is there such a thing as "too early for infertility treatments"?

briehannah · March 2012

Hi Ladies!! First post and new to the Bump! I have been off birth control for about a year, but really only TTC for about 3 true mo (i.e. tracking through free app on my phone). I know it hasn't been that long, but I also feel like I am older than normal, and am concerned that I am wasting valuable time. When is it too soon seek additional help in the way of fertility treatments like all the medications that I am seeing on here like Chlomid and others?

Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you all a little better!!

Also.... side question... How do I learn all the abbreviations everyone on here uses? hehe Can be overwhelming, lol! Confused

Shayliz · March 2012

How old are you? if you're not over 35 (and even then, you don't go in until after trying for 6 months) yes, it is too early for fertility treatments.

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..

ETA: Phone apps are worthless. Look at the Newbie Link at the top and consider charting your temps.

KdgTeacher · March 2012

Shayliz:

How old are you? if you're not over 35 (and even then, you don't go in until after trying for 6 months) yes, it is too early for fertility treatments.

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..

ETA: Phone apps are worthless. Look at the Newbie Link at the top and consider charting your temps.

Nooo joke. IF and treatments aren't something you WANT to do. There is no describing the toll this journey takes on you emotionally, physically, mentally, money wise, not to mention the stress it puts on your marriage.

Impatience is not a fertility issue.

smittie417 · March 2012

The standard year is 1 year of trying, or 6 months if you are over 35. Please do look into the newbie link and Fertility Friend (you can get to that through any of our tickers). GL!

rbtrumpet · March 2012

Hi and welcome!

tip #1 - the newbie link at the top has a lot of good information

tip #2 - scroll WAY down on the list to the left - there are all the abbreviations.

Tracking on your phone doesn't mean much, unless you are tracking temperatures, OPTs, CM, etc... (there's your practice in looking up abbreviations )

If you are over 35, I know my Dr. recommends doing fertility testing (not treatments, just testing) at 6 months. For healthy people under 35, I believe the guideline is 10 mo - 1 year.

If you have any concerns your OB/GYN can do a "preconception counseling" with you and go over all the information that you need.

BlueEyedDreamer · March 2012

Shayliz:
How old are you? if you're not over 35 (and even then, you don't go in until after trying for 6 months) yes, it is too early for fertility treatments.
Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..

ETA: Phone apps are worthless. Look at the Newbie Link at the top and consider charting your temps.

All of this. If you are under 35, you should actively TTC for 12 months before seeking help, unless you have some underlying condition that you already know about. If you are 35+, then try for 6 months before seeking help.

There is a "bump board glossary" for acronyms if you look to the left and scroll down. And check out the "new to ttgp" link at the top of the board for more info, too.

KansasFarmMomma · March 2012

There is a bump glossery on the left menu at the very bottom under "my boards"

And yes, 3 months is too early, give your body a chance before you start messing around with things. I have zero problems and it STILL took more than a year for DH & I to get pregnant with the first one.

jenaw84 · March 2012

Welcome. How does the app on your phone work? Using FF (link is in almost everyone's siggy) would allow you to chart and use your temps from BBT to be able to track ovulation. Depending on the app, it might be of no help to you.

Bump Glossary, for the abbreviations.
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/nest_baby_editors/pages/the-bump-community-glossary.aspx
(this is on the bottom left side when you scroll down)

staycee · March 2012

plus, many people don't have IF coverage (or only minimally) on their health insurance. Once you start those tests... you insurance can label you with IF and deny coverage for it all. It's pretty costly. My injectibles (clomid had adverse side effects for me making it impossible to get pg on it - it happens) were $1400 per cycle. We did 5 cycles. That's not counting all the doc visits, bloodwork, u/s's, etc....

angelsnight · March 2012

You say you've been off BC for a year....have you been having frequent unprotected sex during that time? If so, then you've been trying for a year so I would say it's fine to look into testing. Many women do not do any kind of charting but they still considered themselves TTC because they were having unprotected sex with the hopes of getting pregnant. GL!

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.

