What happens if im not ovulating?

[StrawberryTheMilkshake]

Hi there.....

Im having trouble falling pregnant. It seems im having problems with ovulation. I had blood tests and i hadnt ovulated. These were done in July. It seemed i didnt ovulate- althoguh eventually i did get a period in late july. Im late again now by a few days. Doubt id be pregnant. So maybe looks like i havent ovulated again this month.

If i go to the GP for advice, what will happen? Will i be refused treatment because im quite overweight? The GP put the no ovulation down to my weight and ONLY my weight. I just dont believe that is the ONLY reason.

I was 120kgs when i fell pregnant with my daughter and had no issues.

So what will happen? Will i be made to feel like a worthless piece of sh!t because im overweight and want a baby?

What happens if you dont ovulate?

[StrawberryTheMilkshake]

:gloomy::gloomy: No one? *sigh*

[1983Bella]

You may want to get a referral to a FS to check if you have PCOS as this can cause you to not ovulate. It is also known to cause ladies to be overweight.

Good luck, i hope you get some answers soon.

[TTCin2009]

I'm guessing they would do some blood tests to check your hormone levels. Apparently some women only O every 2nd month so I guess they would want to check that. They may also test for PCOS. If they find out you're not Oing, your Dr can prescribe medication such as Clomid to help stimulate your ovaries.

They shouldn't refuse you treatment but they will probably advise you to lose some weight because apparently, it can affect fertility. If your Dr is rude about your weight, I would go elsewhere.

Good luck!

[vajay]

Hi , if I was you the first thing I would be wanting the doc to check was whether I had PCOS

secondly you can request an internal ultrasound to check you out & make sure everything is ok ,

goodluck :):babydust2::babydust2:

[happyluvy]

id say go get a fs referral.. i think someone said to get checked for PCOS - this could also be contributing to your weight prob too - the fs would know what they are doing anyway so im sure they can help you out.

make sure you go for second or third opinions till you are happy with your answers

you may even find someone around here who has been thru it and can help you out...

and most importantly - please dont feel like you arent worthy of help or treatment! you most def are! :hugs:

best of luck!

:wave:

[StrawberryTheMilkshake]

Im so sad.... its just not working.

Im late again this month. I'll do a test in the morning but i doubt im pregnant.

Maybe i havent ovulated this month again?

This is heartbreaking.....

[happyluvy]

i know how u feel luv, chin up!

Get ur booty to the docs if ur not getting anywhere, there is no shame what so ever in asking for help!


:wave:

[StrawberryTheMilkshake]

Hi answer is to loose weight.... you know because im so "old".

Even DH said today, how come, for years its flowed like a river every month, and the last two months...... nothing. Just dont know whats happening..

:gloomy::gloomy::gloomy::gloomy:

[happyluvy]

alright well i really dont wanna sound harsh here, and i hope u understand im trying to help... But if u know the answer is to lose weight, u should really get doing just that... I have seen threads / buddy groups around here for ttcers who are overweight, if u havent already that might be a perfect place to join and get some good pointers and support. I really hope u get ur bubba and live a happy life! Noone here likes to see sad ppl, we are all here to talk to so dont feel ur alone or that u cant do it, im sure u can!

:wave:

[StrawberryTheMilkshake]

Happyluvy,

I understand what your saying. What im getting at is, that i understand that i need to loose weight. I know that.

My point is also that, ive been large all my life, and as i said, i was 120kgs when i fell pregnant with my daughter. I fell pregnant in one week with her. Thats it.

So, while i realise being overweight and TTC isnt ideal, Im not convinced it is the ONLY answer. I have pains and weird feelings, etc. I just think there is more too it. What im saying is, im not sure if i will get a referral because i think my GP thinks its only my weight. I know my own body... but it seems it doesnt like me anymore! :geek:

I dont know anymore. I dont want to feel like im worthless because im heavier.

So, i know somewhat, the answer is to loose weight... but i dont believe its the only answer.

Know what i mean? :gloomy:

[Punky81]

Hi there :wave:

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I honestly think that you should get down to the docs and tell them everything that you're thinking and feeling, that you believe there's more then the just the weight 'problem' keeping you from ttc. Make you doc listen, and if he/she doesn't listen, go see another. Tell them that you're unsure whether or not you're ovulating and would be interested in seeing a FS. They may even recommend your hubby have a sperm test, which is a lot easier. Then once that's ruled out they usually look to the female.

I'd just be strong about what you want and not back down. Be persistent and forthright and tell them you need to have other tests done. In the meantime you can still focus on your weight and try to lose a little, it's all going to help you reach your goal and certainly won't hurt your overall health.

