*New* & concerned :-/

[Nikki_85]

Hello Ladies... This is my first post on this forum. I hope to get familiar with everyone really soon :-)

About me... I'm 26, live in Ca... I work full time and attend University of Phoenix - online. I have been off birth control for about a year now. BF and I are not trying to get prego, but we're not, not trying. If that makes sense... We're both young and healthy yet a year has gone by and I have not gotten prego. Seems weird to me and I am starting to become a little concerned, okay a lot concerned. AF Is super regular and I keep track of my ovulation days... The past few months, I kno for sure we did the BD on at least 2 of my 3 days. Then I start experiencing "symptoms" when it turns out its just PMS. Ugh... Has anyone else experienced anything similar? I'm concerned about my fertility. I have an appt with doc on fri and I have a feeling she is just going to tell me to get on the pill to regulate my body.

[Jennie1211]

I'd recommend talking to your Gyno, that's what I did. Also, have some basic blood tests done to rule out certain factors related to your FSH, AMH, etc. and definitely have your BF tested before you do an HSG or anything like that (if that's what your Gyno recommends to do). I had gotten the ovulation tracking down to a science and knew I was making the magic happen at the right times but still couldn't become pregnant. It turned out in our case that my husband had a zero count. I'd just get these basic tests done for your own peace of mind for now--you could always REALLY try later on, once you finish with school. But I do know all about that nagging feeling in the back of your mind...it plagued me for a long time before I took action, which I now regret. Good luck!

[ldybug71]

Hi Nikki,

You should wait for your appt to see what the doctor tells you. Although it appears you are also experiencing some stress, which is not going to do you any good. You are still young, but don't wait too long either to seek a specialist if you even need it.
Take care and good luck.

[Des_a_rae]

I know all to well about the trying but not trying.  I've been married for 12 yrs now and that's how hubby and I were within the first couple of years.  And now it's 12 yrs later and nothing.  I unfortuantely can't afford IVF at the moment and our insurance covers NOTHING as far as fertility and all that jibberish. I've been through tests, surgery and so forth.
SO I'm thinking since you're 26 and you've been "trying" for around a year she's not going to put you on the pill, especially if you're a regular kinda girl.  I think she'll run some test, see if you ovulate for sure and check your blood and hormone levels.  Probably do an ultrasound and the normal PAP.  After you get those back, depending on the results she'll go from there.  They'll probably ask for your BF to submit a sperm sample, see how that is. How long is your cycle?  
Anyways, good luck!! Please let me know how it goes.  Wishing you the best!! :D