KdgTeacher · March 2012

angelsnight:
You say you've been off BC for a year....have you been having frequent unprotected sex during that time? If so, then you've been trying for a year so I would say it's fine to look into testing. Many women do not do any kind of charting but they still considered themselves TTC because they were having unprotected sex with the hopes of getting pregnant. GL!

That is a very very...liberal view of the general rule. Frequent sex won't do much good if you're doing it 2 weeks after you O.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

CLECyclist:
How old are you, OP?

I have many friends who have to deal with infertility and treatments. They would all be very glad to tell you that you do not want to wish this on yourself. I know it's frustrating and all, and I don't mean to downplay your plight - but three months really isn't anything at all.
Also echoing (what I haven't already) Shay. Shayliz is WISE.

Its sad you refer to computer strangers as your "friends" further proves you all just sit on here to bully and hash sh!t out for fun.

staycee · March 2012

just a side note: I have Kaiser (SoCal) and the magic age to be seen before a year is FORTY!

Mrs.Syntax · March 2012

I don't mean to hijack the post, but I do have a question.

I've been a lurker/infrequent poster for a while. I commonly see people refer to the 12 month/6 month rule but I'm wondering where this comes from. My doctor told me, after my first m/c, that she would see me any time I wanted to address any concerns, and "certainly come back if you aren't pregnant again in 6 months." I'm 30 years old.

I guess what I'm asking is, if I'm willing to pay for the office visit and blood work to make sure nothing is wrong, and my doctor is willing to see me whenever... why do so many people say you "can't" be seen before a year of trying? I had no idea this was a "thing" until visiting this board.

Shayliz · March 2012

KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.

*throws flour*

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
Clear issues such as anovulation have always been an exception to the year rule. However without temping or long cycles, it is impossible to determine if this is happening.

Agree with only knowing from temping or longer cycles but a lot of these lovely peaches always just hash out "wait a year you are being impatient".

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
CLECyclist:

How old are you, OP?

I have many friends who have to deal with infertility and treatments. They would all be very glad to tell you that you do not want to wish this on yourself. I know it's frustrating and all, and I don't mean to downplay your plight - but three months really isn't anything at all.
Also echoing (what I haven't already) Shay. Shayliz is WISE.
Its sad you refer to computer strangers as your "friends" further proves you all just sit on here to bully and hash sh!t out for fun.
And what exactly are you doing?

The same and I know that.

Shayliz · March 2012

Mrs.Syntax:
I don't mean to hijack the post, but I do have a question.
I've been a lurker/infrequent poster for a while. I commonly see people refer to the 12 month/6 month rule but I'm wondering where this comes from. My doctor told me, after my first m/c, that she would see me any time I wanted to address any concerns, and "certainly come back if you aren't pregnant again in 6 months." I'm 30 years old.
I guess what I'm asking is, if I'm willing to pay for the office visit and blood work to make sure nothing is wrong, and my doctor is willing to see me whenever... why do so many people say you "can't" be seen before a year of trying? I had no idea this was a "thing" until visiting this board.

It's a medical (and many times an insurance) standard. Your doctor may feel differently, you'll want to check and make sure your insurance will cover testing before 12 months (if they cover any testing).

KdgTeacher · March 2012

Mrs.Syntax:

I don't mean to hijack the post, but I do have a question.

I've been a lurker/infrequent poster for a while. I commonly see people refer to the 12 month/6 month rule but I'm wondering where this comes from. My doctor told me, after my first m/c, that she would see me any time I wanted to address any concerns, and "certainly come back if you aren't pregnant again in 6 months." I'm 30 years old.

I guess what I'm asking is, if I'm willing to pay for the office visit and blood work to make sure nothing is wrong, and my doctor is willing to see me whenever... why do so many people say you "can't" be seen before a year of trying? I had no idea this was a "thing" until visiting this board.

Several reproductive groups site the guideline. ::crosses fingers GhostMonkey will link these sites::

That's awesome you want to pay for it--but it doesn't negact the fact that the vast majority of couples get pregnant within the first year of trying. Hence--waiting till you've been TTC 12 months

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

CLECyclist:
KimKardashianBish:
CLECyclist:

How old are you, OP?

I have many friends who have to deal with infertility and treatments. They would all be very glad to tell you that you do not want to wish this on yourself. I know it's frustrating and all, and I don't mean to downplay your plight - but three months really isn't anything at all.
Also echoing (what I haven't already) Shay. Shayliz is WISE.
Its sad you refer to computer strangers as your "friends" further proves you all just sit on here to bully and hash sh!t out for fun.
My FRIENDS are ones that I have in real life. You assume too much.

Interesting..Im still wondering how you have a life because you are always on here.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
Clear issues such as anovulation have always been an exception to the year rule. However without temping or long cycles, it is impossible to determine if this is happening.

Agree with only knowing from temping or longer cycles but a lot of these lovely peaches always just hash out "wait a year you are being impatient".
99% of the time that is precisely what is going on.

And where did you get those statistics?

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
*throws flour*

*Throws slim-fast bars*

Mrs.Syntax · March 2012

Shayliz:
Mrs.Syntax:
I don't mean to hijack the post, but I do have a question.
I've been a lurker/infrequent poster for a while. I commonly see people refer to the 12 month/6 month rule but I'm wondering where this comes from. My doctor told me, after my first m/c, that she would see me any time I wanted to address any concerns, and "certainly come back if you aren't pregnant again in 6 months." I'm 30 years old.
I guess what I'm asking is, if I'm willing to pay for the office visit and blood work to make sure nothing is wrong, and my doctor is willing to see me whenever... why do so many people say you "can't" be seen before a year of trying? I had no idea this was a "thing" until visiting this board.
It's a medical (and many times an insurance) standard. Your doctor may feel differently, you'll want to check and make sure your insurance will cover testing before 12 months (if they cover any testing).

Ah, OK. I only have a catastrophic coverage type of health ins policy, and I have to pay out of pocket for anything maternity or IF related. I'm not planning on actually seeing her anytime soon but I was just wondering where this guideline came from.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

CLECyclist:
Don't forget to log out of your AE before you post on your other account.

Advice won't be needed. Why would I want to interact with such bitterness?

kh84 · March 2012

LOL!

bostonbluejay · March 2012

KimKardashianBish:
Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
*throws flour*
*Throws slim-fast bars*

Not. Cool.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
CLECyclist:

Don't forget to log out of your AE before you post on your other account.
Advice won't be needed. Why would I want to interact with such bitterness?
Um, aren't you already?
I am assuming the evil bitter ones (per your definition) are floating around here.

There is a difference between some sh!t stirring and morning entertainment in between laundry, and being on here everyday as I use to be.

jcameron2010 · March 2012

What's with all the pi$$y posters these days??

:::sings 'why can't we be friends?':::

angelsnight · March 2012

KdgTeacher:

angelsnight:
You say you've been off BC for a year....have you been having frequent unprotected sex during that time? If so, then you've been trying for a year so I would say it's fine to look into testing. Many women do not do any kind of charting but they still considered themselves TTC because they were having unprotected sex with the hopes of getting pregnant. GL!

That is a very very...liberal view of the general rule. Frequent sex won't do much good if you're doing it 2 weeks after you O.

There are PLENTY of women who TTC and get pregnant from just having regular unprotected sex. In fact I don't know anyone IRL that charted. They just went off birth control, had sex and after so many months they got pregnant.

I'm not knocking charting, I've temped for a few months and I use OPKs, but not using those items doesn't mean a person isn't TTC. So what is someone supposed to do that doesn't chart, hump it out indefinitely because they aren't "actively" trying? If you're having sex with the intention of getting pregnant and not using any form of birth control then you're trying. If it's been a year or more with no success it's perfectly fine to seek help....charting is an invaluable tool for some, but it's not the only way to TTC.

Adam&Eve07 · March 2012

CLECyclist:

Don't forget to log out of your AE before you post on your other account.

Yeah Hayley, don't f*ck this one up.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

bostonbluejay:
KimKardashianBish:
Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
*throws flour*
*Throws slim-fast bars*
Not. Cool.

So let me get this straight. You guys can hash it out but when people give it back it is unacceptable? That is how this works?

Shayliz · March 2012

bostonbluejay:
KimKardashianBish:
Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
*throws flour*
*Throws slim-fast bars*
Not. Cool.

It's okay, bbj. AE's don't phase me.

BioGirl21 · March 2012

Mrs.Syntax:

I don't mean to hijack the post, but I do have a question.

I've been a lurker/infrequent poster for a while. I commonly see people refer to the 12 month/6 month rule but I'm wondering where this comes from. My doctor told me, after my first m/c, that she would see me any time I wanted to address any concerns, and "certainly come back if you aren't pregnant again in 6 months." I'm 30 years old.

I guess what I'm asking is, if I'm willing to pay for the office visit and blood work to make sure nothing is wrong, and my doctor is willing to see me whenever... why do so many people say you "can't" be seen before a year of trying? I had no idea this was a "thing" until visiting this board.

Your GYN may do tests and such but it is no where near what a RE will do. Pretty much all insurances say you need to be trying for a year or more to go to a RE. Your GYN will probaby try to throw Clomid or other treatments at you without doing the proper testing and procedures which could result in more problems. My GYN told me I could come in after 6 months and take a look at things but I'm hesitant to do so. I'm worried that she's going to suggest Clomid and I don't want to have to say no(I have a people-pleasing problem, haha).

Shayliz · March 2012

KimKardashianBish:
bostonbluejay:
KimKardashianBish:
Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
*throws flour*
*Throws slim-fast bars*
Not. Cool.
So let me get this straight. You guys can hash it out but when people give it back it is unacceptable? That is how this works?

lol, nothing was "hashed out". Kardashian got flour thrown at her at an event last week. It was a joke based on your new AE name.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
Advice won't be needed. Why would I want to interact with such bitterness?
Um, aren't you already?
I am assuming the evil bitter ones (per your definition) are floating around here.

There is a difference between some sh!t stirring and morning entertainment in between laundry, and being on here everyday as I use to be.
Not really.

Flat out your wrong. There IS a difference between being on here once in a long time in between doing laundry for ONE day and back from what I use to be which was almost everyday. How is that NOT different?

jcameron2010 · March 2012

KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..

Yes.

Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.

Spellcheck anyone? It is spelled course. Duh.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
bostonbluejay:
KimKardashianBish:
Shayliz:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
*throws flour*
*Throws slim-fast bars*
Not. Cool.
So let me get this straight. You guys can hash it out but when people give it back it is unacceptable? That is how this works?
lol, nothing was "hashed out". Kardashian got flour thrown at her at an event last week. It was a joke based on your new AE name.

agreed I saw that but you "threw flour" so I threw something back..This is what I don't get about this board.. Really. If you use retarded the wrong way its all bad but they can call you a cuntmuffin or douche? It makes no sense lol

KHLOEKARDASH · March 2012

KimKardashianBish:
GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
GhostMonkey:
KimKardashianBish:
Advice won't be needed. Why would I want to interact with such bitterness?
Um, aren't you already?
I am assuming the evil bitter ones (per your definition) are floating around here.

There is a difference between some sh!t stirring and morning entertainment in between laundry, and being on here everyday as I use to be.
Not really.

Flat out your wrong. There IS a difference between being on here once in a long time in between doing laundry for ONE day and back from what I use to be which was almost everyday. How is that NOT different?

You'll have to excuse my sister. She's not very intelligent and, quite frankly, is a bit of a wh0re.

KimKardashianBish · March 2012

jcameron2010:
KimKardashianBish:
LindsRockies:
Shayliz:

Why would you WANT to pump your body with drugs if you don't have to? Let me tell you, this is not a fun (or cheap) walk in the park..
Yes.
Do you have any underlying issues you're concerned about? I started seeing an RE at 8 months, because I wasn't ovulating. But the general rule of thumb is 1 year or 6 months if you're over 35.

For someone who always CLAIMS that you should wait to see an RE, I find it really funny you went after 8 months. Who is to say those woman who have tried 6 months don't O. Yet of coarse you tell them to wait a year.
Spellcheck anyone? It is spelled course. Duh.

Thanks board police : )

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