WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: Trying to Conceive

Re: Trying to Conceive

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:18:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Debbie wrote: >
>My husband and I conceived our son on our second month of trying. He
>was stillborn at 26 weeks due to a severe form of dwarfism for which
>both my husband and I carry a gene for. We have been trying to get
>pregnant again for the last several months and it has not happened yet.
>My doctor said he thinks it is stress and that it will happen. How many
>months should we try before seeking testing? I am 31 and I read that if
>you are in your 30's or if you have been pregnant before, it is six
>months of trying.

Only 50% of normal couples will have conceived within 6 months. 5% within 12 months & 95 % within 24 months. That 6 month figure is for those in their later 30"s like 38 and 39.

>
>Also, a friend of mine told me she got a prescription years ago for a
>drug that makes your egg live longer. I have never heard of this and
>before I ask my doctor about it, I would like to try to find out if it
>even exists.
>

Never heard of such a thing.

>Thanks for your help.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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