I've been married two years now and have never used contraception. I've never been pregnant (32 years old) and am a healthy active person. I suffer from dysmennorhoea and have since I started menses. Any help or advice? I really would like to fall pregnant without medical intervention.
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I know a lot of people have said see a doctor - but you must think that means starting IVF or anything.  They will give you a scan to make sure all looks ok inside & the will take blood to make sure your hormones are doing their job & check you are ovulating.\n\nThe can also do a procudire (I cant remember the name) to put dye in your bits & picture it, which has the added effect often of clearing out little blockages.\n\nif non of that works & your man has a test to make sure his sperm swim the right way then you can have drugs to help you ovulate but not go ddonw the IVF route.\n\nGood luck.
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I think you read about the theory that if you stop your periods by either pregnancy or pregnancy and breastfeeding, your chances for certain cancers are reduced (breast, ovarian)  the theory is that the less a woman menstruates during her reproductive life, the less chances of these hormonal imbalances.  The "natural" way to stop the menstruation (temporarily) or at least the ovulation is by interrupting it with pregnancy or breastfeeding.\n\n      But different women have different family histories and health issues.  For some women, yes, the pregnancy and birth will be too traumatizing  and they should not go through it too many times.  For "average" women a pregnancy is normal and healthy, and does not require a lot of interventions.  Not all women are like this, and some are better off to have fewer pregnancies.  Only a doctor can really tell.  \n    There are many drawbacks to having "too many" pregnancies (too many being different for each woman)  one is  the stretching of muscles leading to a possible prolapse of the uterus (can be helped or prevented with kegel exercise).
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Are you stressed? That can have an effect on your ability to get pregnant. Also if you are have intercourse all the time, you may want to cut back to every other day. I had a friend who had a hard time conceiving and she had to check her cervical mucus and temperature before she could get out of bed and when the time was right, they could have intercourse. It worked because she has a 1.5 year old! Not to infer that you/your partner would have an STD, but if you do, that can create all kinds of fertility issues and possibly make you sterile. Go to the doctor and make a plan - I'm sure they can get you some answers. Hope this helps!
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Most doctors agree that if you haven't started menstruating by 16 it could be indicative of a problem, like hormones or thyroid issues. Also, if you have an eating disorder or are extremely athletic, or are under a lot of stress you will not cycle. It DOES NOT mean you can't get pregnant. See your Gyn so they can find the issue- and yes, unexpelled endometrial lining can have negative effects. See your doctor soon, but don't freak out- it's common.
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My mom thought she hit menopause really early (37) and didn't have her period for 18 months. Then she went to a routine doctors app. and found out she was two weeks pregnant with me.  Now she is 56 and more regular than ever! These things happen.  I guess my motto is: Ask a doctor, not people online!
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Firstly - well done for taking the long journey out of your eating disorders\n\nSecondly - they could be some residual effects of your condition where your ovaries are 'taking stock' of the new situation in your body.\n\nThirdly you may have an almost symptomless condition 'poly cystic ovary syndrome' which can play havoc with your periods without you being pregnant.\n\nMaybe tho take a pregnancy test for your own peace of mind before consulting your doctor about this if it doesn't resolve itself soon
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It all depends on if you are ovulating or not- it is very possible to ovulate and not have a period, but you really need to see a doctor to determine if you are or not.  Have you seen or doctor as to why you only get a period every six months?  This would be the first thing to do.  After that has been determined, then you can try.  Usually trying over a year warrants both you and your partner to get checked out, and possibly a referral to a fertility specialist.
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try not having sex till you are married. and then learn your ovulation cycle as well as use condoms. \nor you can just have your man pull out every time. \nI've learned my ovulation cycle and been active for over 2 years with no baby... I still use condoms though
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I'm having the same problem as you are - I'm 22 and my boyfriend is 29.  We've been trying for around 2 years as well.  I went to a doctor about it and after some ultrasounds, etc. I found out that even though I ovulate normally, the eggs never become mature enough to be fertilized.  I was told that was fertility drugs, I'll probably be able to conceive.  You could have something similar.  Have you ever been tested for endometriosis?  Infertility can be a sign as well as severe pain and heavy flow during your periods.  Although not all people have the same symptoms.  When you are financially able, I'd go see a doctor about your problem to find out whats going on.
