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Should we see a fertility specialist yet?

Answer five questions and see whether it is time for an evaluation, based on the guidance fertility specialists use.

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How long have you been trying?
Are your periods regular, every 21 to 35 days?
Do any of these apply? Choose all that do.
Previous miscarriages
Answer every question to see your result.

How this works

Based on NICE and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidance: evaluation after 12 months of trying under 35, after 6 months from 35, and straight away from 40 or where there is a known reason to expect difficulty.

Sources

  • NICE CG156: Fertility problems, assessment and treatment (2013, updated 2017)
  • ACOG Committee Opinion 781: Infertility workup for the women’s health specialist (2019)

This is an estimate to help you plan, not a diagnosis. Your doctor may advise differently.

Common questions

Questions we are asked most.

General information, not medical advice for your situation. Bring your own question to a consultation.

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How long should we try before seeing a fertility specialist?
Generally one year of regular unprotected sex if you are under 35, and six months if you are 35 or older. Come sooner if your periods are irregular or absent, if you have known PCOS or endometriosis, if you have had pelvic surgery, or if you have had two or more miscarriages.
Do we need IVF straight away?
Usually not. IVF is one option among several and it comes after a full evaluation of both partners, not before it. Many couples conceive with simpler treatment once the actual reason is understood, and a specialist should be able to explain why IVF is or is not the right next step for you.
Does PCOS mean I will not be able to get pregnant?
No. PCOS affects how regularly you ovulate, not whether you can conceive at all, and many women with PCOS become pregnant. Treatment usually starts with weight, insulin and cycle management, then ovulation induction if needed, well before assisted treatment is considered.
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