Fertility and Lack of Periods

August 11, 2006

After doing some research on BPES, I was surprised to discover that

it was linked to the fact that I have very irreggular periods. In

fact, I maybe have one a year, if that. I have been going to a

gynecologist for the last few months trying to make sure things are

in order so I dont have any female problems further down the line

because apparently not having a period is not good for your body. I

have explained BPES to my gynecologist and told him that I believe

that I may have undergone Premature Ovarian Failure several years

ago. He instructed me to have some lab work done where we did a

chromosome analysis to see if there was any reason why I am not

having my period and checked my estrogen levels to see if I have had

POF. He said that my chromosome analysis and my estrogen levels were

normal which surprised me. I thought BPES was a mutation on a

chromosome and I thought for sure that it would show up on a

chromosome analysis. I also was sure that I had POF as well.

Nevertheless, he put me on Provera to start my period and when that

didnt work we tried Prometrium which also didnt work. Now he is

resorting to OVCON 35 which is a birth control pill. I have had my

period on birth control pills. But if I dont have POF, can I get

pregnant? And if so, regulating my period by birth control pills

certainly does nothing to help me get pregnant. To this day, I have

not ever been pregnant and I am 32 years old and it isnt for lack of

trying. I just feel like he is not taking into account that I have

BPES. Should I search for gynecologists that are familiar with the

condition if there are any or should I see another type of doctor

for this? Does anyone have any experience in this area? Is it

necessary to have my period? As most women could understand, I dont

necessarily want to have my period but if its necessary then I

understand. I would appreciate any input on this subject. Thanks!

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