Should I see a specialist?

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Hi friends- so I'm trying to decide if I should see a fertility specialist. A little bit about me: I'm 30, never been pregnant. Hubby's 31 with no children either. Been off BC and NTNP for 2.5 yrs and actively trying with OPKs and lots of intercourse for 8 months now and the last couple months I added preseed accupuncture and FertilAid for men.
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​My cycles are a regular 26-28 days but I always spot for around 5 days prior to AF and my luteal phase is usually 11 days so I'm concerned it's too short or I have low progesterone. 
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​Now I went to my reg. gyno to discuss my concerns and she was kind enough to give me the referral even though it's not been a year. She also did the blood tests for hormones and they all came back fine. 
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​So my questions are- am I jumping the gun on my concerns about fertility? I have NO clue how much $$ the appointments/ labs will cost me if I do go. Should I just wait a few more months? I'm afraid to "self medicate" with chaste berry or B6 supplements as I'm not a doctor. 
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​Alright that was long. Any opinions appreciated :)

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I'm in the same boat. Trying for 8 months and my gyno said she would make the referral for me and it was up to me if I wanted to make and appt now or wait until the year mark. I don't know what to do but the idea of seeing a specialist stresses me out even more.

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Was wondering if you had your appointment and how it went!?

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I made an appointment today! It's in a couple weeks and I will know if this is our month by then or not. If not, I will be happy to know I already have an appointment. 
​But oh my gosh I cried hearing myself say " infertility appointment" to the receptionist. Thanks everyone for your  thoughts.

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Do your research and pick a dr you're comfy with. We tried 4 yrs then saw fertility dr in Jan of 2011. We were pregnant by the end of march:) found out my hubby was virtually sterile so we had ICSI. Had a wonderful experience, fantastic dr and now have  a healthy 2 year old son and frozen embryos to use. We are trying naturally until aug before turning back to dr to use embryos. Don't be afraid of a specialist... Hopefully you get answers ;)

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I have the same thing-have been trying for a year now. I did take B6 and vitamin C because I read it could help and I don't think taking extra vitamins was really "self medicating". The chaste berry might considered self medicating since it's herbal but I didn't take it. I recently had an appt. and my doctor just did blood work (I haven't heard back yet) and gave me a prescription for clomid and progesterone. Hope this info helps! Best of luck! ✨

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No problem and thanks. Best of luck to you to and make sure to keep us posted. I'm currently 9dpo in the tww, first round of  Clomid. I have wishful thinking, and am paying close attention but am definitely not symptom spotting like I see so many others doing. The waiting is hard. I also had an HSG this month. I'm trying hard to just relax and trust God. If it's our time, then it will happen. Seeing a specialist will only benefit you, just make sure your comfortable with the doctor and if you have any questions, never hesitate to ask :)

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I think it's better to go sooner rather than later, especially since your 30 and don't want to waste months or years of trying if there's something that's not working quite right and needs special care or attention. 
​I'm also 30, have been trying for 9 months and just got a referral from my obgyn to the fertility specialist; even thought it hasn't been a year.

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Has your significant other had a sperm analysis? If your hormones are normal, I'd think that would be the next step.

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I also had spotting before my period and a short luteal phase and made an appt for a specialist right around the 8 month mark. I don't regret it. If there's actually a reason to think something is wrong, I don't think there's a reason to wait the full year.

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I say don't wait. My husband and I NTNP for 8 years, closer to 9 actually. We have never been pregnant to our knowledge ever. Up until recently we never really WANTED children, but figured we would be very happy if it happened. Well, it never happened. Now that I'm 31 and he is 35, we really WANT more than we ever imagined we would. My best advice, don't wait. Even with a specialist it can take a long time.

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