How do I prevent or pre-treat various pregnancy issues?
I have PCOS, which impedes fertility both hormonally and by physically preventing ovulation. I was told when I was diagnosed in my teens that I would probably been infertile. I’ll tell you what the OBGYN told me when I went in to see her for the “will I be able to do this” conversation when I was in my mid twenties. She reviewed my chart, looked up at me, and said, if you want to do this, you should do it now and not wait. The longer you wait, the worse the odds are. Due to circumstances, I did put it off. I’m in my mid thirties now and I have gotten pregnant twice since then, both times accidentally. Apparently, I’m not quite as infertile as previously believed. The morals of this story are (a) If you have good reason (confirmed by a doctor) to believe you will have trouble conceiving, do not postpone having children and (b) you may not be as infertile as you think you are. Many women with fibroids, endo, and a whole host of other issues have children, so it’s by no means a death knel
I was told be several doctors that I was infertile/would need medical assistance to fall pregnant and stay pregnant. I sort of believed them – prepared for not getting pregnant but stayed on hormonal birth control until I was ready if I did. After 6 years of no period thanks to Implanon I had that taken out in November 07. I tapered off my anti-depressants March 08. I started having unprotected sex in May 08 and fell pregnant September 08. I still had issues from the endometriosis they had suspected but fell pregnant with (totally and completely) surprising ease. My ob. recommended staying off hormonal birth control as long as possible, preferably until I was done having kids. Mostly to avoid any issues with artifically screwing up my hormones but also so I can get a decent baseline of my cycle sans hormones (and after pregnancy). It also means I can start getting some half decent treatment if I really do have endometriosis (the doctors who diagnosed me and told me I was infertile? Nev
