How long ttc before getting help from a Dr?

Julie
Just wondering how long did u ladies ttc before considering getting help from a Dr? We have been ttc for 18 months. I really want to get help but he says he wants to try a bit longer as I work shifts and work away a lot so we don't always hit ovulation dates. I use opk's. If I'm working away when I ovulate we try to dtd the days before. We have had problems with ED and we now use viagra. Wondering if this is actually hindering us even though the dr who prescribed it knows we are TTC. Any one having the same problems? We are in 2ww now and I am getting so desperate. Sick of seeing every one around me fall pregnant after a month of trying!! 😢