i need help

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Registered: 09-13-2004
i need help
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Fri, 10-01-2004 - 6:40pm
Hi my name is Mary im 20 and my boyfriend and i are trying to have a baby i stoped my bc and i would like to no when i could start trying to have a baby it has been a mth that i have not beeen on the bc i would like any kind of help i could get and i have pcos and i just dont no what to do about me haveing to mthlys i need help
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 10-01-2004 - 9:13pm
It's always good to go through a few cycles when coming off birth control to let your body get back to "normal" after stopping the hormones.But it's possible to become pregnant right away.I became pregnant within 1 month of stopping my pills the first time.Here's a website that might could help you with realizing when you are most fertile.It's helpful.I used it when I was TTC my little boy (he's almost 2).It has alot of helpful information.GOOD LUCK!

www.tcoyf.com

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 10-04-2004 - 9:25pm
If you have PCOS, it's going to be harder for you to conceive than for women who don't have the disorder. For women without PCOS, it can take several months to start normal cycles after stopping the pill.

You may want to consult with your obgyn as you're getting ready to try to conceive, s/he can help you with the best ways to prepare your body for pregnancy and get you started with prenatal care at the best time--it's not too early to start taking prenatal vitamins, for instance.

For some idea of what's going on with your body, you might get the book "Taking Control of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It's available at bookstores and some public libraries and it's an excellent resource for learning about how the menstrual cycle works and what to look for to know where you are in your cycle. You can learn how to chart your fertility indicators to determine if you're ovulating so that you don't go for months being disappointed, even if you have irregular periods the method still works. And if you're not ovulating, you'll know to check back with your obgyn and see if you need to see a reproductive endocrinologist to figure out what your options are.

It might seem like a long road ahead, but if you get as much information as you can, you may feel like it's more within your control! Good luck...

Judie
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