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Re: A few questions about my fertility

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:21:17 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 17 Jul 2000, Catherine wrote: >
>I am a married 24 yr old women currently trying for my first child,
>(trying for approx 4 months). I havc a number of concerns whcih
>hopefully someone could help me with.
>
>Is infertilty problems heridatory, my mother had problems when trying
>for her first baby, although when tested, no problems were found, is
>this likely to happen to me.

It's not necessarily hereditary. Things are also much more advanced than 24 +/- years ago, so there are many treatments for those who actually have infertility. >

>Does smoking make you infertile. I have given up recently for obvious
>reasons and wondered if by doing this it could help my chances of
>conceiving sooner.

It can interfere wtih fertility. Good for you! >
>When I am ovulating should my discharge be clear and stretchy or white
>and stretchy. I have been monitoring this for a few months and have
>found I don't appear to have clear and strechy discharge, is this a
>problem.

It is usually clear and stretchy, but there is always variation of normal.

>
>Probably alot of these questions are stupid, but they keep on playing on
>my mind, I just can't wait to be a mother and I want to put my mind at
>rest!
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Kat

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >and/or interventions.>




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