When to see a specialist
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Mark Kan, MD
Making a baby can take a little more time than we might expect, so when do we know when it's time to seek help from a specialist? Obstetrician/Gynecologist Mark Kan explains.
Your question
How long should you try to conceive before seeking help from a fertility
specialist?
Ob/Gyn Mark Kan, MD, answers
The classic definition of infertility is unprotected intercourse without conception over a 12-month period. This
may apply to some patients but it does not apply to all. Because there
is an age-related decline in fertility, women in their late 30s or older
should seek counseling and treatment in a shorter time frame.
In addition, women with known risk factors of infertility (i.e., pelvic
inflammatory disease, ovulation disorders, etc.) should seek treatment
as soon as possible. A reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI)
specialist is an Ob/Gyn physician who has completed additional training
in infertility treatment and endocrinology. REI physicians can help you make the best decisions regarding your fertility options.
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