Dealing with Unexplained Infertility

[bumphope2020]

How do people cope long term? I've been TTC #1 since October 2019, and currently 29.
Each month that passes my cycles are getting shorter and shorter and I'm getting more and more distraught. I still need to have a laparoscopy and I know there is also IVF but I'm feeling so hopeless and am terrified this could continue for the next 10 plus years whilst I'm of a child baring age. Any insight would be greatly appreciated

Hi @bumphope2020 - I didn't want to read and run, but I definitely don't have the answer. We've been TTC a bit longer than you (July 2019) and I'm 35... I find that yoga, acupuncture, meditation, etc. help me mentally, just to accept where we are and that this is going to be a marathon, and feel less stressed about it, but it's still a shitty situation. We are just starting IVF and the referral for treatment was a huge weight off my shoulders as I felt like we're getting a new chance, but IVF is a bit scary in itself.
Talking about it helps me too... I know there are fertility counsellors available, although I haven't spoken to any myself, so you might want to try that option.
Take care and be easy on yourself x

I've been TTCsince April 2018 and recently been referred to a fertility clinic. I've been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and told that IVF is the next stage. I agree with @beachbum85 I feel like the weight has been took off my shoulders. I've been told by the doctors to not bother with ovulation tests or checking my cervical mucus and to try and relax a little. Just take my vitamins and try to dtd 2 to 3 times a week. I use to worry about having to talk to professionals and my fertility and honestly it scared me! I really didn't want to admit that there might be a problem. But now... WOW! I feel awesome that I'm given this chance and trying to stay positive.