NFP Chart Says I Have Problems

[tinytherese]

Last April I began learning NFP, specifically the Billings Method. I haven't ovulated once. I've talked with my teacher and based off of a series of questions I answered she gave me a list of certain hormones to have my doctor check in my blood. I mentioned my inability to ovulate with my doctor in the past. She didn't comment on the problem though, partially because it wasn't the only reason for my appointment. Maybe she isn't familiar with NFP. 

I'm single and am not even dating anyone, so my doctor may find it weird that I'm even focusing on possible infertility now. I don't want to ignore the problem only to find that in the future I can't have kids because I didn't treat the issue in time. I'm not a medical professional, but I've noticed quite a bit of dark hair that frequently grows on my neck and below my chin which I've heard can be a sign of PCOS and infertility can result.

I've looked up NFP doctors in my area from such sources as One More Soul and contacted my diocese. I found two. One of them isn't accepting new patients and the other is a gynecologist who no longer works at the place listed on their website. I found one gynecologist who respects the wishes of patients who practice NFP instead of contraception. My doctor gave me the contact information of one doctor in another state who might be willing to telecommute with patients who live a long distance away. How would blood work be done?

Edited August 29, 2019 by tinytherese

[Lilllabettt]

5 hours ago, tinytherese said:

Last April I began learning NFP, specifically the Billings Method. I haven't ovulated once. I've talked with my teacher and based off of a series of questions I answered she gave me a list of certain hormones to have my doctor check in my blood. I mentioned my inability to ovulate with my doctor in the past. She didn't comment on the problem though, partially because it wasn't the only reason for my appointment. Maybe she isn't familiar with NFP. 

I'm single and am not even dating anyone, so my doctor may find it weird that I'm even focusing on possible infertility now. I don't want to ignore the problem only to find that in the future I can't have kids because I didn't treat the issue in time. I'm not a medical professional, but I've noticed quite a bit of dark hair that frequently grows on my neck and below my chin which I've heard can be a sign of PCOS and infertility can result.

I've looked up NFP doctors in my area from such sources as One More Soul and contacted my diocese. I found two. One of them isn't accepting new patients and the other is a gynecologist who no longer works at the place listed on their website. I found one gynecologist who respects the wishes of patients who practice NFP instead of contraception. My doctor gave me the contact information of one doctor in another state who might be willing to telecommute with patients who live a long distance away. How would blood work be done?

I thought I responded to this before,  but I guess it didn't stick...

You don't need a doctor who accepts nfp to order these tests. They are very routine for women of all beliefs to get. If you get an out of state doctor, they may send you to a lab for the blood draw (eg Quest Diagnostics). But frankly it's unnecessary ... go to your obgyn and ask for the tests. Then you can request a copy of your records and give them to any doctor you wish to work with. 

[deusluxmea]

Echoing what Lilllabett recommends, there is a standard test that will let you and your doctor know if you are actually ovulating. For what its worth, my sister-in-law had PCOS and was able to conceive my wonderful niece.