If you're having trouble getting pregnant, you might not have thought it would take you this many tries or this long to conceive. The truth is, getting pregnant isn't always easy as it sounds and if you've been trying without success, there may be a bigger infertility issue at play. If you're having trouble getting pregnant, learn when it's important for you to see a doctor instead of just waiting it out.If you're under 35, wait a year of trying to get pregnant before seeing your doctor.
For most women under 35, getting pregnant may not happen the very first time you engage in the "baby dance" with your partner. In fact, it may take a few cycles of timed intercourse in order to get pregnant. However, if you're under 35 years of age and have been trying to get pregnant without any assistance for a year, there could be another fertility issue at play, from ovulatory irregularity to diminished ovarian reserve or even male-factor issues such as low sperm count or poor motility.
If you're over 35, only wait six months of trying to get pregnant before seeing your doctor.
A woman's ovarian reserve and overall fertility begins to decline dramatically at age 35. That's why the American Society for Reproductive Medicine recommends that women over 35 only wait six months of trying to conceive without success before they see their doctors, as time is not necessarily on their side.,,
If you can get pregnant, but have trouble staying pregnant.
For some women, they have no problem getting pregnant: it's the staying pregnant that turns out to be the challenge. There are many reasons why recurrent miscarriage could be occurring, from hormonal imbalances to uterine abnormalities. If you've been repeatedly getting positive pregnancy tests only to experience recurrent miscarriages, it's time to talk to your doctor as soon as you can.
If you have other known illnesses, conditions or other potential fertility issues.
If you had childhood cancer or your partner may have had a testicular injury in the past, or if you know you have a condition like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)or even thyroid disease, you may know, even before you starting trying to conceive, that you might run into issues getting pregnant. If you have a known issue that could impact your fertility, talk to your doctor before you starting trying to get pregnant to find a strategy to help maximize your chances.
Trust your gut.
If you're having trouble getting pregnant and you just think that something might be wrong, there's no reason to ignore the problem or just wait it out. There's nothing wrong with going to your doctor to voice your concerns; at best, they may run some tests. At worst, they may tell you to wait a year or six months (depending on your age), but you can always get a second opinion.
If you're having trouble getting pregnant, talk to your partner about your concerns and make an appointment to talk to your healthcare provider today.
