Although it sounds scary, being infertile doesn't mean you'll never conceive a child – it's not the same as being sterile. You get an infertility diagnosis if you haven't become pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex (or if you haven't been able to get your partner pregnant within that same time frame). But there's a good chance you'll conceive later, either with or without medical help. Not coincidentally, 12 months is also how long experts recommend trying to conceive before seeing a specialist. If you're 35 or older, doctors recommend seeing a specialist after just six months, even though you wouldn't be diagnosed with infertility until a year has passed. However, some women shouldn't wait the recommended 6 or 12 months: Consult your ob-gyn sooner if you have a history of endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, structural issues with your reproductive system, very irregular cycles, miscarriage, or if your partner has a know...
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