At what point does trying to conceive turn into infertility?

[tutsyflower]

I'm 26 so still young iv been trying unsuccessfully for baby number 1 for a year now I have my first appointment for fertility investigation next month but am I still classed as trying to conceive or am I now classed as infertile?

[Ladyboluna]

I can't look for links at the moment but the NHS says that 90% will conceive within one year, after one year you are entitled to infertility investigations. Of the 10% that won't conceive within a year, half of them will in the 2nd year - putting infertility roughly at 5%.

I'm curious as why you're asking whether you have this label or not when you have already convinced someone to give you an appointment.

Many people would argue though that you are not infertile until you have proven to be so. So if you have not had tests yet, than how can you have that label?

[eurochick]

The NHS definition is ttc for 2 years or more.

[Gemerama82]

But my friend was ttc for 2.5 years and conceived naturally, so even then it doesn't mean you are infertile as such. Hope it goes well for you tutsy.

[MrsTaylor35]

Infertility is defined as not getting pregnant within two years of having regular (every two to three days) sex without contraception. One in seven couples in the UK has trouble conceiving, but it's important to remember that it’s normal for conception to take some time. Over eight out of 10 couples will conceive within one year of having regular, unprotected sex, and more than nine out of 10 couples will do so within two years.
It is not necessary that problem is associated with you only. It could be in either partner. In fact a male factor has been associated with 50% of infertility cases. There is also a term known as unexplained infertility that means the couple is not able to conceive without any diagnosed medical condition or reason and so there always remains a chance for a miracle.
You should visit your GP if you have not conceived after one year of trying. Fertility testing and investigation can be a lengthy process, and female fertility decreases with age, so it is best to make an appointment early on. Your GP may ask for details of your cycle, length of TTC, medical history etc. So keep record handy. Wish you good luck with your 1st appointment.

[tutsyflower]

Hi ladies

I'm asking this question because on this I'm not too sure what category I should be posting threads on TTC or infertility. I know the statistics on % of people conceiving in a year or two but just wondered where I stand now because I'm going through fertility investigation.

Thanks for the comments.

[dreamcometrue]

I'd say you're still in ttc until you find out where you stand with everything via a specialist. If you have any queries during specialist though it might be worth posting in infertility.
I used to post in both. Now I'm very happy to be posting in adoption and general parenting ones. There is always hope.
Take care x

[m33r]

tutsy I think stay on ttc until you have a diagnosis (be that 'unexplained infertility' which would be after two years). Meantime, stick around here - ttc for more than ten months supporting each other and staying positive' thread is great. All those people are at your stage I.e. Just starting the tests and are great for advice. I used to hang around there. I got pg completely naturally after twenty months (and countless tests) so there is hope but that thread kept me sane. Good luck! Like for me, it can happen for you and just take a while. Good luck!

[tutsyflower]

OKEY DOKEY peeps

I'll stick to the TTC area and keep my hopes up although its hard work. I'm going to try to keep positive and wait until I get some info at the RFC appointment roll on 19 days. :) When I go will they think I'm silly for being there after only 1 year of trying to conceive?

[xBlueberry88x]

Hi tutsy....of course they wont thats when the nhs advise investigation to start.

I've been ttc1 for 18 months im only 26 to and have had all the tests going since going to the gp at the 1 year mark.

Ive now been given clomid to try as of next cycle but i dont want to think of my self as infertile its a horrible title and i want to keep some positivity!