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Post by lizzylou on Jul 11, 2010 9:54:18 GMT -5
I know this is a litlte ways away but it's something that's been weighing on my mind a bit with my wedding coming up and all. AROUND a year after the wedding is when we will probably start trying. We might have to make it earlier if my remaining ovary gives me too much trouble before then.
I've got an IUD right now, but I'm concerned that I'm going to have problems concieving due to the endo, and all my ovarian cysts. I'm afraid of the emotional strain that will come along with not being able to, so it makes me a little anxious to ever TRY.
Is there anything I can do ahead of time to possibly help with that? I was told that you can get pregnant right after having your IUD removed, however I've known a few people who did and ended up having a miscarriage. It makes me want to possibly just wait a bit to try after having it removed.
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Post by Karen on Jul 11, 2010 10:38:53 GMT -5
I have a similar fear as well, and I don't even know if I want kids and I'm still single! But, I have to admit, reading TCOYF really, really, really gave me some confidence, takes some of the mystery away, and has really made me much more aware of how my body works. For a lot of women, getting pregnant is this sort of enigma... TCOYF really takes the mystery out of it all, and in an easy-to-read kind of way. It also gives helpful tips for things to look for, tests you might need done, things you can do to help the process, etc. It's doesn't go into a whole lot of detail for challenges such as yours, but it's a really, really good starting point and can at least help you rule out other challenges.
And about the IUD - a good friend of mine had hers removed (they had to dig for it for over 30 minutes with the help of an ultrasound - the strings got lost!). She got pregnant maybe 2 months later and just told me she miscarried. Not saying it'll happen to everyone, but yes, I've heard of that, too.
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Post by lizzylou on Jul 11, 2010 11:16:49 GMT -5
I'm sure it doesn't happen to everyone, but it makes sense that the IUD thins the walls of your uterous and maybe you need a few months to get that back to normal before you can carry a baby full term. I dunno..that scares me, even if it has nothing to do with the IUD and it's just a coincedence.
I'll definatly have to look into TCOYF.
My dr told me after my surgery (when i had my left ovary and fallopian tube removed, and was diagnosed with endo), that I'll have no more issues that any normal woman. Although the dr also didn't think anything was wrong with me before surgery. I can't just listen to her say "you'll be fine" and feel all better about it. I've done a lot of reading and endo is the #1 cause of infertility and it seems that most people (not all) with endo have some added degree of difficulty in getting pregnant.
I've decided that once we do start trying, I'm not going to tell anyone because if I have problems, I don't want everyone asking me about it every month.
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Post by Karen on Jul 11, 2010 12:00:59 GMT -5
Yeah, I can imagine I'd have a lot of the same worries as you, that missing an ovary/endo could complicate things. But, even though endo causes infertility, a LOT of women with endo still conceive, and some of them even do it without an ovary! I think we have one member's mother conceive her with only a partial ovary! There's a whole thread on conceiving even with endo that might be a bit uplifting for you to read through when the time comes.
And, yes, I wouldn't be telling people, either!
Seriously, read the book now! Don't wait until you're ready to try!!
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Post by lizzylou on Jul 11, 2010 17:32:15 GMT -5
haha, i'll pick it up the next time i'm at the book store!
My right ovary definatly picked up the slack for the missing one and is ovulating each month (instead of every other) which is encouraging, however I have ridiculous pain out of it a few times during the month, which is what makes me wonder if all the damage might be making it funny.
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Post by sweety on Jul 17, 2010 7:46:20 GMT -5
I think I'll be in the same state as you when I'll start trying after a few months! You totally second my hidden thoughts somewhere lizzylou! I just purchased TCOYF and will get into it once i feel a bit better.. Sending a lot of good wishes your way! Howz the wedding preparation going on?
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Post by lizzylou on Jul 17, 2010 8:57:56 GMT -5
Thanks so much sweety, I hope that things turn to the better for you, best of luck, keep us updated, we are all here for you either way.
Wedding prep is kind of on hold a bit for the summer, we have so much going on, although we are starting to ask people to be in our wedding and we are starting to pick up a little tiny bit.
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