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Hi dr, i have been trying to conceive for 4 months without luck. i am 38 and conceived my first child within one month. this was 7 years ago. i am men?

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Patience: The cited average time until a desired pregnancy is 6mo with a range from weeks to a year or more. After a year of trying a visit by both to a fertility center may identify any problems. Give it some time.

Answered 4/30/2018

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