All the best hun and I hope you find the answers you're looking for :hugs:

[happyluvy]

Happyluvy,

I understand what your saying. What im getting at is, that i understand that i need to loose weight. I know that.

My point is also that, ive been large all my life, and as i said, i was 120kgs when i fell pregnant with my daughter. I fell pregnant in one week with her. Thats it.

So, while i realise being overweight and TTC isnt ideal, Im not convinced it is the ONLY answer. I have pains and weird feelings, etc. I just think there is more too it. What im saying is, im not sure if i will get a referral because i think my GP thinks its only my weight. I know my own body... but it seems it doesnt like me anymore! :geek:

I dont know anymore. I dont want to feel like im worthless because im heavier.

So, i know somewhat, the answer is to loose weight... but i dont believe its the only answer.

Know what i mean? :gloomy:

ooh ok, yep i know what you mean... i would suggest going to doc and getting that referal! if you have fallen pg when you were heavy anyway, then i would assume you can do it again... so if you feel there is something else wrong def tell the doc that! tell them everything your feeling, and get a second, or third opinion if you need to. Keep on hassling them! Theres no reason the doc shouldnt help you darl... dont feel worthless coz your certainly not!! :hugs:

[tigerlilly9772]

Happyluvy,

I understand what your saying. What im getting at is, that i understand that i need to loose weight. I know that.

My point is also that, ive been large all my life, and as i said, i was 120kgs when i fell pregnant with my daughter. I fell pregnant in one week with her. Thats it.

So, while i realise being overweight and TTC isnt ideal, Im not convinced it is the ONLY answer. I have pains and weird feelings, etc. I just think there is more too it. What im saying is, im not sure if i will get a referral because i think my GP thinks its only my weight. I know my own body... but it seems it doesnt like me anymore! :geek:

I dont know anymore. I dont want to feel like im worthless because im heavier.

So, i know somewhat, the answer is to loose weight... but i dont believe its the only answer.

Know what i mean? :gloomy:

I right in there with you, girl. We've been TTC for over 4 years now. i've been heavy my whole life, and don't know what it's like not to log every bite that goes in my mouth, weigh/measure my portions, drink gallons of water and stay active.
I finally got a lapband, and have lost 20kgs--over the slow course of a year, but it's 20 gone!

My doctors have all told me that losing weight is what has to be done--but I don't believe it's the only thing. I think that you can pursue both a baby and still lose weight at the same time. I don't think it has to be mutually exclusive. my doctor takes exception to this, and doesn't want to help until I am goal--his goal (60kgs) not mine (80kgs).

Its such a hard struggle--and you don't get taken seriously when you're heavy. People, and doctors especially, write you off as lazy, unmotivated, and slack. I mean, you should hear the crap I get because I haven't hit my goal weight yet. I'm still 20kgs out, sure, but not everyone loses at the same rate.
The way my doctors (GP and FS) talk you'd think I'd gained 10 instead of lost 20. My FS is particularly disgusted that I'm not under 100kgs just yet. Tells me that I'm not making the band work for me; he has suggested that my food diaries and exercise log are not only inaccurate but that I'm obviously making it look better on paper than what it really is. Keep in mind that if I have a blow out or a cheat--it's in there, in all it's glory. Why would I sabotage my efforts???
I am making the most of it, but again not everyone loses at the same rate. Apparently this is an extremely hard concept even for medical professionals to understand. My band surgeon is fine with my progress and has given me letters saying so to pass along to my FS, which I guess is a waist of time.

I don't really know what the point of my post is, other than to say that I know exactly what you are going through, that you are made to feel worthless and less deserving of treatment simply because we are larger than the general population. Very unfair, especially when you do try your best to stay as healthy as you can--most people don't understand that being fat doesn't mean you sit at home on the couch in front of the tele all day eating bonbons and plotting your next meal. I lead a VERY active life, but convincing doctors of that is almost impossible. It's really hard to not let your doc's personal feelings about your weight interfere with getting the treatment you deserve--if you're like me, you're naturally inclined to accepting what you're given on not questioning it.
Now, I've lost over 4 years of potential fertility because nobody would ever look past the weight part of it. Now that I'm losing, it doesn't seem to be going in much more of a positive direction, so feel I am starting to prove them all wrong.

I am preparing myself for the worst case scenario, and am already looking at egg donor profiles in the States (where I'm from).

[StrawberryTheMilkshake]

*hug hug hug*

:hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs: