Trying to conceive...help

cbranham · November 2009

I'm a healthy 20 yr old and my husband and I are trying to conceive. We have been trying for about 4 months and were thinking that my hypothyroidism is a cause of no success. I have been on medications for it for 6 years so it is pretty leveled out. Does anyone else have this disease or know anything about having it and getting pregnant??

MrsCarroll.6-10-07 · November 2009

I don't know anything about hypothyroidism...but usually good place to start around here is read Taking Charge of Your Fertility, start charting your waking (basal) temperatures, and start monitoring your cervical mucus. You can log your temps and CM on www.fertilityfriend.com (for free)....and it will help you see if you're actually ovulating. GL

ilovetolaugh · November 2009

MrsCarroll.6-10-07:
I don't know anything about hypothyroidism...but usually good place to start around here is read Taking Charge of Your Fertility, start charting your waking (basal) temperatures, and start monitoring your cervical mucus. You can log your temps and CM on www.fertilityfriend.com (for free)....and it will help you see if you're actually ovulating. GL

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I would get an appointment with your OBGYN or family doctor to discuss if this could be the issue!

healthyhappybaby · November 2009

From what I understand, if you have hypothyroidism, you may have abit of trouble TTC quickly, BUT there are 3 people that I know that have it, and they were all able to conceive within the 2nd try. Go figure, lol. If you think there might be a problem, it doesn't hurt to go see your doc, although most docs will not think that trying for 5 months is a problem yet. I know its frustrating, though.

staycee · November 2009

if your levels are fine with medication - then it shouldn't be an issue.

I've had hypothyroid for 11 years now, and it in no way affected our ability to get pregnant (we had other issues like slow sperm)

you've only been trying 4 months. Please realize that it can (and sometimes does) take normal healthy couples up to a year to conceive. I've seen several cycle 11 pregnancies on these boards in my time. You only have roughly a 20% chance each month with perfect timing.

Hang in there.

Tiger80 · November 2009

I think I might actually have this - but I keep putting off the blood test to confirm. My Dr did say that thyroid problems can affect fertility but that when controlled with meds it should cause any drama.

GL to you. Perhaps I should have the damn test...

barnwife · November 2009

ilovetolaugh:

MrsCarroll.6-10-07:
I don't know anything about hypothyroidism...but usually good place to start around here is read Taking Charge of Your Fertility, start charting your waking (basal) temperatures, and start monitoring your cervical mucus. You can log your temps and CM on www.fertilityfriend.com (for free)....and it will help you see if you're actually ovulating. GL

This....and...

I would get an appointment with your OBGYN or family doctor to discuss if this could be the issue!

I agree with them. GL!

aprile985 · November 2009

Hi there,

I asked something very similar yesterday, I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was wondering the same thing (but havent been able to talk w/my doctor yet) My levels are still not regulated yet but the consensus of what most people said was that it didnt seem to affect too much but may if your levels are not in normal range, you can also see my post a few pages down (hypothyroidism) good luck to you..

Mrs. Mo · November 2009

staycee:

if your levels are fine with medication - then it shouldn't be an issue.

I've had hypothyroid for 11 years now, and it in no way affected our ability to get pregnant (we had other issues like slow sperm)

you've only been trying 4 months. Please realize that it can (and sometimes does) take normal healthy couples up to a year to conceive. I've seen several cycle 11 pregnancies on these boards in my time. You only have roughly a 20% chance each month with perfect timing.

Hang in there.

All of this !

I also have it and my doc said that as long as my levels are in check, it shouldn't be a problem

kamck · November 2009

Tiger80:

I think I might actually have this - but I keep putting off the blood test to confirm. My Dr did say that thyroid problems can affect fertility but that when controlled with meds it should cause any drama.

GL to you. Perhaps I should have the damn test...

Why would you put it off? Not only can thyroid problems affect fertility but can be harmful to the fetus during the pregnancy.

I wouldn't mess around with a thyroid problem.

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