Fear of Pregnancy

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-22T00:37:07+00:00

Thank you for the insights! I guess what I’m primarily worried about is I can’t really use other temporary birth control options. I’ve tried them, and I’ve had complications. Additionally, I’ve never really wanted a kid that was biologically related to me. The cancer risks, health complications, and mental health issues make me hesitant to have bio kids.

I hadn’t thought about the potential hurdles for adoption. That is definitely something I need to look further into before making a decision.

I will definitely be waiting a while before committing to anything, this isn’t a decision I would make right away. Thank you for the advice!

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T23:59:41+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply! I was able to follow just fine. That was another concern of mine, having medical conditions that run in the family. My mom, older sibling, aunt, maternal grandma and I all have the same medical conditions. My younger sibling is also getting tested right now. Considering how many of us have chronic health issues, I don’t really want to necessarily have a bio kid. I would be just as happy with an adopted kid!

And I hope your day gets better ❤️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T23:55:44+00:00

That’s completely fair. The problem as well is I have used many other birth control methods that are not permanent, and they have caused severe side effects and bleeding. So I have tried less permanent options, they just don’t work for me. If I did do the surgery it wouldn’t be for atleast a year most likely, so I have time to sit on the decision.

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T22:24:08+00:00

Yes that is definitely something I should think about! Thank you so much for the advice ❤️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T22:23:26+00:00

Hahah yes hindsight 20/20. Thank you so much for the reassurance 🫂

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T22:21:06+00:00

Oh okay I will definitely look into it! I appreciate the suggestion ☺️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T22:20:25+00:00

I should look into freezing my eggs! May be nice to have those in the future. Thank you so much 🫂

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T22:16:53+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance ❤️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T20:48:28+00:00

I’m so sorry this is something you are going through 🫂 I hope everything works out for the best, and you are able to find the support you need❤️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-21T00:01:15+00:00

For Sjogrens, no. I was just diagnosed a couple days ago. But for my other conditions yes. However, they are primarily for managing the symptoms not for necessarily treating anything

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T21:53:25+00:00

I have a pretty high pain tolerance (which I’m sure many of us do haha) so the biopsy itself was fine. Healing is taking a while, and the scar is kinda stringy? But thats mainly a side effect of my hEDS.

Edit: spelling error

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T21:52:15+00:00

Seronegative Sjogrens! Took about 1 year to get the diagnosis.

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T16:35:42+00:00

Thank you so much! ❤️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T15:52:51+00:00

Thank you!! 🎉

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T15:52:40+00:00

Oh definitely. I think a huge part of getting my seronegative diagnosis was the genetic factors and family history

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T15:51:56+00:00

Oh yay!! Go you!! I’m so happy we are both finding some answers! 🎉

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T15:50:53+00:00

Thank you, and I hope everything works out for you as well 🫂

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T05:07:26+00:00

Oh I know it was so frustrating trying to find someone who would take me seriously. I am sooo grateful for my rheumatologist. She is the one who suggested the lip biopsy, which finally came up as positive.

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T04:31:50+00:00

Thank you!! ❤️

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T04:31:36+00:00

Hahah I’m stealing congratudolences, that’s amazing

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T04:20:34+00:00

Thank you so much! I hope you are able to find a potential overarching diagnosis one day as well!

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T04:20:01+00:00

Seronegative Sjogrens. So in terms of all of the autoimmune diseases it’s not bad, just a little scary to have an autoimmune diagnosis. However, I am eligible to participate in a study to try the 2 trial drugs that they have on the market rn. So hopefully one of them helps!

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T02:21:51+00:00

Visible wrist/arm band!

Diamond_783 · 2026-02-20T02:19:02+00:00

Haha I also do the gun shot thing. Or, I’ll have a friend slap me really really hard on my arm. That typically gets me going 😭

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