Trying to Conceive? When to Seek Professional Help

Deciding to start or grow your family is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, but the truth is that it comes with a lot of uncertainty. It can take time to get pregnant, and every fertility journey looks different.

Fortunately, some planning ahead — and understanding when to seek professional support — can make all the difference in helping you reach your goal of growing your family sooner. Our team at North Atlanta OB/GYN specializes in family planning, infertility care, and obstetrics. Whether you’re just starting to think about conception or you’ve been trying for a while, we’re here for you.

Schedule a family planning appointment now

Even before you start trying to conceive, family planning can help set the stage for a healthy pregnancy. At North Atlanta OB/GYN, our board-certified team of obstetricians and gynecologists provides comprehensive family planning services to assess your health and help you prepare your body for conception and pregnancy. 

During this visit, we can:

• Discuss your menstrual history, any previous pregnancies, and underlying conditions that may affect your fertility or pregnancy outcomes
• Offer pre-pregnancy labs or screenings (like thyroid, diabetic risk, or genetic testing) to identify any issues before conception
• Review lifestyle factors (like nutrition, weight, smoking, alcohol, and medications) that impact your fertility
• Help you find a prenatal vitamin that meets your needs

Family planning gives you insight into your health now, so you can make changes as needed and give yourself the best chance of conceiving more quickly and reducing complications later. And if you’re ready to get started, we can even help you create a plan for conception timing and monitoring your menstrual cycle.

When to consider seeking help for infertility

Trying to conceive can be exciting, but it can become stressful and frustrating when it doesn’t happen as quickly as you expected. If you’ve been actively trying without success, an infertility evaluation can help you find answers. We typically recommend scheduling a fertility consultation if:

• You have been trying for one year or longer without getting pregnant (or six months if you’re age 35 or older)
• You’ve had multiple first-trimester miscarriages or difficulty carrying a pregnancy to term
• You have known reproductive health conditions (like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, fibroids, or tubal damage)
• Your partner has known fertility issues (like low sperm count or motility)
• You’ve had previous cancer treatment, pelvic surgery, unknown ovulation, or irregular menstrual cycles
• You want to preserve or understand your fertility due to age or health concerns

At North Atlanta OB/GYN, we offer comprehensive fertility evaluations that cover hormone levels, ovulation status, imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes, sperm testing, and genetic screening when indicated.

From there, we develop a personalized infertility plan which can include medication, intrauterine insemination (IUI), or referrals for more advanced techniques like in-vitro fertilization (IVF). 

Getting pregnant rarely follows a predictable timeline — so if you’re trying and it’s not happening yet, scheduling that first visit can give you clarity, guidance, and hope for what comes next. Call our offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Marietta, Georgia, or schedule an appointment online to get started.