Can i conceive?

Hi Candice

Your story rings a bell with me. I didn't have exactly the same issue, but similar. Many months would go by without having a period and then I'd have it heavy for 3 weeks or more. Also got fed up with it in my early 20's and used the pill for many years to regulate my periods.

When we decided to TTC back in 2011, I stopped taking the pill and didn't ovulate at all. Miraculously I fell pregnant after a couple of months, so I was is some way saved from the whole infertility treatment route. This time however its different. Been trying for 20 months now to conceive nr 2, of which most of the time was under fertility treatment.

One thing that I've seen is that the moment I start to take Fertomid on day 3 of every cycle, my period stops, so having the extra hormones definitely helps to stop the bleeding. Perhaps in your case its all you need.

I'd really urge you to see a gynae and have him/her help you. If you don't have results within a few months, see a fertility specialist for another opinion. I can really recommend my FS any day. If you're in Cape Town, let me know if you'd like his details.

All the best!

Hi Candicelisa,

I would rather suggest you visit your gynae, and tell him/her about your plans on getting pregnant. Let your gynae do a full exam and also tell about your concerns about your period.

having said that, Im also one who struggled with my periods... not lasting so long but taking forever to come... after 3 years of trying and 2 successful pregnancies I decided to call it quits and go on with my life, until I found out I was pregnant again in November. I am now 20w3 days pregnant with a little boy.

so dont give up on your dream, but go and speak with your gynae about your concerns

Good luck!!

Hi,

My name is Candice and I am currently 27 years old. I have been with my partner for the past 7 years and we are both ready to start trying for a baby. my problem is that I don't know if I can conceive or not. My problem started from my teenage years. After a couple months of getting my period, I started having irregular cycles. By irregular I mean that once it started it didn't stop for a long time. Eventually my mum took me to a gynae who then put me onto a very light pill to regulate my period. Over the years I was on and off it, from my part cos I was a typical teen who didn't want to remember to swallow a pill everyday and my mum was ok with that since it meant I wouldn't be fooling around with guys thinking I cant get pregnant. I met my partner Daryl at the age of 21 and because it was my first real and serious relationship my mum insisted I go back on the pill which I happily agreed to. So since then I have been on the pill continuously until about a year ago when I tried to go off it to start preparing my body for this year. The only problem is that once I go off the pill my cycle goes off completely and I continue bleeding until I get so frustrated I go back on it. Last October and November I didn't get my period and did a pregnancy test but it was negative. I then got my period on the 21/22 of December and it hasn't stopped since then. After 2 weeks, I decided to use the last card of the pill that I had but after taking the pill for 2.5 weeks (most of the white pills) it still hasn't stopped!!!!! My friends say it could be stress, which I did have ALOT of in January but it seems so strange that it wont stop, there is also some clotting as well. Is there anyone out there that suffered or suffers from the same problem as me - I would appreciate any advice!

Thanks!!