WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Infertility questions

Re: Infertility questions

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 01:27:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, Another wrote: >
>One month of trying with no success.
>
>I know, you'd say too early to get worried, but I am over 30 and can't
>afford waiting too long.

WAY the heck too early!!! And unless you are over 35, you do have some time to give mother nature a chance. Once you have a child, you'll need to learn to be more patient (2 year olds take an hour to walk down the block,because they have to look at every rock -- and show it to you)

>
>Is there anything I can check now?

You could do ovulation predictor tests to see if you are ovulating and to help time intercourse

>Ultrasound, some special tests?

Nope >
>I thought I am healthy, I have regular periods (29+-1 days), my pap
>smears were normal. No cases of (or predisposition to) infertility in
>my family, except one third-degree cousin who had her first baby after
>two years of ttc and my aunt who took three and half years for
>conceiving her daughter, she was in her forties that time.
>
>Actually, I was sick with the flu a few days before my ovulation, and we
>both spent lots of time in hot springs (~110F) around that time. Could
>it be also a reason?

The hot srings could have cooked some sperm, but that shouldn't have affected numbers that soon -- you are just being way too impatient. At age 30, there is a 15% chance of getting pregnant in any given month. >
>All suggestions would be appreciated.
>Thanks!

My suggestion for right now -- chill out. In the early 30s, the average couple takes about 6 months to conceive. You'll drive yourself and everyone around you nuts -- and you may interfere with conception -- if you're already stressing after only one months of trying!

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

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