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When should i start to worry? trying to conceive for 8 months with no success. just turned 35 years old. irregular periods. off bcp x2 years.

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Now: If your periods were regular before you started pills would see a specialist now to make sure the ovaries are still working. 6 months without pregnancy constitute infertility by definition.

Answered 12/20/2013

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A member asked:

When should i start to worry? trying to conceive for 8 months with no success. just turned 35 years old. irregular periods. off bcp x2 years.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Traub answered

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