When to Seek Help
If you’ve been struggling to get pregnant, it may be time to see a fertility specialist. Know the warning signs and schedule a consultation with a fertility specialist to learn more.
Growing your family starts with a conversation.
Who Has Infertility?
Infertility is very common, affecting approximately 1 in 6 couples of reproductive age. It is recommended to see a fertility specialist if you:
- Are under the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for 12 months
- Are over the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for 6 months
- Are a woman 40 years or older and trying to achieve a pregnancy
Certain circumstances are more likely to affect fertility. If you are planning on starting a family, you may want to speak with a fertility specialsit sooner if any of the following apply:
- Known reproductive disorder such as endometriosis or PCOS
- Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
- Two or more pregnancy losses
- Unable to ejaculate
- Genetic condition that is known to affect fertility
- Known structural abnormalities of reproductive organs
- Endocrine (hormonal) disorders such as thyroid disease
- Pituitary tumors or hyperprolactinemia
- Prior surgery or medical conditions that may complicate conception or pregnancy, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or other sexually transmitted infections
- Single individuals
- LGBTQIA+ couples
- Transgender individuals
Seeking Help Early Gives
You a Better Chance of Success
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Why Schedule Now?
If becoming a parent is one of your goals, there is no better time to become aware of your reproductive health than right now. You are the most fertile you will ever be! After going through treatment, 70% of our patients said they wish they started sooner.
*Zinaman MJ, Clegg ED, Brown CC, O’Connor J, Selevan SG. Estimates of human fertility and pregnancy loss. Fertil Steril. 1996; 65(3). 503-509.
