Trying to be pregnant.

[freya767]

I am a married woman of 32. I got married at the age of 28. In the early days of my marriage, I used to take contraceptive pills to prevent unwanted pregnancy. I continued this for long two years. After that, My husband and I decided to have a baby. We planned in this prospect and tried to conceive but could see no result. We tried for several times. When we still get no result, we consulted a doctor. The doctor suggested us both to go for the fertility test.

The results came out. The doctor reported me that I had lost my fertility due to excessive use of contraceptive pills. I could never imagine that I would lose my fertility due to excessive use of contraceptive pills. I cannot explain our mental condition. I am feeling guilty.

Is there any way out? Can anyone help me, please?

I'm sorry you're struggling.

I was on contraceptives for about 15 years with no negative side effects, it took us almost a year to conceive but that's fairly common too. I'm quite surprised a Dr has said taking contraceptives for 2 years is excessive, because it really isnt, especially when you think the implant alone lasts 5 years.

How long have you been trying? Is there another Dr who you could get a second opinion from?

I was on the pill for 20 years, stopped taking it 6 month before we started trying and got pregnant straight away. 2 years really isn't excessive use of contraception. I would see another doctor and get a second opinion...

As far as I know there is NO evidence whatsoever that using contraceptive pills negatively impacts on fertility, especially not for two years and especially not to the degree that you can "lose" your fertility. Some people find their cycles take a few months to come back after stopping the pill but that's temporary.

I am very concerned about the quality of the Doctor you have seen who would tell you something like that and leave you in this state of distress. Was it in the U.K.? I suspect you are elsewhere.

What fertility tests did you and your husband have? In what area is the problem? There are many many aspects to thorough fertility testing and for almost all of them there are available treatments to try to rectify/accommodate the problem. What has been suggested to you to try now?

I suggest you post details on the Infertility boards as you will find lots of very knowledgable women on there who can guide you.

I also suggest you seek a second opinion from a reputable doctor.

Don't worry, you haven't done anything wrong.

I was on the pill for over 10 years without a break and have just conceived through IVF. I had unexplained infertility but the doctors and consultants never mentioned that they thought the pill was what effected my fertility.

I would see another doctor as other posters have said. How long have you been trying since coming off the pill?

Your doctor is talking nonsense. I'm amazed anyone qualified medically (I'm a qualified doctor myself) would say that.

See someone else and complain about your current doctor.

Your doctor is talking crap. You need to see a fertility specialist (or a different one if your current doctor is describing himself as that...).

There is usually something to be done regarding infertility - don't give up hope.

Is this in the UK? I have always had my own fears about contraception but I'm pretty sure it's in my head. I think you should see another doctor. I wouldn't trust her/him

Where was this doctor?
I was on the pill from 16-34, got pregnant at 35 with no issues at all.

I've never heard that at all! Sometimes the hormones take a while to leave your system and your cycle then needs to get back to 'normal', but then it shouldn't cause issues....