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Posted by voyager05 16 yrs ago
Hi all,


We will be trying ttc no 2. Am 37 now. Was wondering if a fertility check up is neccesary since I am a bit older. What has everyone else done, and can you recommend someone!


Thanks

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cheeky 16 yrs ago
Hi there


I am 39 and have just gone through a miscarriage, which on the positive side meant I was able to conceive (first time of trying though) but I felt it was good to go for a check up before starting anything.


I had been in HK for many years and only had minor check ups like when starting work with a new company etc, so I decided to go to Bangkok to the Bumrungrad and have a full check up there - I thought it was much more reasonable than HK, and although you feel like you're on a bit of a conveyor belt having all the tests done, it was all over and done with by about 1 pm.


I took the pre-marital tests and the well-woman tests which included pap smear, mamogram etc. After the all-clear from that I felt I was ok to come off the pill.


I dont think it would be nice to find out you were pregnant then find something underlying in your health that you need treatment for.


Good luck!

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voyager05 16 yrs ago
Hi,


I am sorry about your miscarriage!

I have a 3 year old son born when I was 34. I didn't do any check ups then. But it seems once you get above 35 things get a bit harder. Fertility etc goes down hill. So that is why I was wondering. I have heard of woman who had an u.s to check ovaries etc.


I will have a look around.


Thanks for your reply and Good Luck as well!


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babybemine 16 yrs ago
You may want to try for a few months first, but make sure you try during your fertile days. If it doesn't work after 6 months, then it is worth having a check up to make sure there are no blockages, you are ovulating, and hubby would need to get checked out too.

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voyager05 16 yrs ago
Hi,


Thanks, that is probably what I will do! Prob invest in some OPK or so...

Do you have any recommendations as who to go to if we're not succesfull after 6 months or so?


Thanks

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MARB 16 yrs ago
Hi voyager05,


I gave birth to our first in 06 a month before I turned 35. I came off the pill 18 months ago and thought if we get pregnant we get pregnant... For the last two months I have been using an ovulation kit and I just found out at the weekend that we are pregnant. We are thrilled although it's still very early stages. If all goes well baby is due 2 days after my 38th bday....

I would give the ovulation kit a try first and if nothing happens prehaps then you could look into having some check ups done. Good luck and have lots of fun trying!!!


cheeky to hear about your miscarriage. My thoughts are with you.

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babybemine 16 yrs ago
For the check up after 6 months, I would recommend Dr Philip Ho.

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voyager05 16 yrs ago
Hi Marb,


Congratulations!! That is amizing two months after...


Did yoyuuse the "pee on stick" ones or did you have one of those clearblue monitors? If so, do you know where you can buy them in Hong Kong?


Anyway lots of sticky glue, and wish you a very happy and healty remaining 8 months!


Hi Babybemine,


Thanks for the recommendation! will keep it in mind!

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MARB 16 yrs ago
Hi voyager05,


The "pee on stick" ones are what I used and are available from most Watsons & Mannings. You usually get 5 sticks in a box. No particular brand either with my first pregnancy I used Wastons own and this time round I used a brand made in Canada.

Have fun....

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