I’ve been ttc 1 year now, unfortunately with no luck I’m getting so depressed and angry even when I just see a baby or baby clothes or hear of someone being pregnant. Why me.
Anyway I’m not here to mope. Basically we can’t even try at the moment because I’ve been bleeding for about 5 and a half weeks straight! I saw my GP when it had been about two weeks, and she wants me to go for blood tests when I get a positive OPK to see I’m ovulating. The problem is, because I’m bleeding, I’m not ovulating! And surely this should be looked into even if I wasn’t ttc?
I have always had irregular cycles but nothing like this. Sometimes it’s just spotting, other times a normal period, and sometimes it looks like a horror movie! I can go from soaking a pad through in the morning, to not needing a pad in the evening, to ruining my underwear in the night. Its unpredictable!
I’m considering visiting the docs again anyway. But does anyone have any advice what I could do or use to regulate my cycle, or at least make it more regular than it is at the moment?
I’ve heard there are products out there people use for this, but I don’t know what I’m looking for!
Thanks all, and again, sorry for the moping. I just feel stuck in the middle at the moment!
Definitely visit your doctor again! They may be able to find some answers. One year is typically when many doctors will see patients about TTC issues anyway, so I think it would definitely be in your best interest to make an appt!
As far as regulation, my doctor has talked about putting me on the pill to help my cycles and that seems to be a fairly common method to try and a least regulate you…even though it seems counterproductive for those of us TTC! I’m not sure of anything else that could be attempted
[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t feel bad for being upset! This stuff is not easy and it’s so normal to feel depressed and angry at times! You aren’t alone, hun. I really hope you are able to find a solution to the bleeding and are able to conceive really soon!
thanks so much @namergirl13, your advice always helps me! I’ll make an appointment asap.
The sadness/anger is at it’s peak at the moment since it’s just reached our one year ttc and a colleague has just had her baby and my friend won’t stop going on about it.
I said this last year but, I hope 2017 will be our year!
I’m so sorry for what you’re going through I had totally irregular periods my whole life - my gyn was pretty uninterested and just recommended the pill every year to regulate it as well as some other random meds to deal with my terrible cramps, etc. and it wasn’t until years and years later when I went and saw a different dr. that I was properly looked at and tested and diagnosed with PCOS and started getting proper treatment (for me personally bio-identical progesterone regulated my cycle immediately). This is not medical advice or saying your issues are the same as mine - what I’m trying to say is if your current doctor is not super concerned and interested in figuring out exactly what’s wrong and how to fix it, then by all means try to get a different doctor’s opinion! You deserve good care and the right treatment! Best of luck! Hugs
YES, go to the doctor again! I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this. If you feel like your doctor’s just putting you in the too-hard basket, ditch them and find another doctor. This is not normal but can be fixed easily. A very close friend was put on the pill after bleeding for 13 weeks, instant fix. She’s not TTC, so I can’t help you there, but there may be other options available for you. Best of luck <3
Thank you for your replies. Getting an appointment with my GP is hard so I’m considering going private. That way they’d surely be more helpful, since I’d be paying them. I don’t really know where to start with that though.
I have been considering going back on the pill just to stop the bleeding, but idk. Everythings a blur to me at the moment.
Thanks again. If anyone else has anything add please do!
Definitely see a doctor and look for some support and answers, and if your current one is not very proactive, try someone else. I know it’s quite a draining thing to try find a new doctor, especially when you’re understandably emotional and vulnerable, but it is so important to find one who is responsive and listens, and is proactive about getting tests done or taking a few steps to help you manage your situation. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t be afraid to just go to an appointment and see what someone is like.
I’m not TTC (wish I could though) but have my own experience of the massive difference between a ‘nice’ but inactive GP who doesn’t do much other than nod and listen, and one who actually wants to help you and is understanding and offers a constructive next course of action. You deserve someone (we all do) who is supportive and will do their best to provide care to you, and outline the next steps for you, whether that’s some tests, or a treatment.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you know anyone or have any friends who might be able to recommend a private doctor, if you’d like to do that? If you don’t have any recommendations, go with your instinct, look into one that sounds ok and looks ok to you, and just see what they are like. It is worth the hassle when you feel like you’re finally being helped and have someone who’s in this with you as best they can.
I know it’s a couple weeks since you last posted, but wanted to add my two cents! All the best. xo
I suggest seeing a doctor. There isn’t really anything they can do to regulate your periods though, some may try birth control, but that’s kind of the opposite you want to do if you are TTC.
I have PCOS and irregular cycles because of that. You can ovulate when you are bleeding, it’s not impossible, but rare. I would definitely call your doctor and say “hey I’m bleeding, but got a positive OPK” to see what they think. [name_m]Just[/name_m] like you can ovulate without a period. I actually got pregnant after going 2 months without a period! It was a wonderful surprise as I was going to start Clomid (a fertility drug that makes you ovulate) after my next period, which was taking forever to happen!
My doctor’s only advice for me at the time was to lose weight as I was 20 lbs overweight and she said women with PCOS who lose even just a few pounds have greater success at conceiving. I wonder if this really worked since I did try to change my diet and lifestyle, 2 months later I conceived naturally. Otherwise my only other option was fertility medication.
Definitely go see your doctor again and discuss going on the pill. Though I’m not TTC right now, I used to have semi-irregular periods, and I’d sometimes go 14+ days with off and on, unpredictable bleeding. I started the pill, and now, I’ve never had an issue, other than some spotting here and there in the first three months of taking it.
I’m getting so depressed and angry even when I just see a baby or baby clothes or hear of someone being pregnant. Why me.
I had totally irregular periods my whole life - my gyn was pretty uninterested and just recommended the pill every year to regulate it as well as some other random meds to deal with my terrible cramps, etc. and it wasn’t until years and years later when I went and saw a different dr. that I was properly looked at and tested and diagnosed with PCOS and started getting proper treatment (for me personally bio-identical progesterone regulated my cycle immediately). This is not medical advice or saying your issues are the same as mine - what I’m trying to say is if your current doctor is not super concerned and interested in figuring out exactly what’s wrong and how to fix it, then by all means try to get a different doctor’s opinion! You deserve good care and the right treatment! Best of luck! Hugs