Officially trying for less than a year - should I go ahead and see RE?
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Anonymous
| We have been trying for 6 months (although we were not not trying before that for who knows how long). Do you think it makes sense to go and see a specialist already? I saw my obgyn and she said to wait a year but I'm starting to get nervous and would just like some answers. |
Anonymous
| I should also note I am 32 and my husband is 33 |
Anonymous
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It's unlikely that your OB would offer testing based on your age, unless there are other underlying risk factors.
Are you tracking BBT? Using ovulation tests? I would do these things, ensure you are eating well + staying physically active, and read It Starts With the Egg to add appropriate supplements to your life. |
Anonymous
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Trust your gut. With my first, i was 27 but was having trouble despite religiously tracking ovulation and BBT. I have suspected endometriosis and as in turns out DH has low morphology. My OB brushed me off and told me to wait a year. The RE I wanted to see had a three month wait anyway, and I went to him after about 7 months. We did IUIs and testing to see if less invasive procedures worked- they didn’t. I ended up getting pregnant after 12 cycles right as I was about to start IVF.
Now, trying to conceive my second, I had issues again after seven months of careful trying. I switched REs because I moved, and he basically said my changes with endometriosis were like, 3% on a monthly basis. No issues with me trying for awhile longer because I’m still young- but we opted for ivf because we are clearly subfertile. Even if you get pregnant right away with IVF, it’s still a months long process from getting into the practice to hopefully getting pregnant. I would check in with an RE. They can do testing and semen analysis to rule out obvious issues. Even if you went tomorrow, you’d have to wait for your next cycle day 1 to do blood work, need ore authorization from insurance, need to get medications, and need to wrap your head around it emotionally. Your doctor might even suggest some IUIs first as a less invasive strategy because you’re young. Those give you roughly the same odds as conceding naturally each month and will take up time too... |
Anonymous
| I needed an RE at 32. I had very mild and undiagnosed PCOS so it was never going to happen. I’m glad i didn’t wait the year... |
Anonymous
| Yes definitely. Most people do not take more than a few months if they don’t have problems. Lie and say it’s been a year. Get the work ups. |
Anonymous
| As long as you have been off of birth control for over a year, you should be able to get a referral. My GP was willing to write me one at 8 months trying at the age of 34. It makes sense to be nervous, you should trust your gut and see an RE. |
Anonymous
Never say never. My friend with pcose has been married for 20 years and has three kids via ivf, and they have never used protection. Oops baby at 42. |
Anonymous
Agree with this. It took me a few months to get all the testing done and finally start our first cycle. |
Anonymous
| don't wait! |
Anonymous
| For sure. My RE advises to only try 6 months before seeking help if you are over 30. |
Anonymous
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That time not trying not preventing counts, OP. Some people choose not to include it, but for diagnostic purposes a doctor would count it towards your year (unless you were actively avoiding the fertile window, perhaps).
I was 32 and got initial bloodwork from my PCP that came back BAD, so that sent me straight to an RE at around 8 months, then straight to IVF at 12 months. Often the initial fertility testing isn't actually billed as fertility treatment, so it can be ordered at any time. You may just not be eligible for fertility treatment coverage, if you have any, until you get to the 12 month point (which again, you probably already met by not preventing). |
Anonymous
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I would especially if you want more than 1.
Fib to them and say you've been trying for 12 |