Hi,
Since you have noticed a missed period and changes in cervix, better have a
pregnancy test done if you are more than 7-10 days beyond your expected date. If it is positive, visit your obstetrician early [immediately if possible] as this is a precious pregnancy and an open cervix may indicate a
threatened abortion.
If the test is negative, repeat it after another 7 days, if still negative than I suggest the following measures need to be taken.
If you are trying to conceive, birth control pills is not the first line treatment for
irregular periods.
If a couple is not able to conceive after 1 year of regular sexual contact we label them as having problems with
fertility. Both you and your husband need to be evaluated regarding the causes. For any couple in my clinic with similar complaints, the first line is a gynec examination and pelvic
ultrasound for the woman and her husbands
semen analysis. The next is a
hormonal evaluation of the woman. Further investigations and treatment are based upon the results of these tests.
So get a pregnancy test done and if positive, congratulations!. If negative, do not get disheartened, visit a specialist and get yourself evaluated and you will conceive.
Best of luck and have a good day!
Dr. Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist