding “fertility” by saying it’s “unknown” in the same way it would have legally had to answer “can the vaccine make your nose fall off” - it hasn’t been tested so it is unknown, but there is no reason to think it would.

I believe 23 women in the Pfizer trials went on to have pregnancies after vaccination and I have seen many women on other forums saying they’ve fallen pregnant after their first dose and should they have their second dose or wait until after baby.

Get the vaccine.

RickiTarr · 29/03/2021 12:35

Oh just tell us what you think the missing information is. That is like a parlour game. What do you imagine the issue to be?

BluebellsGreenbells · 29/03/2021 12:39

The local hospital is all 40-50 age group. Bet they thought it wouldn’t be them either.

No older ones, could it be they’ve been vaccinated?

Bordois · 29/03/2021 12:41

Funny how people manage to read things detailing 'bad' stuff about vaccines whilst totally missing things showing how its bollocks 🤔

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 29/03/2021 12:55

I don’t see how you can have come to the conclusion that covid was unlikely to affect you but blood clots caused by the vaccine might.

Original poster
daisiesanddaffodils · 29/03/2021 12:56

I haven’t, that’s why I asked here. I thought I’d get some friendly information. I was wrong Hmm

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RickiTarr · 29/03/2021 13:02

@daisiesanddaffodils

I haven’t, that’s why I asked here. I thought I’d get some friendly information. I was wrong Hmm
What on Earth?!

@BIWI gave you good detailed info from a reliable source.

Youp

Pinkcat231 · 29/03/2021 13:03

I understand your concern, I’m anxious about getting the vaccine/not getting it/getting Covid/the lot!

But I also have a young child (and hoping to TTC again in the future) and I think that’s what you’ve got to focus on, the child that already exists and needs you to be alive and well for them. So I’ll be getting the vaccine for her sake Smile

RickiTarr · 29/03/2021 13:09

@daisiesanddaffodils

I haven’t, that’s why I asked here. I thought I’d get some friendly information. I was wrong Hmm
@BIWI gave you good (&friendly) information from a reliable source.

You mysteriously claim that that isn’t “the whole story” but won’t tell us what you’re referring to.

So we’re all just sitting here wondering what you mean.

If you won’t communicate, what are you complaining about? Confused

Northernsoullover · 29/03/2021 13:13

Right, there is absolutely no mechanism in a vaccine that could cause infertility. None. None at all.
Please take it. I've had both mine and I feel fabulous. I had zero side effects but did prepare myself for some.

Ponoka7 · 29/03/2021 13:20

I had a pulmonary embolism and was hospitalised. They recently took me off HRT because of my clot risk, so naturally I was worried about the clot risk, enough that I wanted to speak to my consultant before having my second jab. I am ECV so had my first in January.
As said the clot risk actually proved to be untrue when research was done. The clot risk would be higher for normal contraception and other common medicines than the vaccine. Considering the data that's coming out about complications in late pregnancy because of Covid, the vaccination is the best choice for everyone. The variants are showing to be more infectious, so we need everyone vaccinated while the vaccines work against this wave of variants.

Azuretwist · 29/03/2021 13:33

Totally your choice. That is what is great about our country - a free vaccination that may save someone’s life, but you don’t have to have it.

If you are going to use childcare then I would hope the staff are vaccinated to protect your child. If you do not need childcare, makes it less of a risk to you. But as it is their choice, they may nit be. If you are going to have a second child that will involve some contact with face to face medical appointments and hospital - what would you feel safer with? Bearing in mind many other 30-40 year old female medics are in the same dilemma as you regarding a vaccine?

Nightbear · 29/03/2021 13:42

In the U.K. the ‘at risk’ 16-65 year olds have been (mostly) vaccinated haven’t they? And those who work in care homes? So plenty of women of child bearing age have been vaccinated, many of whom will have a higher BMI than you (BMI of 40 or above puts you into the at risk group.)

Vslightlystressy · 29/03/2021 13:42

I have COVID at the moment- was uber cautious and v sensible. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone- get the vaccine

ForeverAintEnough12 · 29/03/2021 13:45

@daisiesanddaffodils how exactly is a blood clot going to affect your ovarian reserve/womb and husbands sperm?

JorisBonson · 29/03/2021 13:48

OP - hi MN can I have some advice please
MN - gives advice
OP - no not that advice, you're all horrible and wrong.

Laytwir024 · 29/03/2021 13:48

Where on earth have you read it impacts fertility? Definitely get it. It'll be out of your system by next year anyway and you can just not get the booster if you're so worried. Definitely protect yourself and others for the next year though.

StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind · 29/03/2021 13:49

If I were 40 and overweight I would want the vaccine as soon as possible.

I'm 32 and a healthy BMI, I still want the vaccine as soon as I'm able to have it.

BogRollBOGOF · 29/03/2021 13:51

I've got my vaccine booked. 40. TTC days are done.

I was initially cautious about the risk/ benefits of the vaccine late last year, but the success of the programme has helped to sway me. The MN comment that swayed me most was pointing out that the acceleration of the programme has not been at an expense of testing but at the money being thrown at it cutting out much time wasting on finding applications and staffing. (This being on a thread that is regularly mis-identified as "Covid-denying" and "anti-vax")

If I was looking to TTC, I'd probably get the vaccine done first to boost immunity through the pregnancy, and possibly defer a couple of months to get the booster and have that in my system for a couple of weeks first.

It's fair to raise doubts and seek clarification on a new medical development. There is a lot of confusing information and contraduction out there, not helped by agendas and bruised egos such as the EU, President Macron.
Having doubts is not anti-vaxx and it's far more persuasive to gently address them rather than insulting people.
The actual anti-vaxx people don't ask questions and spout a lot of debunked crap as fact.

Laytwir024 · 29/03/2021 13:51

Op the percentage of people getting blood clots with the vaccines is far lower than people who get blood clots with the birth control pill. These people were going to get blood clots anyway. I find it bizarre you'd risk covid whilst caring for a young baby. Your age group is at the highest risk of long covid which is much more likely to impact your fertility!! And your ability to look after a second child.

yeOldeTrout · 29/03/2021 15:56

There is no "plausible biological mechanism" by which the vaccine could affect your fertility, says Prof Lucy Chappell, a professor in obstetrics at King's College London and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

I don't care what OP does. But I do want people to make decisions using good quality information. The infertility theory is made up scare-mongering rubbish.

Sub12 · 09/04/2021 18:37

I think it would be really useful if women who got the vaccine could report if they got pregnant afterwards. It would also be great if they can update everyone on the progress of their pregnancy.

The vaccine being new does cause some worries when it comes to fertility issues especially to those who have had MCs or other fertility problems. Yes there’s no evidence that says it interferes with fertility and my Gyno did tell me to get it while TTC, but some of us can’t help thinking about it.