How long TTC before going to an RE?

amjra · April 2010

I'm just wondering. Our pregnancy - which resulted in a huge loss - may have just been a fluke!

How long would you wait before seeing an RE when your TTC 35+?

jcath · April 2010

I would not wait any more than 6 mos before going which is the standard for anyone ttc over 35. I waited about 7 mos and made the appt for the RE then got pregnant, miscarriage, now my OB says only to try for 3 mos and then go back.

OscarQ · April 2010

6 months. I waited longer - too long and wish we'd met with the RE sooner.

peztopper · April 2010

I'm so very for your loss.

Most docs recommend 6 mos of trying to conceive before seeing specialist if over 35. Sounds like a fluke with what happened to your precious girls. how long did it take to get pregnant with them?

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kbrodie06 · April 2010

I had a miscarriage end of January, turned 40 Feb 1 and went to RE as first consultation last week. I did not wait much anymore.

Kristin

Twink13 · April 2010

I am so increibly sorry for your loss.

If you are thinking about it, I would just call and ask your doc what he/she thinks. I would think it would depend on how long you were trying before you got pregnant with the twins too.

But standard is 6 months over 35.

Good luck!

LizzyB11 · April 2010

I saw my OB after 6 months with no BFP. I ended up at the RE after DH had a dismal SA result. I figured since I had an ovulatory dysfunction and DH had problems that we'd better head to the RE. Now, DH's problems are fine, but I am still struggling to get pregnant. I wouldn't waste time. I wish I'd gone sooner.

redsoxbono · April 2010

I agree with the PPs, the sooner the better. Getting an appointment, testing, etc. can take time. If you get a BFP in the meantime, great! If not, then things are in place and you can take any steps you need to take.

Good luck!

MrsKario · April 2010

I am so very sorry for the loss of your two daughters.

Generally it is rec. that you wait 6 months after 35. I would go sooner if you are close to 40 and if it took a long time to concieve your twins.

izzourclue · April 2010

On Cycle 9 right now. We got pregnant on cycle 6, but early M/C. I am thinking of consulting an RE maybe after this cycle. Good luck!

Strunella · April 2010

My OB said the 6 month clock started over again once I began TTC after my m/c. I didn't like that advice, and went to see an RE 3 months later instead. No point in waiting. You might as well get preliminary testing done to rule any problems out, even if you don't change your course of action.

*Chicken* · April 2010

I'm so sorry for your losses. If you think it might have been a 'fluke' (meaning your pregnancy right?), which I'm sure wasn't but I understand that feeling, I don't see the harm in going now. P.s. I waited almost 2 years after my first m/c.

Jilliesmomma · April 2010

I am so sorry for your losses. I have heard that if you are 35+ you shouldn't really waste any time. I think 6 mos is standard, but no one is going to fault you if you go sooner. Are you on a loss board? That helped me so much when I was ttc with DD after a loss.

karenannmark · April 2010

I am on my 7th cycle ttc, im not waiting anymore, i started bloodwork last week and getting more done on cd21 this cycle and i am waiting for an RE appt (hopefuly soon), if you are trying longer than 6mths and over 35 then i would speak to a doc. So sorry for your loss (hugs) good luck and hoping you get your BFP and your 2011 baby soon!

pnltybox · April 2010

We saw my obgyn as soon as we wanted to seriously start trying because I knew I'd have some issues. We tried nonmedicated for about 6 months (using charting and OPKs), then tried clomid for about 5 cycles. We were then referred to my RE.

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