How did you know you needed to seek help?

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I struggle with irregular periods. It’s really hard to keep track of ovulation when my cycles are all over the board. I’ve tried all the methods out there and still am not pregnant. Been a little over a year TTC. So, when/how did you know to seek help? What were the steps you took? Or things to think about?

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Once I started tracking my cycle and noticed irregularities, I went to my OBGYN. She ran some tests and we went from there based on my results. My husband also got a seman analysis to rule out any issues on his side. After 4 medicated cycles, we agreed it was time to see a fertility specialist as I was not responding well to the medication prescribed and it was beyond the doctor's expertise.
I suggest seeking help now. Basic bloodwork, seman analysis, and HSG are probably the best place to start and your OBGYN should be able to facilitate those tests.  Best of luck on your journey.

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I went to my OBGYN after 40 days with no period (came off of BC and literally nothing). She told me to come back if I still didn’t get a period in a month. I kept putting it off because I was hoping things would sort themselves out. I went back to her after 4 months with no period and weird spotting and that’s when she told me she recommended I see an RE. My husband and I were so heartbroken that we decided to take a break of thinking about it and would pray things sorted themselves out. Finally, in April (9 months of TTC with no cycle to speak of) I completely broke down after yet another false OPK and went to the RE. They very quickly found out I had PCOS (which my OB wasn’t expecting since I am thin) and that I have not been ovulating on my own probably ever. Now I’m on my first month of medicated IUI, but my follicles haven’t been responding so we most likely won’t get to do IUI this month. As discouraging as it is though, I am so SO thankful I finally got help, because I would not have ever gotten pregnant on my own. I recommend you get help, you will feel a world of difference. :) baby dust!

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It’s time. It’s been a year. Good luck!!

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We had 2 MC in a row, so even though we got pre quickly and easily, we decided to seek out help because we couldn't continue the emotional turmoil as a result of the losses. We started by asking my regular obgyn. Generally they make you wait until 3 losses but my ob was more than willing to refer us when we told her we couldn't handle another loss without knowing we did everything we could. The general rule is to wait 1 year of ttc before seeking out assistance, and that changes to 6 months of you're 35 or older. If your irregular periods are the main culprit, I highly recommend giving acupuncture a try. Mine were super irregular, 3x-4x a year. After starting acupuncture they came every 27-35 days.

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One year of trying without any results was enough for me, I made an appointment right away. Having an irregular period and trying a year are both good reasons to seek help. Start with your OB. That is where I started and after doing some basic tests and trying medication ( Clomid). She referred me to an RE. Good luck to you!

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A little different for me but I got pregnant super quickly, twice but lost both babies. So I went right after that. If I were you I would seek help now. You can start by going to your obgyn if you need a referral but if you dont need a referral you can make an appointment at a fertility clinic. They typically have a long wait and it might be good to get an appointment in the books now. I know I was eager to learn more and how I could get a take home baby.

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It is recommended that you seek fertility assistance when you try for 12 months with no success.  I personally tried for 3 years before I actually went through with treatment, but we got checked out after 2 years of trying.  We just couldn’t afford the treatment right away.  Since you have been trying a year I would go to your OB and tell them what’s going on.  They may order some testing and try some medication before they send you to a specialist.

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