PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: dr. marchbein: definition of infertility

Re: dr. marchbein: definition of infertility

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 12 Dec 1999 14:49:34 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 11 Dec 1999, vicki wrote: >
>dear dr marchbein,
>
>eight years ago when i was trying to conceive my son i read that
>infertility is not diagnosed/definded/looked for until a couple has been
>trying unsucessfully for a year to become pregnant.
>
>recently i have noticed (both on this list and in 'real life') women
>getting infertility tests and/or treatments in as little as threee
>months. has something changed recently in regards to the definition of
>infertility?

Nope.

>could youo please tell me when you would start
>looking/treating for infertility in a couple trying to conceive?

Below age 35 and no other known problems, 12 months. Age above 35, 6-12 months depending upon history and tension level. This all presumes regular periods. If irregular periods or lack of ovulation known prior to this, testing and treatment earlier.

>thank you,
>vicki

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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