what doctor can tell me why i havent concieved in over a year?

Question

we've been trying for over a year to have a baby, both of us have never had a child before and want to find out what the hinderence is, which doctor can help us with this and how much will it cost?

Answer 1

That would be a fertility doctor. I'm not sure how much they cost, but I've heard they are expensive. Look some up in your local phone book.

Answer 2

usually insurance covers these things, or most things related to infertility. Your doctor should have refered you to a fertility specialist by now, ask him for a referal anyway. You and your husband should both get checked out. Things like smoking can decrease your fertility, so I would recommend going to a specialist and doing tests to see if there's any problems. I have a family member who's going through the same thing, and we've talked about it a lot. they found out there's nothing wrong with her, except that she's not ovulating every month because she stopped getting her period. She will start fertility medication soon. Also if you just got off the depo-shot it can take up to a year to get pregnant.

Answer 3

This is my standard answer......... go get a book called Taking Charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler
This book will help you with all of your menstrual and conception questions. It’s for all women - not just women trying to conceive. It covers everything from temperature to mucus checking, etc.. It will help you understand your body and all the myths about it. It will help you time when you are ovulating and the best times to conceive – or not! It tells you how to figure out your cycle and what to expect. My husband and I tried for a year to conceive and nothing happened. The first month I used the book we conceived right away. Now I am due Feb 2. It's about knowing your body and knowing when you are fertile or not. You can pick and choose what you do with your info. Good luck and don't listen the all the myths!

Answer 4

It is usaually called nature. The wait is there for you guys to enjoy the wait. Sorry to say that nuture is not always kind to you though. There are some women that after not being able to at first, do end up having a misscarage. I know you hate me for saying that but unless you've been through that then you don't realize that it can happen. Things are ment to be when they happen and you will get your wish when all is said and done. Then after the first one, it'll be like you guys are rabbits and have another one before your ready again. Email me back if you want to know more details about what I know, I have a story to tell and would not like it to go public.

Answer 5

My gyno referred us to a reproductive specilist in the group. We started in June with her, had many tests to determine if there were any physical issues why we couldn't get pregnant, my hubby had a semen analyis, and i continued to go for bloddwork to establish a good hormonal baseline. we were to start the fertility meds in Nov, but has to leave town due to a family emergency. The day after Chritmas we found out we were pregnant. I am now 8wk 3 days and on injectable Progesterone (which sucks and makes me sicker) but the baby is doing well adn I will too, I hope. We waited 11 years for this baby. My son is 11 and eagerly awaiting his sibling. Please don't lose hope yet. There are so many treatment available to you these days, and in some states medical coverage is a law. Some fertilty pharmacies will offer special priving to those who's ins does not cover certain meds. We have Univera, they cover most everything, and my co-pays are $25. I wish you well and hope some day you hold a child in your loving arms.

Answer 6

You need to first go to your regular doctor and just get a normal check up! Let him know and he can run a number of tests for you with a blood sample. If he finds nothing wrong with both of you and you are still having trouble, you will have to go to fertility doctor. I am sure he can recommend one for you. You need to get all the small stuff out of the way before going because it is expensive! My girlfriends sister and husband are still trying all kinds of crap. He says they have spent over 10,000 at this point and still no baby. Good luck.

Answer 7

First go to your gyn. They can do fertility tests and determine the cause . Some problems can easily be solved by the gyn. Your doctor may then refer you to a fertility specialist. IVF treatments can cost thousands of dollars so you want to check if your insurance will cover it - some states require it as it is a disability.
I hope these sites help.

Answer 8

You would have to go to a fertility specialist and it can get pricey because usually insurance doesn't pay. But see your regular gyn to see what they suggest. My dr. told me and my husband the average couple only has about a 20-30% chance of conceiving every month. And that is if everything is perfect. She said it takes most couples at least a year to conceive. Talk to your gyn first and see what their suggestions are. There are many tips out there to try first. My husband and I have been trying for 6 months and we are not giving up. Also she said stress lowers your chances. So relax.

Answer 9

If your worried about cost I'm going to tell you to get insurance now (good insurance) because some of the tests are going to be very expensive. And no insurance company will accept you after your preggo .....pre existing condition.

I would start out by going to a OB/GYN get a pap and blood work done and then let him/her point you in the direction you need to go! Also get your husbands sperm tested! He could be the reason!

Answer 10

You need to go to a doctor that specializes in fertility.

No clue about costs, since there is no way I could know every procedure that would be done or how much a particular doctor would cost.