How long were you TTC when you first saw an RE?

dev22

Dh and I have been trying for 8 months now, but only 4 cycles with O. I was dx with PCOS in 2008 and have always had irregular cycles. (I have been charting and using OPKs, using a CBEFM this cycle)

I want to see an RE ASAP because I feel like I am almost wasting my time at this point, but my OB wants to wait until we have been trying for a year. Is this normal to have a patient wait a year when they already have a diagnosed condition?

 

ams8099

I would say that it's time for you to see an RE. You have a Dx and the RE will be able to help you far more than an obgyn. Good luck!

September2007

I think you'll get a bunch of different answers...  Everyone's story is unique.  But to answer your question - for us, it was 18 months.  Started trying in Sept. 2008, first appointment with RE in Feb. 2010. 

And, if you already have a diagnosed condition, I'm guessing you won't have to wait the full year. 

Good Luck!

imoverit

RE all the way.  Good luck!!!

tinrose27

We started seeing our RE at the recommendation of my OB/GYN after our second miscarriage in one year. That means about 1 year of trying. Turns out I have PCOS, had a septum, and have low progesterone. It's definitely worth it if you know that you are dealing with PCOS, after all, PCOS is hormone-related, and that's what REs specialize in. Good luck and Baby Dust!!

mdluv21

11 months....I had weird cycles too.

I would make an appointment if I were you especially since you already know you have PCOS.

inlovewithB

11 months

mikeandangie

9 months, but I was charting and using OPKs and my cycles were getting longer and longer. If you have a diagnosis of PCOS, I would go ahead and schedule the appointment Do you need a referral from your OB?

gymnst1013

We waited 2 1/2 years - just never felt a driving urge to get tested until then.  I would say you are not wrong to want to go to an RE now since you have a diagnosis.  Just be aware that your ins may not pay for testing if it's been less than a year and you are under 35.

morgs8384

we were around 11 months too.. I would have gone sooner but didn't. I don't ovulate like I should, and after a few months of testing- and having had a Lap done, I almost wish I would have just gone when I felt the need.

also, love the TAPS sign!

orange1414

Twelve months almost to the day. I knew I wasn't ovulating and would have liked to go earlier, but insurance coverage didn't kick in until we had been trying for 12 months.

Temp935838312504158

What is y'alls age? They say that less than 35 yo to TTC at least a year & over 35 TTC for 6 mos then see an RE.

For us we TTC for 2 1/2 years & had 2 m/c along the way. Saw the RE for the first time this past November when I was 37 yo.

 

 

SweetieD21

We tried for 15 months before seeing an RE, but had no known diagnosis (bc my OB sucks).  I would definitely say you're entitled to see an RE with your diagnosis.

amy1004

Check to see if insurance allows you to go to an RE now.  My insurance didn't require a timeframe and we had only been trying for 10 months (but it was 13 cycles.)  With PCOS you should definetly be at the RE.  Good luck!

dev22

Thanks everyone! I do need a referal to an RE, so I wanted to make sure that asking for one early wasn't crazy. To answer another question, we are 27 and 31.And thanks for the TAPS sign love I was way more excited than I should have been when we found their office in Rhode Island.