No, it does NOT mean you are unable to have children. If that were the case, he would have said you were sterile. The technical definition of infertility is the inability to get and stay pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility just means it may take you a little longer and require some extra help. 1 in 6 couples deals with infertility. It is pretty common and, in the majority of cases, treatable. More than 2/3 of the people labeled as infertile go on to have biological children. If you have questions or need to talk to other women who are going through the same things, I highly suggest checking out a website called Hannah’s Prayer (www.hannahsprayer.org). You have to register, but it’s free and the advice and support I have gotten from these women is invaluable. Don’t give up hope….you’ll be okay.
I couldn’t really say without knowing your medical history.
My Daughter had 2 Children & then 3 miscarriages…she was distraught & really desperatley wanted another Child, After a break of 6 years she had another little girl who is healthy & a real joy to have around.
Dont rule out all hope until you know for sure…& infertility these days does not always mean you will Never be able to have a Child. Just relax & try & enjoy life…ask the Dr about being referred to the hospital to find out what can be done to help you increase your chances of getting pregnant
I’m sorry to hear that but a doctor cant just tell you your infertile just because you had a m/c without you having tests. Give your body a few months to adjust and if nothing happens within 6 months ask to be refered to a fertility clinic where they can investigate. On average a couple can take up to a year to conceive. Don’t worry yourself until you have seen a specialist. Hope everything goes OK. x
I think your doctor meant you’re infertile at the moment because of the miscarridge. A miscarridge doesn’t mean you will be infertile for the rest of your life.
The first is that < at this moment > you are not fertile. You may not have stopped bleeding entirely yet or the time between when you stopped bleeding and now isn’t long enough. Most women need to not bleed or spot for 21 days in order to ovulate. Some doctors think that it’s difficult to impossible for you to get pregnant (aka be fertile) before you have your first period post miscarriage. Of course, there are plenty of women who DO get pregnant before their first period to prove these doctors wrong! In general, most women have a gap of four to six weeks between when they miscarry and when they get their periods back.
The second answer is maybe. A infertility diagnosis is only made when a woman has been off birth control and actively trying to conceive for 12 months (under age 35) or six months if over age 35.
There are a lot of very simple things that can cause you to be infertile. I know I know. The first thing you think of is insemination, IVF, or doner eggs/sperm. But these are all treatments of last resort. Believe it or not, fertility doctors have a lot of tricks up their sleeves before you get to this point.
So what do you do? Right now, you need to do the hardest thing in the world. Wait. Be patient. Have your doctor check you out for simple things like thyroid disfunction. Even a borderline high or low thyroid that’s not causing any outward symptoms can have a big impact on your ability to conceive and sustain a pregnancy.
Learn about techniques that can help increase your chances of getting pregnant. I’ve posted a link below that has helped many many women get pregnant just by knowing what their bodies are doing when. It’s very simple to do and pretty low cost. If your periods are unpredictable or you haven’t paid that much attention, you should get a ovulation prediction kit if you decide to use this plan so you can maximize your chances.
If you want to get more involved, websites like fertility friend and my monthly cycle can help you track your basal body temperature every day and tell you when you’re likely to ovulate. These websites come with detailed instructions on how to use this method.
I don’t think your doctor should you may be infertile just because you had a miscarriage. My friend had a miscarriage 4 years ago and has only just got pregnant this month. Have your doctor run some tests for you and tell him you’re concerned. Best of luck to you xx
Firstly I’m very sorry for your loss, I myself had a miscarriage last year so I know what you must be going through. Most doctors will tell you that your body takes more than 1 month to re-adjust after a miscarriage and to wait 1 full menstrual cycle before trying to conceive again. He’s just trying to tell you its too soon so please don’t panic.
