Building a family is not always easy, and sometimes it requires help from a professional fertility doctor. If you’re wondering whether you’re “eligible” to see a fertility specialist, the short answer is: if you want to be there, you’re eligible for an evaluation. The idea that you have to struggle for years before seeking help isn’t true. We empower you to take charge of your path to parenthood and seek the professional help needed to help you achieve your goals.
While there are official guidelines on when to see a fertility specialist, you can seek an evaluation at any time. Whether you’re interested in having a general fertility workup, dealing with known medical diagnoses impacting fertility, looking to preserve your fertility for the future, a consultation is the first step. The most common reason to see a specialist is based on how long you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) naturally. Medical guidelines generally follow these benchmarks:
- Under 35: If you’ve been actively trying to conceive for 12 months without success.
- Ages 35–39: If you’ve been trying for 6 months without getting pregnant.
- Age 40 and over: Skip the wait! Most experts recommend a consultation immediately or after just 3 months of trying, as egg quality and quantity typically decline more rapidly.
If you have a known condition, seeing a specialist is recommended when you are building a family. Whether you have irregular or absent periods, a history of miscarriages, or a known diagnosis of a medical condition impacting fertility, all of these can be a sign to see a specialist.
Fertility clinics aren’t just for “infertility.” If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a single person ready to start a family, you can see a specialist at any point to start the family-building process.
Get started today: Request an appointment with one of our fertility experts.