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1. When is it time to seek help?
Are you:
- 25 and trying to conceive for 1 year?
- 35 and trying to conceive for 6 months?
- 40 and trying to conceive for 3 months?
2. Do you ovulate?
Do you:
- Have a 28-day menstrual cycle?
- Feel mittelchmerz (mid-cycle pain)?
- Have a biphasic basal body temperature chart?
- Have an LH surge (ovulation prediction test)?
3. Are sperm present?
- Semen Analysis can be ordered by a doctor
4. Is my lifestyle appropriate?
Am I careful about:
- Nicotine exposure
- Alcohol
- Stress
- Eating behavior and weight
- Medications and chemicals
- Heat exposure
5. Should I get another opinion?
Are you:
- Trying to conceive on you own after seeing a doctor?
- Unable to conceive even with therapy?
Do you:
- Find that your questions are not answered?
- Feel that other testing or treatment may be needed?
6. What do I need for my first
appointment? (helpful but not required)
- Any of the above test results
- Information on when and where the tests have been done
- Any record of cycle length and nature of any major
health problems or any surgical reports
- Medication list (including over-the-counter products)
- Insurance Cards, Information
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