When to seek fertility advice???

[Bigtum2b]

Hello beautiful people,

I have been TTC for only 4 months which I know is not a long good time, but am just wanting some advice from a specialist about my cycles and ovulation etc.

Is it too early to seek this advice???

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go??

I live in Brisbane city.

Thanking you all in advance :fingerscrossed:

Bigtum2b

[QTB]

no its not too early. we have been trying for 4 months also, and i went to my GP last thursday, just to get my cycles regular and for ovulation etc (cos i dont often ovulate) now i have to have a ultrasound for PCOS :(

my doctor said they wont try any fertility treatments until you have been trying for more than a year but they can help inprove cycles etc.

hope that helps

[Hokey Pokey]

It wouldn't do any hard to go and speak to your Dr! He/She may even have some good tips to help you along the way!

[SuperWoman]

I think it's a good idea to talk to your gyno if you have any questions:yes: , it's never too early to ask! I wish we had asked earlier!! Good luck TTC!!!!:hugs: :hugs:

[TJ]

Hello beautiful people,

I have been TTC for only 4 months which I know is not a long good time, but am just wanting some advice from a specialist about my cycles and ovulation etc.

Is it too early to seek this advice???

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go??

I live in Brisbane city.

Thanking you all in advance :fingerscrossed:

Bigtum2b
I have been thinking about EXACTLY the same thing, this is also our 4th month TTC and if i dont get a BFP this month then im heading to the doc just to get checked out. I would hate to leave it for 12 months to find out something is/was wrong and then it take a few months to get on track. I would be almost 12+ Months behind.
If you find a good doc let me know, coz im in search of one myself. Im also from Bris.

Tara x

[Femme la Phoenix]

Hi Bigtum2b

It can be so frustrating can't it, you get your hopes up and then - - nothing - - you feel flat and devestated.

Like many other's I know all too well the sting of tears that comes with AF's arrival, and more....I've being trying for 10years to bring a baby home, to have the joy of a BFP...don't give up keep trying while you are trying each and every month you get closer and closer. I've learn't to look forward to AF as a way of knowing when we can start again and keep trying, while you are still getting AF's you know that something is happening and when she doesn't arrive......:smiliedance: well calls for celebration doesn't it!

Gyno's are pretty much the same across the board and set up guidelines to work by with fertility and it's a very "touchy" subject for ALL involved. Here is what I've being told along our journey...

I am not sure how old you are:

20 or under: 12 mths of actively ttc
20 - 29: 12 mths of actively ttc
30 - 33: some may say 12mths, some 9 mths of actively ttc
34+ 6 mths of actively ttc


This is because of the risks and things change in a women over 30 and Gyno's will keep a closer eye on you and investigate earlier because of many things ... their are so many things that he/she will investigate depending on your situation.

I hope this helps :fingerscrossed:

[~V&M~]

Another Bris girl here who would love the name of a good doc if you happen to find one!

[QTB]

ok all you brissie girls...! lol seems like quite a few of us. im in capalaba, and have the best doctor! so if you dont mind a bit of a bus ride out here her name is Julie Murray 07 3390 2522

[tansy]

Hi Bigtum2b,
LJ is right about the age/ttc times.
We have been ttc for @ 1 year but my gyno referred me a couple of months early coz i have endo and he said he could try things but if they don't work then we would be playing catch-up!
I agree that it's better to be pro-active and do as much as you can to improve your chances.

good luck

[Mariposa]

for the brissie gals trying to find a good OBGYNAE, Dr Karen Watson is fantastic! shes in wickham tce, same building as qld fertility group! specialises in infertility too! good luck:hugs: