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[Doglover309]

Hi, I'm only 23, I'm not a mom (unless dogs count). I've been thinking about having a kid with my boyfriend but I think I may be infertile. I'm going to get tested but I'm just a little scared. This is the first time I've ever wanted kids in my life. Any advice or uplifting statements would be nice.

[Cooper27]

What makes you think your infertile? Is it a lack of a cycle or has something happened to render you infertile?

Depending on what you think is the source of your infertility, there might be things you can do. I hope it won't turn out to be a lost cause.

[Doglover309 in reply to Cooper27]

I have extremely painful cycles when I do have them and pain during intercourse. I talked to my sister who is a nurse. She told me it's possible but to get checked out.

[Cooper27 in reply to Doglover309]

Painful periods and pain during intercourse won't mean you're infertile.

First of all, try supplementing magnesium and zinc - often period pain can be due to a deficiency of one or both. Magnesium citrate or magnesium malate are better, generic magnesium supplements are a laxative.

You also need to establish the cause of your pain. That can be caused by hormone imbalances (e.g. from birth control), nerve issues or it can be muscular.

[sweetsusie]

Do not have a child with a boyfriend! That is the best advice I can offer...you are 23...very young still...most likely if you do this, you'll end up raising the child by yourself....and I hope you are NOT infertile, OK?