Worried about TTC #3 at 38

[Mrsdoodle]

Hi,
I am 38 (not far off 39) and am TTC. We have been trying for 6 months now with not much luck which I totally appreciate is not unusual, particularly given my age. This month my period was late so I did a test which was positive but with a faint line. The line stayed faint each time I retested and I then started bleeding about 10 days later.
I otherwise still have regular periods, though they are a bit lighter than they used to be. I used an ovulation test last month and did get the smiley face to show I was ovulating.
I am starting to feel v stressed and panicky that I may not conceive at all (and also weirdly guilty because I already have two DC).
With my first two and previous miscarriage before #1 I was pregnant each time within 3 months of trying.
I’d be so grateful for any advice, e.g. could I go to my GP, and if so what would they do? Are there tests they can do to check whether I have any fertility issues, or should I just wait and see a bit longer? I feel like if there are any issues that I could get help with, it would be better to do this now rather than wait another few months. I have tried to do some research online but just keep coming across endless articles about how hard it is to conceive at 38, which makes me feel 100 times worse.
Thanks v much for reading.

Aged 17-24 I had fertility treatment for 6 of those years I had pcos
I feel pregnant one and miscarried then fell again on clomid and had my eldest
My middle one was 18 months trying naturally
My youngest aged 35 was 10 days trying

My last was 3 months trying ages 44 insadly list twins at 2 months pregnant and one at 5 months pregnant to sepsis caused by hemoraghing

But I used ovulation apps and clear blue ovulation tets aged 44 and I think it helped I temped in my V and it was time consuming and you have to do it as soon as you wake without moving

Your age will be a factor but I was 44 and had previously had problems

If it’s 6 months in you need tests as it maybe semen count x

Hi Mrsdoodle
I’m in a similar position, aged 38 and ttc #4. We’ve been trying since last summer are on cycle 10 now. Previous children were unplanned/under 6months trying. But they were also conceived at 20,29 and 30. Plus an early miscarriage 2 years ago.

I have wondered about going to GP and would be interested in others experience as I wasn’t sure they would do anything due to age and already having dc.

Meme I’m so sorry to hear of your losses. I do have a thermometer so will try that this month.

Thanks very much for your responses, and very sorry for your loss Meme. I think I'll carry on with the clear blue ovulation tests as that's what I used last month.

I think I will maybe try for another 18 months or so and see how it goes, but I am now wondering about getting some tests done at a private clinic if that's possible (and not ridiculously expensive), to see if there is anything obviously wrong. Even if everything is theoretically fine I guess it could well still not happen, but I struggle with the idea of not knowing. I'd also quite like to know the options if there is a problem.

For some reason I feel a bit silly going to the GP when I already have 2 children and feel like I'm ancient, but I guess maybe I should start there and see what they say.

I hope it goes well for you everythingnow.

Trying not to obsess over it all, but it's hard...

Hey op. Just wanted to say there’s quite a few of us ttc # 2 or 3 over in the ttc 40+ board. You really aren’t ancient. Come and join us.
And you shouldn’t feel silly at all going to your gp. The NHS recommend that over 35s go after ttc for 6 months+. It’s irrelevant how many dc you already have. I’m soon to be 42 and ttc#3 and have had blood tests at gp plus referral for tubes checked and sperm testing. Good luck.