Fertility: 8 Myths and Truths

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When to See a Fertility Specialist

It's worth repeating: Don't panic if you don't get pregnant in the first two months. It takes the average woman about four to six months to conceive. Experts say that if you're under 35 and don't have any preexisting medical conditions, try to get pregnant for one year before consulting a specialist. If you're over 35, seek help after six months. Ask your ob-gyn for a referral or go to the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (socrei.org) for recommendations on specialists in your area.

Fertility Factsheet

Number of women ages 15 to 44 who experience infertility:
7.3 million(or about 12 percent of the reproductive-age population)

Number of women who've ever used infertility services:
9.2 million

Average cost of an IVF cycle in the United States:
$12,400

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, November 2006.

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FertilityJunkie wrote:

I am glad to see more and more articles about fertility in magazines. I wish there had been more information out there when I was first starting my battle with infertility. So many of us feel ashamed about this issue; it's important to demystify it and help people know they are not alone. I'm breaking my silence and chronicling our 2nd run at IVF currently (http://ivfuniversity.blogspot.com/). It's a painful journey and one that no one should go through alone.

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