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OK I HAVE PCOS FOR OVER 7 YEARS NOW AND 10 YEARS AGO I WAS TOLD AFTER I HAD MY DAUGHTER THAT I WOULD NEVER EVER HAVE ANYMORE CHILDREN DUE TO THIS CONDITION. I WANTED ANOTHER CHILD SO VERY BAD.I AM ALSO OVERWEIGHT PARTLY DUE TO THE PCOS AND WITH THIS DISEASE IT IS ALMOST IMMPOSIBLE FOR ME TO LOSE WEIGHT.AS FAR AS PERIODS GO I WOULD HAVE ABOUT 3-4 PERIODS IN A YEAR AND THEY WOULD EITHER BE VERY LIGHT ALMOST NOTHING TO VERY HEAVY.I WAS PUT ON PROVERA TO REGULATE MY PERIODS AND CLOMID FOR FERTILITY FOR ME TO CONCEIVE WITH MY DAUGHTER 11 YEARS AGO. DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR I THOUGHT I HAD OVARIAN CANCER AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND FOUND OUT THAT I WAS 6 MONTHS PREGNANT AFTER BEING TOLD FOR 10 YEARS I WOULD NEVER HAVE ANYMORE BABIES. THE ONLY THING THAT I GIVE CREDIT TO FOR GETTING PREGNANT THIS TIME IS THE LORD ABOVE. I PRAYED SO VERY HARD TO HIM AND ASKED HIM WHAT HIS WILL FOR MY LIFE IS AND WHATEVER IT WAS I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW. WELL 6 MONTHS LATER I BECAME PREGNANT AND JUST HAD A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL MARCH 6TH GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS AND DON'T GIVE UP HOPE
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as a nurse,and someone who is experiencing fertility problems myself, i would recommend seeing your ob/gyn asap if you plan to try and conceive again. as i'm sure you know, trying to conceive may take a few years, and you especially may encounter difficulty since you had a difficult time the first time. you mentioned that you used "assisted reproductive technology", so i assume that you used clomid, had the full workup and all that? although 42 is by no means old, after the age of 35, the risk of down's syndrome increases dramatically. it would be in your best interest to have a meeting with your ob/gyn to discuss what you must do to become pregnant as soon as possible. Best of luck to you and your husband!!
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have had the same thing going. might be different reasons. for me - at the bottom of it all - i worked out that i was scared getting pregnant. \nthat is a very short version of a very deep problem. i hope you still might understand and give it a thought
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I had fibroid tumors when I was younger.  They didn't bother me until I was about 44.  Then I started having trouble with my periods.  It was my choice to have a hysterectomy.  But that doesn't mean that is the answer for you.  I don't know how old you are, or what your situation is re: childbearing.  I'm sure it is nothing to worry about. Try to relax.
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I think you are pregnant. If you have no period, and your life is not particularly stressful, that is the most logical explanation for your symptoms.\nI highly suggest against the withdrawal method of birth control. Why are you so against condoms or the pill? If it is for religious reasons, then that makes no sense because no religions that condemn b.c. are ok with premarital sex. If it is for cost reasons, your local health department would be glad to give you condoms. They are cheaper for the government to buy than to support a baby on welfare!\nIf he is being stubborn about coming inside you, and you want to be safe from getting pregnant, I suggest you dump him. If he wont respect you now, what do you think will happen when a baby comes along?
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Pregnant?...; \nMenopause?...;\n\nIf neither is appropriate then see a doctor for tests to find out why
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I have suffered from the same problems. All my reproductive organs are healthy. And yet my period is near non existant. My issue is that I am not ovulating. And you need to ovulate in order to get your period. My doctor has perscribed Clomid (a fertility drug, that makes you ovulate) in order to get  me to ovulate and then have a period. I wish you good luck in your search for answers
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I've been on the ring for about 3 years.  I love it.  I actually chose not to get my period at all so I cange it the 1st of every month.  My OB said it was fine to go without getting my period at all or I can go every three months...at the end of my third month I would take it out for a week then put a new one in on the 1st as usual.  But I had stopped using it back in April since my husband and I had decided to try to have another baby.  I noticed that my sex drive has increased a bit since I am no longer using it...I had realized during the 3 years of using it, that my sex drive had slowly decreased,  I thought it was because I had a baby and I was tired and stressed with work, my daughter and keeping up the house.  But I think now that the birthcontrol had a little to do with it too.  But other then that the Nuva-Ring was GREAT...at first my husband felt it...but after a few times he didnt even notice it.  Good Luck!