UK ladies! When did you start seeking help from your GP?

Question

So I have been off contraception for 2 years where we were in the mindset of ‘we’re trying but not trying, if it happens it happens’, no tracking etc. Then 6 months ago we decided to actively start, we track, use OPK’s etc etc. AF has arrived again and we’re onto month 7. 
When should I go to the GP? I feel like it’s just not happening for us, I want to be truthful and not lie to get tests but I also don’t want to be turned away. It’s heartbreaking. 
Appreciate any answers xxx

Answer

Me and my OH got the process started 2 years after coming off contraception, we hadn't been 'actively trying' but we still weren't using contraception, still having regular unprotected sex, and still nothing. I say you should go and get tested, it turned out for us that my OH has a low sperm count, we were told we'd never get pregnant naturally, but we did! Our son is now 18 months old.

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I would say you’ve been trying long enough! 
They say a year here don’t they? And I think it’s a little slower process than over in the us but technically you’ve been trying for well over that year so I’m sure they’ll happily look at your concerns for you!

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Usually after a year of trying with no luck they look into things x

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My OB said that we had to actively try (using opks and temping) for 1 year before she would start the testing process.

UK ladies! When did you start seeking help from your GP?

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