Any idea?

Hi everyone, I am 18 years old and I am with my boyfriend of 4 years. We plan to get married after college and have kids once we secure good jobs.
I have been thinking about having kids since I really do want them, but I am worried about my fertility. My sister tried to get pregnant so many times but miscarried all of them until just recently. She is 24. My Aunt was pregnant once and had an abortion and after that the doctors told her she was no longer able to have children. I know how abortions can hurt your chances of getting pregnant later on.
Anyways, my question is that since I don't have health insurance at this time, is there any other way than going to the doctor to see if I am fertile?
I would be devastated if I couldn't have children and it makes me depressed to think that there is a possibility of me failing my boyfriend. I told myself to wait until I could go to the doctor, but now it just hurts so much to the point of me crying when I think about it.
Please help...

[G_S]

You are very young and I dont think you have even tried to get pregnant yet. At that age women are very fertile. In my opinion you do not need to go to a specialist or anybody without trying for atleast 1-2 years on your own, maybe 3-5 in your case. Your family history does matter, but if your sis and aunt has history, it does not mean you will also have it. You mostly get your fertility trend from your mom.
I would say take a chill pill, enjoy like, plan for your wedding and subsequently kids. It will happen naturally and natural is the best

[Amaterasu]

You can get fertility tests online like Fertell.  You can find them at the bigger TTC sites.  They are initial screening tests only and generally cost 70-100.  Remember that a fertility workup isn't indicated unless you have been TTC for 12 mos (or if you are older when you are TTC or have an obvious problem like amenorrhea).  Since fertility can change over time, there is probably no reason to have testing done when you are not planning on children for many years (85% of women who are off birth control get pregnant in the first 12 months).  You've probably heard this before, but you're so young to be worrying about this!  I think the biggest concern is that the fear is causing such a negative impact on your life and you feel as though you would fail your partner if you have a fertility problem.  If you have a good relationship, your partner should be there to support you through these kinds of trials, not to make you feel bad about yourself.  Infertility can be devastating at its worst, but you shouldn't agonize about it if you have no indication that you have a problem.  I hope you are able to find a way to enjoy your relationship today, college, and young adulthood and not worry so much about the distant future.  

[sarah9010]

I agree with GS you are way to young to be thinking about this stuff. Your 18 just out of high school. Chances are you will be fine but really finish school, start a real job, get married, by a house wait another year then think about it agian. your life will take a lot more turns befor you really get comfortable. Take it from me i had my first child at 19 and it was the hardest thing to do. go to school full time, work full time and take care of a baby. dont think your situation will be any different.

[Ame_chan]

I don't plan on having a baby until after I find a career, I wrote that already lol.
But thank you.

[diva_lorri]

hi there - i think that if it concerns you that much you should just do what you can to better your chances in the future. do not worry too much though about what might or might not happen. i dont believe you should just take a chill pill or forget about it until its time like some others have put it. but... you can in the mean time eat well, excersise, dont smoke or do drugs, drink in moderation and live a happy healthy life. this way your being pro active about your future and making the best shot at being able to have children in future and not have issues like some of your family members have had. i thought too as i never ovulated and never menstruated properly that i may fail my boyfriend, now husband but look at me im nearly 6months pregnant! there is ways around every situation and the right one will be there for you if and when you need it.
all the best and good luck in everything...
lorri xx

[Ame_chan]

Thank you. I will better the things I am doing now.
=3