Ovulation test

[Asoosa2877]

This may sound silly, but I am new to this, can I take an at home ovulation test even though my cycle has stopped?

[AJJ123]

What do you mean your cycle has stopped?x

[Asoosa2877 in reply to AJJ123]

Hello AJJ123. Thank you for your reply.

I have stopped menstruating after receiveing chemotherapy. I am 7 months out of treatment and all clear. I took zoladex to preserve my ovaries during treatment. Since completing treatment my period hasn't returned.

[AJJ123 in reply to Asoosa2877]

Oh ok, I mean generally if your not getting a period your not ovulating.

I don’t know much about zoladex - does this mean you can conceive after your period returns even after chemo?

I know that you can get medication to force ovulation for women who don’t ovulate or have regular periods.

Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Asoosa2877. Usually, no period, no ovulation. You may have to wait many more months for any fertility to return after chemotherapy. Have a chat with your oncologist or GP and see whether you can have a hormone check to see how you are progressing. Good luck! Diane

[Asoosa2877 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you Diane. I appreciate your response. I am actually looking into eggdonation. My sisters, who are younger and healthier than I have offered their eggs to me so that, if possible, I can have a baby. I will probably have to go abroad as Norwegian laws are very stickt when it comes to IVF in general.

I will have to look into spermdonation as well as I am not currently with a partner. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Asoosa2877]

Hi Asoosa2877. Just wanted to wish you every success with this, and so pleased that your sisters are willing to help you. Thinking of you. Diane

[Asoosa2877 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you so much Diane. I just got off the phone with my gynecologist and she told me that having donor embryos is definately an option for me as long as I am cleared by my oncologist. So I think my journey will begin in the next couple of months.i am so grateful for finding this community. I feel so alone and it seems that everyone around me are popping out babies left and right around me with and without IVF. I work in an office of 10 people and in the last 3 years there have been 4 births and 2 due in the next few weeks. 3 with IVF.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Asoosa2877]

Hi Asoosa2877. I’ve had many single ladies using donor, embryos, eggs and sperm, depending on their circumstances. Lots have been successful and I really hope that you will be too. Can’t do much about all the other babies and pregnancies, they’re always going to be there. You’ve been offered a wonderful opportunity, so as soon as you are able, then go for it. See if you can talk over everything with a counsellor at some stage beforehand, and I know you will continue to have support from the ladies here. Diane

[Asoosa2877 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you Diane ❤