A 31-year-old member asked:
how long should i try to get pregnant on my own before seeking medical help?
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Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends: If you are under 35 years of age one year should be good enough. If you are more than 35 and 6 months passed without you getting pregnant you should seek medical advice from an ob/gyn.
Answered on Jul 17, 2012
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Depends: The listed average wait for a desired pregnancy is 6 mo among fertile couples with variation from a few weeks to a year. Delay past a year would sugge ... Read More
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Talk to Rx MD: You need to ask the treating MD this question who knows your full history.
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