But I’m Too Young to Have Fertility Problems!
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You expect it from older women. They know, and you know, that the older you get, the harder it is to have a child. I mean, it stands to reason, right? As you get older, your reproductive system sends out warning signs that it’s getting ready to close down for good. At some point, your monthly cycle stops and it’s not only unlikely but impossible for you to have a baby.
So, yes. Age is a factor in fertility. Women are most fertile in their 20s. But that doesn’t mean that they don’t struggle with fertility. Some studies suggest that as many as five percent of women in their 20s who are trying to conceive will have some difficulty or another along the way.
As you get older, those numbers get more intimidating. About 25 percent of women in their thirties who are trying to conceive will have difficulty. That percentage doubles again, until half of the women over 40 who try to conceive will have difficulties.
That said, age isn’t the only factor. There are a number of other things that can impact your fertility in a significant way, beyond just your age. For example, PCOS is known to interfere with a woman’s ability to conceive, and you can have PCOS at any age. The same is true for a number of glandular conditions, especially those affecting the pituitary gland and the thyroid.
You might also have luteal phase defect. This condition makes it harder for the fertilized egg to be able to implant in the womb.
Your age is going to play a factor in treatment of your infertility issues, of course. If your fertility problems are severe and you’re older, it’s more likely that your health care provider is going to recommend a more radical type of treatment. As long as you’re young and have several years of potential fertility ahead of you, a doctor is less likely to suggest more aggressive fertility treatments.
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I am in my 20s and having problems conceiving. I thought that I could just ditch the pill one month and get pregnant the next. Well it’s not the easy. When my pills ended so did my monthly cycles. The younger me would not have been elated but now that I understand the reasoning behind my monthly visit I know this isn’t good. It’s been 15 months since I’ve stopped taking birth control. After a year of no success, I have started seeing a fertility specialist and am taking hormonal pills to help regulate my cycle. I have taken many tests and everything has come back normal. I am not stressed at all. I know God will bless me with a child in due time. Keep the faith!
Hi Tenya, I know how you feel, I’m TTC as well, and its been a long road for me too. I thought I would just be able to get pregnant after getting married 7 yrs. ago. Well it did not happen. I’m now currently seeing a doctor to help regulate my cycles. I pray that I too may become pregnant in God’s time. I hope you do too. best of luck.