When to go and see a GP re: TTC.

[Rosieposy89]

I'm 30 and my DH is 34. We are TTC our first. We have officially passed the 6 month mark and we are in cycle 7 - I'm in my fertile week. I came off cerazette in August 2018 to allow time for my cycles to regulate ready for TTC. We DTD every couple of days throught my cycle. I'm taking Severn Seas Trying for a baby - DH is taking Wellman Conception

I have regular cycles of 26-28 days. No problems as far as I'm aware... I did suspect I had PCOS as I am quite hairy and am prone to breakouts on my back. I do get midcycle pain which GP thought might be ovulation pain or a cyst but a pelvic ultrasound was clear of cysts so I'm guessing there's no PCOS as I have no menstruation problems and no cysts. I am on medication at a reduced dose (quetiapine and mirtazapine) to help with depression and it works well. It's safe to be on while TTC/pregnant according to a psychiatrist. However, it's not known if it affects fertility - I'm assuming it's okay as my periods are regular.

I know it's really negative and I don't know why, but I feel that's it's inevitable that we're going to have to go seek help eventually, eventhough I have no real evidence to suggest we will have issues, it's just a weird intuition (or anxiety!).

Do people generally go see their GP at the 12 month mark and am I likely to be sent away before then if I go and see them? I just don't want to waste their time but I have this niggling anxiety about my medication and my fertility but I know I'm probably overthinking it.

Thank you

At your age its likely you'll have to wait till 12months before you can be referred. I had to wait two years in my pct. you can find out the details on fertility fairness as to what point you have to reach before you can be referred.

The reason it's 12 months is because it genuinely takes some couples that long to conceive and doesn't mean there are problems.

Even when you Do go for testing, a huge number of couples are found to have 'unexplained infertility.' It's about 30% of infertile couples. This isn't a diagnosis, but means they have no idea what's wrong. This is not helpful... that so many couples want answers that simply often aren't there.

It's awful and frustrating, I get it. I know it sounds patronising, but I'd try to focus on you and making yourself as fit and healthy as you can. Bmi? Smoking/drinking/diet? Work on those things that a hcp would suggest to give yourself the best chance each cycle.