See Dr after 6 months TTC if over 35 - is this just for women?

[LittleMysSister]

I saw this on the NHS website re TTC. They advise that you only go to your GP re no luck TTC after a year if under 35, or 6 months if over.

I am just wondering whether this only refers to the woman? I am guessing it does, but it doesn't say actually say anywhere on the site.

Been off the mini-pill since mid-May, I have just turned 33 and DP is 44, so wondering whether in fact I need to be seeking help at the 6 month stage rather than thinking up to a year is normal.

DP has 2 children so not super worried at this stage, but I know things can change for men too.

I would checkout the rules for your PCT (or whatever they are called these days) to find out how help for fertility issues are prioritised as they vary vastly (and therefore unfairly) but being aware early, may help how you decide to proceed if you do need 'help'.

Thanks, tbh I was just thinking more of whether I should be worrying much earlier than I initially thought, if the NHS advice applies to male age and not just the female.

I have been going along thinking it's still early days but now I'm wondering if maybe not :-/

Hey OP! I believe the only reason that women aged 35+ are advised to seek medical advice after six months is because they have less time! So if you're 33 I'd wait a year hun x you're right still very early days and you're young 😍

No, it’s relevant to the woman’s age and not the mans. Keep at it and I really hope you get your positive soon 🤞🏻

Thanks both.

I just find it all so confusing!!

They say it's normal for it to take up to a year but then in only 2 years' time I'd be advised to go to the dr if it's been more than 6 months :-/ Which makes me wonder whether actually within 6 months is more normal after all? But you are probably right and it's just about giving more time to help resolve problems.