AboutEdward Joseph Ramirez, MD, FACOG Expertise I am a specialist in infertility and advanced gynecological care. I can answer questions about infertility, gynecology related ills, menopause...virtually anything that affects women's health. PLEASE tell me where you are writing from as I am always interested.
Experience I have been practicing as an Ob/Gyn and Infertility Specialist for over 23 years. Gynecology, advanced laparoscopic surgery, basic infertility, IUI's, IVF, reproductive surgery, and ovulation induction are all areas of my expertise. I am Board Certified. I have been doing In Vitro Fertilization in my clinic for 15 years.
Organizations American College of OB/GYN, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists,Resolve-National Chapter, Open Path - Northern California, Board of Directors Monterey Medical Society
Publications American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education/Credentials Medical Degree from Stanford University, Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center, Reproductive Training at Pacific Fertility Center, San Francisco
Question Hi, I am a 19 year old women. Me and my fiance have been try to get pregnant for 2 years and i just cant seem to get pregnant. I have irregular periods but i don't mean irregular as in a couple days i mean i some times go a month or two without one. i was put on birth control for it for two years, i first started taking them when i was 16 and i had periods like every 6 months and they would only last a day or two but i stopped taking them a year ago trying to get pregnant. What can i do to help get pregnant?
Answer Dear Gina,
You have an ovarian dysfunction that causes you to not ovulate. As a consequence, you are unable to become pregnant. "Ovulation" is where the ovary gives off an egg. Without that, there is not egg to fertilize, etc.
If you review some of my letters and responses, you will see that this is fairly common. The most common disorder that causes this is call "Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Syndrome." The basic treatment is to induce ovulation by using fertility drugs.
My recommendation is to see an infertility specialist, who will give you the proper treatment. There is still some testing that needs to be done because PCO is not the only reason that women don't ovulate. There are other possible causes as well and we need to investigate things to rule out these other causes.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
