The first question that I wanted an answer to before scheduling any appointments was, “What happens during infertility testing?”  Infertility is scary!  You are emotionally and physically drained by the time you start wondering when to seek infertility treatment.   But you also have NO IDEA what to expect emotionally and physically during it!  What all will you have to endure???  What happens at your first infertility appointment? Your first appointment will be a “get to know you” appointment.  You will more than likely start out in an office setting rather than an exam room.  During this time the doctor will: Look over your gynecologic/medical history with you. If there are…

Knowing when to seek infertility treatment is the first step.  It is also not an easy step.  You may not know it at the time, but you are actually starting the grieving process at this point.  You are more than likely in the stage of denial.  I know I was!  You don’t want to believe that you may not be able to have children of your own.  To read more about the stages of grief being present throughout infertility treatment you can read my post, Overcome Infertility | Recognizing the Stages of Grief. You should seek infertility treatment if: You have been actively trying, yet unable, to become pregnant after…