Apr
Hello,
My husband and I aren't trying at the moment, but I'd like to get a preconception checkup sometime to make sure its all in good working order (I've heard that's the right thing to do?). My husbands and I current birth control method is withdrawl, and we’ve been using that for over 1 year. I'm 27 with no known health issues. I’ve always had sever cramps with my period however. This may sound silly, but sometimes I do wonder why I haven't been pregnant yet as we're not the most careful we could be. So I guess I just want to make sure I will be able to have a baby. I know I should probably worry about that if we can't conceive after trying for a while, but you know yourselves, ha… Does anyone know what kind of general pre-conception check up I should have, and any tests I have the ability to do to reassure myself that I'm reproductively healthy? Thanks!
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Go and visit a gynaecologist for a pre-pregnancy check-up.
He or she’ll conduct a smear test, do an internal pelvic exam and might take blood samples to check for immunity to diseases such as rubella, mumps and measels. They should also speak to you about your lifestyle, discuss your medical history, your cycle, and any medication you take.
Begin taking a daily pregnancy vitamin with minimum 400mg of folic acid, reduce alcohol and caffiene, stop smoking, eat healthily and exercise regularly. Ensure your husband takes a vitamin with zinc (which will boost his sperm) and wear breathable cotton underwear that’s not too tight.
Chart your periods for several months, and make note of symptoms of ovulation (increase in basal temperature, change in cervical mucus, light abdominal cramping). Ovulation should occur mid-cycle. So if you are regular, and have a 28 day cycle this is day 14. Intercourse should take place from day 12 to day 16, and those who have it each day have the best success rate.
Good luck!
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I would state to eat healthy, no chemicals, all natural, um….no soda, juices and water
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I would go see a clinic about a pap smear, check for do a full blood and urine test for std etc…standard. Also a breast check. You could arrange to see your physician,gyne or a midwife about proper prenatal care. Start taking Elevit prenatal vitamins or folate with iron, eat well and exercise. Cut back drinking and stay away from smoke and x-rays. Basically treat yourself as if you’re preg..follow the food guidelines. He has the ability to also take Menevit for healthy sperm and look after his diet,exercise,limit alcohol and any smoking. It is 50/50 each way.
I think try not too get caught up in it too much..or you’ll set yourself up for disappointment.
When you decide the time is right, rest and enjoy your love making.
Good luck
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Just want to say- you've had some brilliant advice but ovulation does not necessarily occur mid cycle. It occurs 12-16 days (on average 14 days) before the start of your period. So, yes, if you’ve a 28 day cycle ovulation will occur mid cylce but if, like me, you’ve long cycles this most definitely won't be the case lol.
As for the severe cramping- this MIGHT be down to endometriosis, although this is unlikely if your periods are not excessively long or heavy. As for not being careful- getting pregnant is actually quite difficult and even for couples who chart ovulation, check cervical mucous, monitor temperatures etc there is only a 1 in 5 chance of it working each month. The ferile window is tiny and an egg only lives for 12-24 hours so don't worry about not having fallen pregnant yet.
I don't think any doctor will perform fertility tests on the NHS unless you've been trying without success; however you may be able to go private if you can afford it.