Does diabetes really cause inertility?

Cinnabon · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 04:47 AM

I was wondering about this and I wanted to ask everyone because "we are trying to have a baby. I have had diabetes for 24 years and I have had a daughter. What would be the most recommended test/bloodwork to see how my ovulation is doing?

Keezheekoni · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 09:51 AM

Your FSH that you got done the other day is usually enough. You could also get your lutenizing (sp?) hormone checked as well. I've never had a problem with getting pregnant...though I do have a non-D related "sticky blood" problem that causes miscarriage.

I would say to just make sure that your bgs are stable and not swinging too wildly in order to conceive. If you want to be sure that you're TTC at the right time of the month, you might want to start doing basal temperatures every morning. There's a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that explains your entire cycle really well. Lots of us Catholic women use this method for birth control as well as for pregnancy planning. The only gotcha is that you have to take your temps at the exact same time every day. I hate that part. I like to sleep in if I can.

Good luck! I'd love to have another baby or two around here!

Cinnabon · #3 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 05:27 AM

"You could also get your lutenizing (sp?) hormone checked as well".

My Lut is 5.2
My BS is in check as well.
How can I know the range of temps. I am using a ertility calc. that gives me an idea on the best days, of course we go before, during and after... lol. I dont know how accurate these calculators are. Have any better sites?

kgm0612 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 06:12 AM

Cinnabon.........have you consulted with your OB/GYN or a fertility specialist? There are also several home ovulation kits on the market that you may want to look into.

Good luck! My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Karen

Cinnabon · #5 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 08:05 AM

Yes, she asked for all that wonderul Bwork, lol.
I wish I knew how to read it off my results how fertile I am.

Keezheekoni · #6 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 10:27 AM

I have to run out of the house for a lab appointment up in Seattle, but I wanted to let you know that I'll answer the question about doing basal testing when I get back home in a few hours... I'm a font of knowledge when it comes to tracking your temps.

Prepare for a long post...

caswellhb · #7 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 04:37 AM

If all your hormones are in line then your body is telling you it is ready. Go forth and do the necessary!
Have a wonderful pregnancy.

Heather.

lmurphy · #8 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Thats what my docs tell me. I am not producing eggs so I will not get prego. Has to do with the weight also.