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I am a 21 year old and ttc for 4 moths already without success. my periods are regular. it has been over 12 months sice i've stopped nuristerate

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

See a doctor: 'infertility' is defined as unprotected intercourse without conception for one year. This is based on studies demonstrating 85% of couples conceive in that time. This does not depend on 'actively trying, ' just a woman is at risk for pregnant during that time frame.

Answered 12/9/2013

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