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Anyone else just ever had that feeling that you couldn't get pregnant? I've always had that feeling and at 17 I found out I had endometriosis and had a laparoscopy done to remove it. I haven't been ttc but just this month. AF Is due in 2 days, I normally have very very painful days before my period and during and I haven't had the slightest bit of AF cramps yet. I just stopped taking my bc (which I took continuously w/o periods) on the 29th of July and had my first period, it lasted 2 days. Anyways I'm 12 dpo today. Bfn. I just feel like I'll never be able to get pregnant naturally and it's truly depressing. Yes it's only been 1 month since I stopped taking my bc and some of you have been trying for years but I'm 19, I'm young. I shouldn't have to worry about infertility problems at my age... Sorry I just had to vent
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How are you confirming ovulation? It normally takes women a few months to regulate after coming off of bc. Your period you had after stopping wasn't a real period. It was just a withdrawal bleed. Also, you may want to consider waiting to conceive until you have a first real period as taking the pill continuously really thins your lining - that's why your bleed only lasted 2 days. I have a close friend that had stage iv endometriosis. Her first child was conceived via ivf, however, she did conceive her second child naturally. Just be patient, give your body time to adjust to being off bc, and stay positive. Unless you're charting your temps, it is going to be very hard to know when to expect AF again. Odds are you aren't going to have a 28 day cycle. When I stopped bc, it took me 3 mos to begin ovulating again & I had 31 day cycles, so your cycle can change from pre-pill, etc.
9 years ago
memberThe good news is that time is on your side. If you start TTC at 19, even if it takes you 10 years (which it likely won't) you won't even be 30 yet. You may get pregnant right away, or you may have to undergo some fertility tests/treatments, but you have many good years ahead of you to start a family, which is great news. GL! :)
9 years ago
Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I've always had that feeling that it might not happen for me and I've always looked longingly (and sadly) at pregnant women and women with young babies, feeling sad that it probably wouldn't happen for me. I've only been diagnosed in the last year - now aged 35. But that feeling has been around since I was about 16. See my page for all the grotty details if you're interested. However, I did give it a couple of years TTC with hubby before I asked for a specialist referral. It's been 3.3 years for us. Hopefully, age will work in your favour. Plenty of women with endo do conceive. Infertility is just more likely; it's not definite. Hopefully, you will be one of the lucky ones!
DE IVF = next step. Much higher success rates, but so used to things not working, it's hard to feel too hopeful. Wishing others an easier time. 
9 years ago
not so much a feeling from the start hun but my partner and i waited 8 years for our daughter i know alot go longer so i will always feel blessed for her as i know how it feels....but she was naturally conceived after many tests drugs IVF etc so can most definitely happen i dont know if its just catching everything at the right place at the right time??...ill never know i suppose?xx keep positive chic.xxx
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