How to get pregnant

# 14

Posted: 09/09/2001 11:03

Many doctors prescribe the pill to 'keep you regular'. It creates an artificial regularity & very successfully covers up your symptoms. It's important to understand that you're not having a normal period when on the pill. You're having a withdrawal bleed from the hormones in the pill. The lining of the endometrium is thinner because of the pill and so the period is lighter. Taking the pill at the same time each day causes you to get exact amounts of synthetic hormone at regular intervals, and many women on the pill can predict their 'period' to within a couple of hours on a certain day. Very convenient, certainly, but not a way of solving any problems whatsoever! My experience is that women put on the pill to 'solve their problems' wind up with more problems in the long run.

Where are you living now? Perhaps someone could refer you to either a doc or Fertilitycare practitioner who could help uncover what's going on in your body, rathter than just masking it all the time. If you do want to have children at some point, it seems logical to me to sort the problems out sooner, rather than later.

Tara

# 13

Posted: 08/09/2001 12:53

Tara, thanks so much for info and the advice. It's new to me, but I'm still very anonymous, because, I had some times for the last three years, before I moved to UK for University. Before, I moved to UK, I had some tests for my period problems, and the scan does shown,there's nothing wrong and the blood tests does shown, it's all fine but nothing too serious. The doctor said, it does happens to any women's horomone, who is senitives (I think,wrong sp?) that cause the period stop.So I believed in him. So When I was in UK, and I decided to go to the different doctor to see what the doctor think, then they send me to the hospital for another tests. The results confirmed that I've two positive and one negatives, from my blood test. They gave me a pill to help me to continue my period regular. I had pill for two years, but once I stopped the pill because it gave me a headache. When I stopped the pill then the period stopped again..Don't you think, will the period depend the pill, or is there any other way to improve my period regular Of course, I'd hope to achieve my pregnant in one day.. I sometimes, find it hard to trust the doctor but it's not always, perfect, isn't it ?

Thanks A MILLIONS !!!

# 12

Posted: 07/09/2001 09:08

Very irregular periods like the ones described above are often a symptom of polycystic ovaries. This is a condition in which the hormone oestrogen becomes dominant and the ovary produces many small follicles each cycle, forming cysts. These may look like a 'string of pearls' on ultrasound examination.

Women with PCOS tend to have very low progesterone levels also, which can be a cause of frequent miscarriages.

I would strongly recommend learning to track your fertility and getting the appropriate medical help before trying to achieve a pregnancy.

Tara

# 11

Posted: 06/09/2001 22:01

Hi, I'm still bit confused about getting pregnant. First of all, I'm hearing impaired, and I'd like to tell you that I've experienced problem periods (not regular), due to horomone problems. So If I still haven't had a period for quite a long time ( I did some tests advisd by a doctor and the results showed that I'd two positive and one negative in my hormones. That's why it stopped my period for sometimes (like on and off- it's strange)]..will I get a pregnant if I have no period yet or maybe, I have period either before or after having sex ???

For example, I still have no period yet, and we had sex on Sunday night (risks)..then will I get pregnant or not ?

Secondly - As you know, I've problems with my periods but don't you think, it's all right for anyone,who hasn't had a period for sometime..or it's bad health because she hasen't a period for a long time ?? Is' there any reason.

# 10

Posted: 06/09/2001 08:59

I used Persona for about a year, in conjunction with Creighton Model charting & a thermometer (I was paranoid about NOT getting pregnant while taking anti-malarial meds!).

I found that it frequently mis-identified my fertile days, using up most of my test sticks too early in the cycle. Eventually it would make a 'statistical' decision that I was now infertile (when my body signals were practically shouting otherwise). My husband called it a 'vile vindictive little machine' because it 'punishes' you with a host of red days if you miss the testing window on any given morning.

However, I'm rambling. All of this probably isn't relevant to you, as you're trying to BECOME pregnant, rather than avoid! My experience of it is that it tends to be a lot less accurate than I was happy with & so I stopped using it. The purpose, according to the manufacturers, is to help couples identify their infertile days, so as to avoid using contraception. It's not intended to be used in the opposite manner.

The test sticks cost about £11 per box & my husband was a bit unhappy (he's the environmental one) about throwing out that amount of plastic all the time. The machine itself I bought for about £60 I think. This was three years ago, so prices may have changed.

Overall - the accuracy of the information it provided for me didn't justify the cost & it's now sitting in a drawer somewhere.

I like the fact that my body can give me more accurate information on a daily basis & it's free!

Tara

# 9

Posted: 05/09/2001 20:04

ex Dianette user back again. Tara suggested that I track my fertility. Has anyone any advise on PERSONA, as I have been thinking about getting it. Is it easy to follow and is it accurate? I would love to know. Many thanks.

# 8

Posted: 31/08/2001 11:10

Have a look at the package leaflet in Dianette. One of the mechanisms of action of the pill is that it 'alters' the parts of the cervix which produce the mucus necessary for sperm transport. The idea is that it prevents sperm transport & stops you becoming pregnant (doesn't always work). The consequence is that it can take a while for your cervix to recover. Women in this situation often experience seeing a thick, yellow & gummy (or gluey) type of discharge, which is typical of a cervix which has suffered trauma. One client of mine (same pill as it happens, Dianette), charted a full nine months of this yellow stuff before gradually returning to normal fertility.

I would strongly recommend learning to track your fertility, so as to maximise your chances of becoming pregnant. If the gummy or gluey stuff persists, there are options available for treatment.

Tara SD (FertilityCare practitioner intern)

# 7

Posted: 30/08/2001 13:26

We have been trying to conceive for the last 6 months without success. I came off the Pill(Dianette)in February and wonder does it take time for menstrual cycle to be regular or does it affect chances of infertility. I am 26 and am anxious to get pregnant and it would be my worst nightmare if we weren't able to conceive naturally. Anyone have any advice.

# 6

Posted: 27/07/2001 08:48

try having sex

# 5

Posted: 25/07/2001 10:47

Oops. The editor removed the link to the Creighton site. Have a look on Google & you'll find it.

Tara

# 4

Posted: 25/07/2001 10:39

The Creighton Model FertilityCare System teaches you how to tell when you're fertile & when is best to try to achieve a pregnancy. 76% of couples 'using' fertile days will be pregnant in first cycle, so it's very successful! (study published in Journal of Reproductive Medicine in 1998) Within 6 cycles, 98% of couples will be pregnant, so if it hasn't happened by then, you have a good idea that there is an underlying cause which may need treatment. This would usually have shown up in your charting by then anyhow. See (it's very american, be warned!). Email me for more details.

# 3

Posted: 22/07/2001 22:30

I am 34 and I have had two miscarraiges in the last 2-3 years. Before the last conception I had reflexology treatments and I believe it helped me conceive. I only wish I could have held onto it and given birth. I will try reflexology again but we are feeling time is running out.Anyone know anything else I can try. I hate the thoughts of fertility treatments as I feel it is interfering with the natural cycle.

# 2

Posted: 28/06/2001 14:43

Any extra hints on how to conceive. I've been trying for three months and no joy yet. I have used an ovulation test kit which pin pointed my day of ovulating but still nothing happened. What should I do. Anxious.

# 1

Posted: 16/05/2001 11:07

Does breast feeding help you lose weight after having a baby and does it help you to get you figure back, or is that just old wives tales