I am hoping this is not a stupid question ... I was wondering how long (realistically) you need to be ttc before you go and seek help?
My GP and most people said that I should try for 12 months before seeking help and so far I have been trying for 4 months. I know that's not a long time compared to a lot of the people but I really would like to rectify the problem early if there is a problem.
I read a few threads and a few ladies mentioned a naturopath Antonia Ruhl in the city and I was wondering whether it'd be beneficial to see her now ... her initial consultation is $220 which isn't exactly cheap so I would like to seek some opinions before making that appointment ...
I thought I'd also include my charts here ... I guess I don't have the problem of short luteal phase and by the look of the dips, I probably did ovulate as well. So it probably doesn't look like there is a problem? But I just would like to do everything I can to shorten the ttc journey because it is just killing ...
How long you wait generally depends on your age. This varies from 12 months of TTC to 6 months. Personally I feel I left my run a little late. My DD was born when I was 41 through IVF now I would have love to have had another bub but just feel that time is fast running out. Chat to a health professional sooner rather than later as you can't turn back the hands of time!!!!!
Hun, 4 months is really not a long time. Its really only 4 "tries". Honestly, just have some fun with ttc, dont get overly worried about it. It can take a healthy couple up to 12 months to fall pregnant. I know what the wait is like, but remember that stress is not good for ttc either. Think positive, be healthy and happy, and your little one will come...
Unless you are over 35 I wouldn't suggest you see your doctor until after 12 months. It's considered perfectly normal to take around 12 months to conceive. Many pregnancy books say it's about a 20% chance each month (and your chances don't increase each month, it's still the same) so you just have to keep at it til you hit the jackpot.
I've been through 2 lots of investigations for fertility problems and I would only recommend it after you've really given nature a good chance to take it's course. It can put a lot of pressure on you (emotional & financial) and your partner. Nothing was ever found wrong with me medically (apart from a so called fibroid that's never been seen in any of my pregnancy scans) and I ended up conceiving without any assistance.
Eat healthy, cut out caffeine (mind you I conceived this bub whilst having huge amounts of caffeine), eliminate transfats from your diet and take folic acid.
I'm in the same boat as you! Not TTC for very long (6mnths of "serious" TTC for me). I decided to go to my doctor and she was happy to send me for a referral and hubby is getting checked out too. For me it is about "taking control" - If there is a problem, I want to know. I am also 30 and I guess age starts to become a factor. As for people saying "it will happen", "relax" etc...I feel like there are no guarantees, for me or anyone , it might not happen? Noone can promise that it will! I just feel like I am meant to be a mum, it just might not be an easy process! OR, it might happen tomorrow!
I was like you wondering what to do. I was on the pill for many years and went off it 9 months ago. After 4 months I could tell things were not right so I saw my GP and he referred me on.
I guess what I am trying to say is if you are concerned go and talk to your GP. hopefully yours is good like mine. He referred me after 6 months and we have since found I have PCOS.
We are on our way to sorting everything out - so if you are worried talk to your GP.
When should I seek help?
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