It is advised to call a doctor if you have been trying to conceive for a year and have been unsuccessful. Fertility experts also recommend that women over 35 who have not conceived over a 6-month period of trying should make an appointment with a doctor.
Women who have irregular periods should also consider seeing a fertility doctor because ovulation problems are the most common infertility factor in women. Certain health problems also increase the risk of infertility. Women who have been diagnosed with endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, painful periods, or irregular periods should make an appointment.