WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: I NEED ADVICE ON INFERTILITY ......PLEASE !!!

Re: I NEED ADVICE ON INFERTILITY ......PLEASE !!!

From: Kate (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:10:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 Aug 2002, Khristy wrote: >
>Hi
>I am 36 yrs old and just got married last month .
>My husband is 24 yrs old and in good health .
>I have never had a pap smear and know that is stupid on my part .
>I have always been overweight ...atleast 100 pounds .
>I have always had irregular periods since I was in my early twentys .
>Alittle over 3 yrs ago now I started bleeding and continue to bleed very
>heavy for 6 months straight .
>Was in alot of pain but never seen a doctor...
>If you ask why ..well I have no inc. and I am very self-conjust of my
>body.
>Now...for the last 3 months I have been bleeding ...heavy at times and
>spotting at other times .. I will go 2 or 3 days and then stop
>completely for 1 day and then start back up again.
>I'm also having a lot of bloatiness and swollen stomach.
>I take a fluid pill every other day to help with this .
>As for pain...I only have cramps when I have a bowel movement or when I
>first start my period .
>I know my hormones are not right and never have been .
>Because I have days I am very moody and depressed .
>Plus I have facial hair and was told by family and friends that can be
>cause from a hormone imbalance.
>My question is ...does this sound like I have infertility?
>Me and my husband do not use birth control because we both want a baby
>and my age is a factor that I don't have much time left to have a baby .
>Please ..can you offer any advice ?
>Thanks Bunches !
>Khristy

Khristy,

You don't say how long you've been trying, so I assume it's been only since you've been married.Typically, doctors wait one year before beginning testing for infertility. Yes, being overweight can affect your fertility, and age is a factor too. Facial hair does not always indicate a fertilty problem . You would need to be seen by a doctor for hormone testing. If you don't conceive in a year, you and your husband would both be tested for infertility. You'll have to get over your self consciousness and see a doctor. Also, you mention you have no income, so probably no insurance either. Fertility treatments are expensive and so is raising a child.

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