Q: When to worry?
Posted
Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:53 PM
Q: How long should I wait before getting worried?
A: It’s pretty common to start obsessing after just a month or two of TTC. You’ve spent so many years terrified of getting pregnant -- of course you'd assume it would happen within seconds of throwing out that last pill package. As you come to find out that's not quite the case, it's only natural to start jumping to conclusions. But, although it is harder to get knocked up than those high school sex ed classes would have you believe, you probably don't have much to worry about.
Most doctors say you shouldn't worry until after an entire year of TTC with no success. But, if it’s been nine months or so and you’re worried something’s wrong, ask your OB to refer you to a reproductive endocrinologist for some tests. If there’s a physiological reason you’re not conceiving you can start exploring your options, and if the tests come back normal you can relax and keep at it. The one exception: If you’re over 35, you might want to visit a specialist after just six months of TTC. Fertility starts to decline at this point, and by discovering any problems early you can avoid wasting time.
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