I know everyone’s different but I don’t think I was ready emotionally 1 month after my m/c to try again, try not to worry about it as this is known to affect fertility, relax and enjoy trying again in a months time. x
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
No, it does NOT mean you are unable to have children. If that were the case, he would have said you were sterile. The technical definition of infertility is the inability to get and stay pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility just means it may take you a little longer and require some extra help. 1 in 6 couples deals with infertility. It is pretty common and, in the majority of cases, treatable. More than 2/3 of the people labeled as infertile go on to have biological children. If you have questions or need to talk to other women who are going through the same things, I highly suggest checking out a website called Hannah’s Prayer (www.hannahsprayer.org). You have to register, but it’s free and the advice and support I have gotten from these women is invaluable. Don’t give up hope….you’ll be okay.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I couldn’t really say without knowing your medical history.
My Daughter had 2 Children & then 3 miscarriages…she was distraught & really desperatley wanted another Child, After a break of 6 years she had another little girl who is healthy & a real joy to have around.
Dont rule out all hope until you know for sure…& infertility these days does not always mean you will Never be able to have a Child. Just relax & try & enjoy life…ask the Dr about being referred to the hospital to find out what can be done to help you increase your chances of getting pregnant
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I’m sorry to hear that but a doctor cant just tell you your infertile just because you had a m/c without you having tests. Give your body a few months to adjust and if nothing happens within 6 months ask to be refered to a fertility clinic where they can investigate. On average a couple can take up to a year to conceive. Don’t worry yourself until you have seen a specialist. Hope everything goes OK. x
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I think your doctor meant you’re infertile at the moment because of the miscarridge. A miscarridge doesn’t mean you will be infertile for the rest of your life.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
There are two answers to your question.
The first is that < at this moment > you are not fertile. You may not have stopped bleeding entirely yet or the time between when you stopped bleeding and now isn’t long enough. Most women need to not bleed or spot for 21 days in order to ovulate. Some doctors think that it’s difficult to impossible for you to get pregnant (aka be fertile) before you have your first period post miscarriage. Of course, there are plenty of women who DO get pregnant before their first period to prove these doctors wrong! In general, most women have a gap of four to six weeks between when they miscarry and when they get their periods back.
The second answer is maybe. A infertility diagnosis is only made when a woman has been off birth control and actively trying to conceive for 12 months (under age 35) or six months if over age 35.
There are a lot of very simple things that can cause you to be infertile. I know I know. The first thing you think of is insemination, IVF, or doner eggs/sperm. But these are all treatments of last resort. Believe it or not, fertility doctors have a lot of tricks up their sleeves before you get to this point.
So what do you do? Right now, you need to do the hardest thing in the world. Wait. Be patient. Have your doctor check you out for simple things like thyroid disfunction. Even a borderline high or low thyroid that’s not causing any outward symptoms can have a big impact on your ability to conceive and sustain a pregnancy.
Learn about techniques that can help increase your chances of getting pregnant. I’ve posted a link below that has helped many many women get pregnant just by knowing what their bodies are doing when. It’s very simple to do and pretty low cost. If your periods are unpredictable or you haven’t paid that much attention, you should get a ovulation prediction kit if you decide to use this plan so you can maximize your chances.
If you want to get more involved, websites like fertility friend and my monthly cycle can help you track your basal body temperature every day and tell you when you’re likely to ovulate. These websites come with detailed instructions on how to use this method.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
The most common cause of infertility and miscarriage is a hidden infection.
See: http://www.drmirkin.com/women/W128.htm
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
u have got 2 have tests done b4 he can tell u that.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I don’t think your doctor should you may be infertile just because you had a miscarriage. My friend had a miscarriage 4 years ago and has only just got pregnant this month. Have your doctor run some tests for you and tell him you’re concerned. Best of luck to you xx
February 19th, 2010 at 12:02 am
Firstly I’m very sorry for your loss, I myself had a miscarriage last year so I know what you must be going through. Most doctors will tell you that your body takes more than 1 month to re-adjust after a miscarriage and to wait 1 full menstrual cycle before trying to conceive again. He’s just trying to tell you its too soon so please don’t panic.
I know everyone’s different but I don’t think I was ready emotionally 1 month after my m/c to try again, try not to worry about it as this is known to affect fertility, relax and enjoy trying again in a months time. x