Fertility test needed?

Hi! Are fertility tests only for those who suspect they have fertility issues? Can I just go for a check anyway while trying to conceive?

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As these fertility examinations do not come cheap, I'd suggest you go for it only if: 1. you have regular period cycles of 28 days 2. been trying for at least 6 months with no success even if you're regular in your period, but as long as it's not the 28 days cycle, it could mean something else. My friend's is a regular but on a 31 days cycle and she's diagnosed with PCOS which may affect success rate at conception. So if you satisfy the above 2 conditions, consult a fertility specialist, otherwise, you gotta consult an ob-gyn for further advice. All the best!

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3y ago

actually the official definition of "regular" is for a 28-day cycle. if it's longer or shorter, it can signal some form of hormonal imbalance that's causing this phenomenon - which is in the case of my friend with PCOS. ob-gyn are ones who can deal with detailed transvaginal/pelvic checks on what's causing the problem after preliminary blood tests. fertility clinics just straightaway dive in to those extensive (hence expensive) packages for checks on your blood and sperm count+quality for the husband immediately. that's why I would recommend that, if you've really been trying monthly for 6 months or more (with diligence like using ovulation kits to hit peak ovulation for intercourse) with no results, then go straight to fertility clinics, but be prepared to drop big bucks. if not, you can consider the cheaper route with ob-gyn checks first.

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