When should see a fertility doctor?

Trying to conceive

How long should I try to get pregnant? Despite what we’re told about unprotected sex, it can take longer than you’d expect for a perfectly healthy couple to conceive. After a certain amount of time, it’s worth booking in to see a doctor to check that everything is working as it should: If you’re 35 […]

Chemical Pregnancy vs Clinical Pregnancy

Trying to conceive

A “chemical pregnancy” refers to pregnancy which has only been detected by testing for the level of the pregnancy hormone hCG (a biological chemical). High-levels of hCG indicate a pregnancy. A chemical pregnancy may be detected two weeks after conception. A “clinical pregnancy” means there are clinical signs of a foetus, which can be seen (as in […]