Can anyone tell me how long do you try and conceive before asking your doctor for fertility drugs?

Question

Also, does anyone know about the fertility drug clomiphene(sp)?

I appreciate the judgement alicia! Thanks!

Answer 1

Have sex three times a week.

Having regular sex is the best way to get pregnant. Couples often try to time everything perfectly for ovulation but do not have sex when they think they are not ovulating. It is true that sex that is not within the time of ovulation will not result in pregnancy. However, because women do not always ovulate when they think they will, having sex three times a week will help to a woman cover her bases, so to speak, and not miss an opportunity to get pregnant.

2. Use an ovulation prediction kit or fertility monitor.

Using an ovulation kit to predict when you are ovulating will improve your chances of getting pregnant. For many women charting or other methods of ovulation prediction are too confusing. Ovulation prediction kits work by reading LH surges prior to ovulation. They are relatively easy to use and are generally accurate for predicting ovulation. Fertility monitors, such as the Clear Blue Easy monitor, are also a worthwhile investment if you would like to get pregnant faster. Fertility monitors are similar to ovulation prediction kits in that they read changes in LH but they also read changes in other hormones and don’t require any guesswork for couples. They are easy to use and will tell you when the best time to get pregnant is.

3. Have sex before ovulation (not after).

Sometimes couples get confused about the best time to have sex in relationship to ovulation. You have a small window of time each month to get pregnant. After a woman ovulates the egg will survive approximately 24 hours. Sperm, on the other hand, will live for up to three to five days. This is why having sex two to three days before ovulation will increase your chances of getting pregnant. Don’t wait until the day you ovulate to have sex. Your partner’s sperm will last longer than your egg and you don’t want to miss an opportunity by waiting.

4. Don’t rely on the Calendar method for predicting ovulation.

A lot of couples have heard to have sex around day fourteen of your cycle. This is based on the calendar method and assumes that you have a regular 28-day cycle and ovulate mid-cycle. Although this is better than just picking an arbitrary day to have sex, it is not a very accurate way to predict when you ovulate. Many women do not ovulate on day fourteen and knowing precisely when you ovulate will help you time intercourse better. Ovulation prediction kits, looking at previous months bbt charts, or watching for body cues will help you to determine when you ovulate.

5. Charting may not be the best way to predict ovulation.

Charting is great for tracking your cycle but it does have disadvantages. By the time you can see ovulation on a bbt chart, you have already ovulated. It is good to chart so you can track your cycles, see if you ovulate the same time each month, and also so you can look back on your cycle and see if you timed things right. But if this is your first cycle trying to get pregnant or if you are not ovulating at the same time each month, an ovulation prediction kit would be more helpful.

6. See a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant.
Make sure you are in good health and have had a regular check up from your OBGYN or medical provider. Untreated infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or poor health can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Its good to see a doctor as well as start taking prenatal vitamins prior to trying to conceive.

7. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs when trying to get pregnant.
This may seem like common sense but many women do try to get pregnant while smoking, drinking or using drugs. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol can affect your fertility. It will also affect your unborn child. It is important to stop smoking or using drugs and alcohol before getting pregnant and not wait until you find out you are pregnant.

8. Have enjoyable sex.

Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, sex becomes a job or function of reproduction and is not as enjoyable. Plan a romantic evening or try something different to spice things up. How you are feeling sexually may factor into your chances of getting pregnant. Some researchers believe that having an orgasm during sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. For women, the spasmic movements of orgasm will help pull the sperm into the uterus and for men a better orgasm may increase the man’s sperm count.

9. Have sex in positions that keep sperm inside the vagina longer.

The missionary position is a good position to use when trying to get pregnant. Avoid positions where the woman is on top. Gravity will allow sperm to leak out with these positions. Also try placing a pillow under your hips to help tilt your pelvis and keep the sperm in longer. Don’t get up right after sex. Try to relax and allow the sperm to stay in the vagina as long as possible.

10. There is no such thing as trying too hard to get pregnant.
Most couples get pregnant within a year of trying. If you have not gotten pregnant within a year consult your doctor for advice.

Answer 2

If Comiphene is the same a clomid, it is a drug that will "reset" your system of sorts. It means it will force you ovulate.

My doctor said try a year before being concerned. I wasn't having a period at all and I wasn't pregnant. I went back after 4 months. Good thing. I wasn't ovulating so there was going to be no baby.

After I started taking clomid and taking my temperature to time my ovulation, I was pregnant in a month. I had twins, but clomid is not a "fertility" drug. It has a small increased risk of mulitples though.

I would say if you feel that something isn't right, go back to your doctor.

Answer 3

if you're younger than 35 you should try for a year, if you're older than 35 for 6 months before consulting a doctor, if you want to be more aggressive about getting pregnant you can ask a doctor at anytime. You can find a lot of information on clomid, it's a great med that has helped many women, you can ask an RE (fertility specialist) online for free to see what they think about your specific situation and if you should be takling to doctor yet or not, you can also read more about clomid there and people taking it, try www.FertilityTies.com
good luck!!

Answer 4

it's frustrating I know!! but they want you to wait a year before coming to them and then... if they are like my doctor they will tell you how to chart your temp and give you information on that and tell you to lose a few pounds if your overweight.. and not stress out...( which is impossible)
and will want to see you back in 6-12 months... if your not pregnant... then they will start testing...
the younger you are the less in a hurry they seem.
I tried for almost 2 years to get pregnant after a misccarriage... and had a son ... then tried for a little over 4 years after him to get pregnant again... I'm 27 weeks now!!!

Answer 5

The average time these days is 6-9 months to get PG. The statistic is getting higher because more women are waiting until later in life to make babies

Answer 6

My husband and I have been TTC our first child for 25 Months now. I just went to the doctor 3 days ago and she reffered me to a specialist, where I will be given the opportunity to ask for Clomid.

Answer 7

Well, if you're under 35, 1 year, if over 35 6 months.

Clo mid stimulates your ovaries to ovulation. It's mostly used for women that have ovulation issues.

Good luck

Answer 8

Most doctors suggest 1 to 1.5 years of "trying" to get pregnant before they start running any type of tests. Good luck.

Answer 9

After 12 months of trying you should have both your husband and you checked out. 90% of couples conceive on their own within 12 months.

Answer 10

It took my cousin about a year and a half.