When can I take an HPT?! Fertility issues??

Question

I had two periods in one month (i think from coming off the pill) I had one July 23 and Aug 6 (two weeks apart). I feel pregnant (but prob cuz i want to be) but have no idea when to take a test? Around August 21 or around Sept. 4? (two week difference). I also had Pelvic Inflammatory disease after I had my son (7 months old) 3 months ago. Is that going to cause me to have fertility issues? Is it harder to get pregnant the second time? Last time I got prego right off the pill. Please help!

Answer 1

I'd recommend that you wait till the September date to test; if you test too soon, you'll get a false negative.

Also, due to problems such as what you've described it is generally recommended that when TTC you should wait at LEAST 3 complete "natural" cycles before attempting conception.

Finally, if you were treated with antibiotics for PID, you should be fine.  The biggest concern with PID is that left untreated it can cause scarring in the fallopian tubes.  It sounds like you were diagnosed, so you should have been treated properly.  If you have doubts see your doctor and ask for a full exam to check to make sure all is well.