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Should we see a fertility specialist yet?
A short set of questions that helps you decide whether to keep trying, book an evaluation, or see a doctor soon, with the reasons written out.
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Understand this
How long is "trying"?
Doctors usually count months of regular sex without contraception, every two to three days. Many people conceive within a year; it's common for it to take longer than expected, and that alone doesn't mean anything is wrong.
The checker uses the same timings many doctors use. It can't tell you why it's taking time, only when it's reasonable to ask.
Why age changes the timing
Guidelines suggest an evaluation after 12 months of trying under 35, after 6 months from 35 to 39, and without waiting from 40. The wait is shorter with age because it's useful to look sooner, not because time has run out.
Conditions worth mentioning
Very irregular or absent periods, endometriosis, previous pelvic surgery or infection, repeated miscarriage, or a known concern for a partner are reasons to see a doctor without waiting the usual months.
Both partners
A first evaluation usually looks at both partners from the start. For the male partner, a semen analysis is often the simplest first test.
What this tool can't do
It can't diagnose anything or tell you your chances. Nobody can read those from a few answers, and this tool doesn't try. If you're worried, you can see a doctor at any time; waiting isn't a rule.
Sources
- NICE. Fertility problems: assessment and treatment (CG156)
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Fertility evaluation of infertile women: a committee opinion
- ACOG. Infertility workup for the women's health specialist (committee opinion)
- World Health Organization. Infertility (fact sheet)
Reviewer
Dr Shesha Sinha
MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Review pending
Please note
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