Expert panel: Conception

Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant you should do a home pregnancy test. You can get these from your pharmacy. If you do not wish to be pregn...

Hi, It is advisable to do a pregnancy test just to be sure. It is possible to conceive when fully breastfeeding. If you do not wish to be pregnant ...

Hi, If you have had no long term complications or infections following your caesarean it is fine to try to conceive when you are ready. Best wishes...

Hi, If you have a regular cycle you will ovulate 14 days prior to your period. This is fixed! I hope that this will help you pin point your ovulati...

Hi, If you wish to conceive you should stop taking your pills once you have your period as this is the start of your cycle. Many women do conceive ...

Hi, It is always better to calculate your due date and conception date from your last period date. If you have the first day of your last period da...

Hi, I am sorry but I am not aware of the health system costs in New Zealand. I would advise talking to your GP or the local hospital about your opt...

Hi, Sometimes hormone treatments can mimick early pregnancy symptoms, however, if you think you may be pregnant it is advisable to do a pregnancy t...

Hi, It would have been approximately late January 2012. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Sometimes there are no known causes for difficulties when trying to conceive. Irregular periods can really make it difficult to predict when yo...

Hi, Your cycle may not ever be regular and this may be normal for you. Usually it will settle quite quickly and be regular within one or two months...

Hi, You need to be aware of your cycle and when you may ovulate. Check your vaginal mucous for signs of changes as it gets clear and stretchy when ...

Hi, It can take a normal healthy couple betwen 6 and 12 months to conceive. Try not to get too dissappointed as this can affect your stress levels....

Hi, You need to have further investigations to determine if the infection caused infertility. If it was treated early more than likely it would not...

Hi, It is advisable to do a pregnancy test if there is a change in your cycle. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, It is better to do the pelvic floor exercises once you have finished or you can even do them when you are sitting at a table or driving the car...

Hi, The best advice is to try to be as healthy as possible such as eating well and getting some regular exercise. If you conceived your first child...

Hi, Unfortunately you can still fall pregnant if you have irregular periods. ONce you have gone through puberty you are considered fertile. If you ...

Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant it is advisable to do a pregnancy test. It is pssible to fall pregnant on oyur first cycle after coming o...

Hi, You may only need the folate tablets if you have a healthy diet. This is really up to you. Sometimes you do expereince problems conceiving and ...

Hi, The minipill can cause some breakthrough bleeding during your cycle, especially during the first few months of starting. However, it is very im...

Hi, It is not unusual to have irregular periods when you cease this medication. Try not to worry too much as they will return to a regular cycle. Y...

Hi, This is not unusual to feel this way but it is important to make sure that you both are ready. In most cases, the cause of cleft lip and cleft ...

Hi, Yes this is possible but probably unlikely. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, It will take at least 6 weeks before your hormones start to settle. It can be a very difficult time for you so take some time out to start to f...

Hi, I can understand that this can be a really frustrating time but soon you will know what is happening. Try not to get too anxious and worried. O...

Hi, It is probably advisable to seek a second opinion. Please visit an alternate GP so that you can be referred on. Your fertility may have been in...

Hi, It can be a very frustrating time and sometimes there are no definite answers to why you are not able to conceive. As it has been 12 months you...

Hi, It can take a normal healthy couple at least 6 months to conceive. Try not to get too worried just yet. If nothing happens within a few months ...

Hi, It is best to wait a little longer and then redo the test. Your period may be late. If you are worried it is advisable to see your GP for a che...