I am 33 yrs old and as a child i took 1500mgs of Tegretol a day between the age of 9-14 yrs old now im having problems conceving and am looking into fertility treatments. could this by why im having problems I know there are many men out there having the same problem any many web sites for them to look at but i can not find any about women
Thank you for your query. Anti-epileptics taken in childhood do not affect fertility. If you are currently on medications for seizures, the more the number of medications, the higher the chance infertility. This is an observation based on research and has not been proved to have a direct effect on fertility. Causes for infertility are :Endometriosis, :Polycystic ovaries, :sperm problem, :structural problems of uterus /fallopian tubes/ovaries, : premature ovarian failure, : luteal phase defects. Timing of intercourse matters. Should be timed to the day of ovulation and 3 days before to maximize chances. I would do a hormone profile, get detailed personal & family history, ultrasound pelvic, semen analysis, follicular study. Based on this a treatment plan will be initiated. Monitoring basal body temperature and using ovulation prediction kits can help pinpoint day of ovulation and fertile days. Planning intercourse during this period increases chances of pregnancy. Start taking folic acid supplements from now. Ideally started 3 months before conceiving, this helps to prevent neural tube defects. Wish you success and good health. Please get back to us for further clarification