you may have fertility problems if you have not been able to get pregnant after trying for at least 1 year. another word for this is infertility. infertility may not mean that it is impossible to get pregnant. often couples conceive without help in their second year of trying. some do not succeed but medical treatments help many couples. age is an important factor if you are trying to decide whether to get testing and treatment for fertility problems. a woman is most fertile in her late 20s. after age 35 fertility decreases and the risk of miscarriage goes up. if you are younger than 35 you may want to give yourself more time to get pregnant. if you are 35 or older you may want to get help soon. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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