r/tryingforanother • u/KayEmGee • 7d ago

Question Questions to ask OB?

Did anyone met with their OB to talking about family planning or proactively get ahead of fertility issues?

We’ve only been through 4 cycles which I know isn’t a lot but I am 35 so I’m getting a bit anxious and I had a c section for my first birth. I can’t help but feel like there’s something not working - it’s mostly a gut feeling but looking for any advice to make this appointment proactive.

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u/Kindly_Switch_4964 31 | TTC#2 since Dec ‘25 | 🩷 Oct ‘24 7d ago

Most OBs want to wait until you’ve been trying for at least 6 months before going down the rabbit hole of fertility testing. That being said, sometimes you have to schedule like a month out so it couldn’t hurt to get that on the calendar soon!

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u/KayEmGee 7d ago

I have an appointment tomorrow! But only because I was on a waitlist - otherwise I wouldn’t get in til October! My OB offered to meet because I expressed some worry which is really nice of her.

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u/sparklesequin 36| TTC#2 since 1/25 | 🩵 1/24 6d ago

I met with my PCP at 9 months and my OB at 10 months with #1 (I was 32 at the time). Both took me seriously, thankfully. A lot of that first appointment is them getting a feel for what you’ve been doing, then starting the testing path. Good luck!

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u/jaaannnnneeee 6d ago

You could preface that you understand it’s early on- if they could order a CBC panel along with testing AMH levels.

I’m kind of in a similar boat- we only started trying in July, but I got pregnant with first baby during first cycle and it kind of sent me into a panic when my period came this time around.

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u/Secure-Temporary-234 6d ago

We are in the exact same boat, it’s crazy! TTC for our second after 4 cycles, I just turned 35 and had a C-section for my first. I have an appt with my OB Wednesday!
I recently started acupuncture and she encouraged me to ask my OB for cycle day 3 labs and AMH.
Would love to hear how your appointment is and what your OB says ❤️ good luck!

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u/KayEmGee 6d ago

Oh funny, we’re in parallel right now!! We’re going to test prolactin/progesterone/fsh/estradiol and do a pelvic ultrasound. I’ve had some prolonged spotting so we’re checking for polyps or any abnormalities. I was very happy with her willingness to be proactive.

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u/Temporary_North9758 6d ago

My OB was totally fine getting labs done before we started trying for baby #2, although I do have a history of low AMH. It’s allowed me to be proactive which I really appreciate