Infertility Support Group

In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.

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Hello I am new to dailystrength and this community. I'm glad to see that I am not alone. I feel for you women out there as well. My husband and I are ready to have a baby. I am going on 25 and I've been on and off birth control for about 10 years. I am scared. Come January I am throwing out the pills for good. I have been told not by doctors but by my peers that I will either have much trouble conceiving or I won't at all due to being on the pill for many years. The only reason I was on the pill to begin with was to regulate my period and to control the testostrone in my system that made me grow facial hair. So far the doctor says that there is nothing wrong with me however I haven't had any type of expensive tests run because of lack of funds. I am ready for any advice or facts that anyone out there has. God bless you and good luck in the making to you! Hope to hear from somebody soon!-De
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Welcome De. I think that you do need to have some tests done. I would check with your insurance carrier because although most don't cover IF treatments, many cover diagnostic testing. Just from reading so many other women's posts it sounds like you are describing PCOS. Have you been tested for that already? If that is the case, your DR can problaby put you on clomid or femera to bring about ovulation. I believe the costs of clomid is fairly inexpensive. I am sure there are women here who can offer better advice about that then me. The good thing is you are still very young and hopefully your Dr will be able to establish a plan for you to conceive. Good luck and we're here if you need us!
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Were your diagnosed with Poly Cystic Overies? What you are discribing sounds like it is PCOS. The diagnosis involves an ultra-sound, bloodwork, and a history of problemes / symptoms. I have Poly cystic overie syndrom and If you have questions send me a message.
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Hi D and welcome...... This board will help you gain knowledge, if you need any. But sounds like you need to get a thorough screening IF you have ANY doubts about conceiving! And the testing is covered by insurance.
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Since you are young and just getting off BCP, I would give trying a few months. I've never heard that BCP- extended use would cause you not to be able to get pregnant ever. I've heard it may take a few months to get out of your system. But I've know women who were on BCP the same amount of time or longer than you who got pregnant the first month off and others within six months. I would try first and then if you haven't conceived after 6 months, start testing. This is only my opinion, you need to do what you think is best for you! Baby blessings to you and your DH (darling hubby).
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Welcome to DS!

I agree with what you were told. It could go both ways. My friend stopped BCP and was pregnant a few weeks later.

But if you have other symptoms or think there is something else going on you may want to be checked.

Good luck!
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