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[quote=Anonymous]First, 3 months may be a bit premature.  The "rule" is after 6 months if you're over 35, and after 3 months if you're over 40.  So obviously you're straddling that line, so I think it's up to you whether to try for a few more months or schedule an appointment now.  (It may also take a month or two to actually get in, since a lot of REs book decently far out.)

Your regular gyn could run basic bloodwork to make sure your hormones are good.  Things like thyroid or prolactin can impact fertility and are treatable with medication.  I think you should think through what, if any, interventions you'd be willing to try.  There are other options aside from IVF; would you try Clomid or another medication?  IUI?  IUI with medications?  If the answer is "no" to all of those, then I'm not sure what a fertility doctor could really do for you.  But if you want more information about your options or want to do the basic fertility workup (bloodwork and a few tests), then a consult with a fertility doctor couldn't hurt.

I'll also add that I applaud and am jealous of your certainty in your decision.  I started that way, then second guessed myself and, surprise, am now doing IVF for #2.  It's not where I thought I'd be at all, and I sort of wish I could have felt more certain in not having to try "everything" before accepting having one child.  [/quote]

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