We have been trying to conceive for a while – how long should we wait before seeking help?

As a general rule, you should talk to a fertility specialist if you are younger than 35 years of age and have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, or if you are 35 years of age or older and have been trying to conceive for six months more. Experience tells us that the longer a couple waits to seek help, the more it can adversely affect their chance of conceiving. Also remember, you can seek the advice of a fertility specialist at any time if you become worried.