When to Ask For Help Getting Pregnant
We've all heard the stories of heartbreak - the story of a couple so in love and so desperate to bring a child of their own into the world, with no success.
We hope and pray we never have to face that struggle ourselves.
Not every situation has a perfect solution, but there are so many resources out there for people facing this emotional battle, and it's important to recognize when it's time to ask for help getting pregnant.
Many couples wait more than a year before seeking advice or information from others about getting pregnant.
There's no need to wait that long.
If you've been trying to conceive for a year or more, it's definitely time to reach out for resources.
The first place to look is your own health history - is there any history of infertility in the family? Is there a personal history of sexually transmitted disease, sexual abuse, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or endometriosis? Are you over age 35? These are some factors that may be hindering your ability to get pregnant and should be discussed with your doctor even when just planning to conceive.
Addressing these issues ahead of time can help to alleviate concerns and pitfalls before they arise.
Do you have erratic menstrual cycles? Tracking your own menstrual cycle with a simple calendar can help determine the best time of the month to try to get pregnant, and will give your doctor a good history to start with, should you seek their help later on.
Once your own health history has been covered, your doctor can recommend simple blood tests for you and your partner to look at things like hormone levels that may be affecting your ability to conceive.
Sometimes, small changes in body chemistry can cause problems conceiving, and correcting the imbalance can make all the difference.
There are many other more involved evaluations to determine if there are deeper problems affecting your ability to conceive, but beginning with the basics, asking questions, and being open to help from other resources can dramatically increase your chances to holding your own baby sooner than you think.
Don't wait - ask for help today.
We hope and pray we never have to face that struggle ourselves.
Not every situation has a perfect solution, but there are so many resources out there for people facing this emotional battle, and it's important to recognize when it's time to ask for help getting pregnant.
Many couples wait more than a year before seeking advice or information from others about getting pregnant.
There's no need to wait that long.
If you've been trying to conceive for a year or more, it's definitely time to reach out for resources.
The first place to look is your own health history - is there any history of infertility in the family? Is there a personal history of sexually transmitted disease, sexual abuse, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or endometriosis? Are you over age 35? These are some factors that may be hindering your ability to get pregnant and should be discussed with your doctor even when just planning to conceive.
Addressing these issues ahead of time can help to alleviate concerns and pitfalls before they arise.
Do you have erratic menstrual cycles? Tracking your own menstrual cycle with a simple calendar can help determine the best time of the month to try to get pregnant, and will give your doctor a good history to start with, should you seek their help later on.
Once your own health history has been covered, your doctor can recommend simple blood tests for you and your partner to look at things like hormone levels that may be affecting your ability to conceive.
Sometimes, small changes in body chemistry can cause problems conceiving, and correcting the imbalance can make all the difference.
There are many other more involved evaluations to determine if there are deeper problems affecting your ability to conceive, but beginning with the basics, asking questions, and being open to help from other resources can dramatically increase your chances to holding your own baby sooner than you think.
Don't wait - ask for help today.