In your opinion, does one have to wait the proverbial 1 year before seeking a FS consult if you have very irregular cycles? My last 3 cycles have been 78 days (OV on day 63) & 42 (OV day 29) and current cycle I OV’ed on day 36 so will be a 50 day cycle. My husband has 4% morphology but normal count & viscosity. In our situation, would it be premature to seek assistance before waiting out the full 12 months?
Monday, April 28th, 2008The definition of infertility (whether primary or secondary) is the inability to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse in patients 34 years and younger and only 6 months in patients 35 years and older. This definition, however only applies to patients with REGULAR menstrual cycles. When a patient has persistent irregular, long cycles, this definition falls by the wayside and investigation and management should be sooner rather than later. It would therefore be advisable to seek assistance sooner rather than later.The definition of infertility (whether primary or secondary) is the inability to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse in patients 34 years and younger and only 6 months in patients 35 years and older. This definition, however only applies to patients with REGULAR menstrual cycles. When a patient has persistent irregular, long cycles, this definition falls by the wayside and investigation and management should be sooner rather than later. It would therefore be advisable to seek assistance sooner rather than later.
- Week 12 answers kindly provided by Dr. Stephan Volschenk -
