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Posted 4/2/2012 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
hi i have been trying to concieve the last 8 months and nothing has happen as yet, im starting to worry incase its my fault because i suffer with crohns colitus i am in remission now and on no medication i havent had a flare up for 5 years but my flare up five years ago was really bad and i had to have some surgery and i ended up with a bag for a year but finally got connected 4 years ago which has left me to go to the toilet more frequently through the day and night because i had my large bowel removed this has left me having diarrea instead of solid but this is normal to me so i would say my body is used to it i have no other medical conditions as i know of, i have regular periods i am just really worried i just need my mind settled to know my crohns colitus isnt stopping me from concieving please help me, thank you
Posted 4/2/2012 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Leigh, how old are you? If you are younger than 30, it is not yet time to worry about conceiving. Many reproductive specialists say you should try for a year before seeking additional help.

If you are over 30, 6 months is about as long as you should try before going to your DR for further testing. And at that point, BOTH partners need to be tested. Your tests would focus on your hormone levels and perhaps your DR will also want to do what's called a hysterosalpingogram exam to make sure that your fallopian tubes are clear. A history of Crohn's can often result in pelvic adhesions and scarring that might damage the tubes or the ovaries.

Lastly, how are you doing otherwise? Are you having regular check-ups with your GI? Is your bloodwork normal? Are you experiencing any malabsorption issues that may leave you with low vitamin levels?
Posted 4/2/2012 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
I too have crohn's colitis and have been flaring the entire 21 yrs since I got DX with it and I had no problems getting pregnant so it may not be due to your CC. You should definitely talk with your gyno about trying to get pregnant and the issues you've been having to see what they suggest.

Good luck!
Posted 4/2/2012 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
thank you for your replys im 22 years old and im doing fine thank you other then been really stressed every month it doesnt happen, yeah i do have regular check ups and i see my dietician regular too because i can loose weight quite easily because of going to the toilet quite often because i dont have my large bowel and colon but im on them ensure plus drink with lots of calories and everything i need in them and they are steadying my weight and im trying to eat as much as i can to put weight on its just hard with not been able to eat alot of stuff with lots of fat in, what happens if they find scarring? i see my sergion regular too because they have asked me if i want to have the jpouch done but he said it isnt garenteed to work and i read it can make you infertile, i did actually ask my surgian about me having children and he said people he has dealt with who has wanted children has gone off and had children, what happens if they is scarring? i know getting pregnant can take awhile but i just think im only 22 and my partner is only 24 i thought it would of happen by now i just worry x thank you pb4 :) x
Posted 4/2/2012 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
If there is scarring there are a few choices you could make - surgery to reduce adhesions in the pelvis is something I know some women have done. It can be tricky. In vitro fertilization might be an option. But this is getting way ahead of where you are.

Have you read Taking Charge of Your Fertility? It's a great book. I suggest you read it; I learned a ton from that book when I read it at age 32. You'd think after almost 20 years of menstruating that I would have understood how my own body works, but NO! That book taught me a ton.

If you are so worried that you can't think of anything else, ask your OB/Gyn for a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist.
Posted 4/2/2012 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
ok thank you for your advice and no i havent read it but i will look into reading :) x
Posted 4/2/2012 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
leigh20, I've heard it can be quite difficult to gain weight once you've had your colon removed...don't quote me on it but I'm sure I've heard this...please ask your doc about this as well just so you aren't going out of your way to gain weight if it's not possible once you've had your colon removed.

Best of luck to you with getting pregnant and with your disease.
Posted 4/2/2012 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
aww really :( yeah ill ask him im there next month and thank you x
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