how long should a woman try to get pregnant before seeking alternate methods?

Answer 1

Well, you should start off with a pre-pregnancy exam to rule out anything obvious that might get in the way. Have them check your thyroid, hormone levels, and do an ultrasound...as well as discuss your menstrual history. If all checks out, then start trying. You need to try for 12 consecutive cycles before a fertility specialist will see you (unless you're over 35, then it's 6 months). At that point, they'll do more extensive testing to find out what the problem (if any) is. And don't forget that pregnancy is 50/50... have your partner's sperm tested as well if you are not pregnant within a year.

Good luck.

Answer 2

One year. Some women can get pregnant easily and some women can't. It all depends on when you have sex and when you're ovulating. Chances are if you've been trying to get pregnant for a while and haven't then you're not having sex around your ovulation time. First try predicting your ovulation dates with an ovulation kit - sold at most drug stores. If that doesn't work, then consult a doctor.

Answer 3

Usually one year but there is a lot you can do to speed this up. Chart, chart, chart your basal body temps every single morning. You can find info on fertilityfriend.com . This will give your doctor a place to start. It is usually one of the steps the have you do after the year anyway and you will be a step ahead. I know it is very hard to be patient but it can take time. You can also do ovulation predictor tests. Find those at your local pharmacy. Good luck and lots of baby dust!!!!

Answer 4

If your under 36-40 then it can take a healthy couple 18mths to 2 years to concieve. If after then you have no luck then it would be ideal for you both to see your doctor about your difficulties getting pregnant

Answer 5

Most friends I know have tried for a year before deciding to get tested... their tests came back all right, just they were under too much pressure to conceive...
Once they stopped, most were pregnant within 6 or 8 weeks of deciding to wait... try to relax and enjoy it, and not worry about getting pregnant... it may help!

Answer 6

most doctors won't even start testing for problems until you have been trying for at least a year. the first thing they usually do is tell you to try the ovulation predictor kits. is you have been trying at least a year, call your doctor and they will steer you in the direction you need to go. best of luck, i'm there in the same boat, just waiting...

Answer 7

Generally speaking, if you're under thirty one year and if you're over thirty six months.

I went right away because my periods were really irregular though. My doctor checked me out and diagnosed me with PCOS and started me on Clomid right away. So, if you have irregular periods or something else that has concerned you then go ahead and make an appointment right away.

Good luck and baby dust!!

Answer 8

1 year depending on her age! If she is over 40, she should seek help sooner!

Answer 9

inferlitily is defined after one year of a man and woman having sex at least three times a month, doing nothing to prevent it. if you were on oral birth control it can take your body 6mo or so just to start ovulating correctly

Answer 10

Well I tried for 6 mos. before going to see my ob/gyn. And he was glad I came in cuz he found I had a possible cyst on my left ovary and he thought my hormones were outta whack. He told me it was a good thing I came in cuz otherwise we wouldve been trying in vain. Good luck to you.