Should I Be Worried About My Fertility?
Question
Hi, I am currently 18 years old and have a question that has been on my mind for years. I’ve had protected sex and unprotected sex for many years, whereas, I’ve never been pregnant before. My period comes irregularly sometimes. Normally it’s when my stress rises and I skip a period. Usually the next month after a skipped period, I usually have a fairly heavy flow again. But just a question of curiousity. Are there any chances of my not being able to be pregnant? Is there a name for that?
Sarah
Answer
Last Updated: December 30, 2014
Dear Sarah,
You are just 18 and hope someday to have of family. I would suggest that you learn one of the Natural Family Planning methods listed on our website. Your teacher will help you to understand the signs your body gives you in preparation for the time you want to start a family. You will want to do all you can to make sure you are healthy for yourself and your baby.
In addition you will have a daily record of your cycles that will give you valuable information about any problems you may have regarding your ability to become pregnant someday.
I would also suggest that you change the risky behavior you mentioned. You will only lessen your chances of being healthy yourself and jeopardizing the life you are meant to have.
Take good care.
Judy Wilmurt
You are just 18 and hope someday to have of family. I would suggest that you learn one of the Natural Family Planning methods listed on our website. Your teacher will help you to understand the signs your body gives you in preparation for the time you want to start a family. You will want to do all you can to make sure you are healthy for yourself and your baby.
In addition you will have a daily record of your cycles that will give you valuable information about any problems you may have regarding your ability to become pregnant someday.
I would also suggest that you change the risky behavior you mentioned. You will only lessen your chances of being healthy yourself and jeopardizing the life you are meant to have.
Take good care.
Judy Wilmurt
Answered By:
Judy Wilmurt
Judy Wilmurt, Professional Member of CANFP, and past member of the Executive Board, taught the Creighton Model FertilityCare System of NFP in the Oakland region, wherre she resides with her husband Eric.
