how do i get tested for fertility?

[Lissyloo]

i just want to say first of all this site is amazing and i love how i can speak openly about stuff and not feel embarassed to ask questions

about 2 years ago i had an abortion, i didnt want to but my mum said that it had to be done enough said abou that
i had just  started a relationship with someone the same wk i found out
now being with that man for 2 years im ready to have a baby
but now i cant seem to get pregnant, how can i find out if im still fertile
i am still young! i have had my period for about 5years and i just am scared that the abortion has made me not be able to concieve any more
he is able to (knowing this from a previous relationship he had)
so i gather it must be me?

[tina1111]

A D&C is the same procedure as an abortion. Most of the women here that have suffered a loss, have had a D&C, myself included. It should not affect your ability to conceive again.

Are you timing things right? Do you know if/when you ovulate? If you are timing correctly and have not conceived, it is time to talk to your dr. A day 21 progesterone test will show if there is ovulatory activity. From those results, they will be able to direct you to the next step.

I wouldn't worry too much about the abortion causing an issue. It is likely not the problem.

[Lissyloo]

thankyou so much :) both of u!
it means alot!
im just worried about talking to my normal doc because she said not long ago that i have a type of depression and i no she will advise me that i shouldnt, i no personally im coping ok now tho but i might just book an appointment with a different local doctor about it

thanks so much and if anyone els has any other tips ideas suggestions please post :)

[Diane1003]

Start tracking your temperature - your BBT (basal body temperature) first thing in the morning before you get it out of bed.  Your temp will go up when you ovulate and stay elevated until you get your period.  Doing this will be helpful when you go to your OB to talk about fertility.  Start taking note of changes in your body- specifically your cervical mucus - there should be changes when you ovulate - that way you have more info to speak to your dr about and you know when your 'fertile' time would be.  Good luck.


And I love this site too!  I've found it to be rewarding and helpful!

[Kash12]

Check with ur OBGYN and first step would be to get a HSG done . This would ensure that ur tubes are open and not an issue.  They also run some blood tests on certain CDs. Like a CD3 blood work would tell about the quality and quantity of eggs that you have. Also your estrogen levels will need to monitored to check if you Ovulate. I strongly recommend u start charting to get a feel of how ur body works. Check out fertilityfriend.com for charting know hows.
Good luck and message me if u need more info. :)