A 38-year-old has regular cycles and has been trying to conceive for 7 months with no known pelvic disease. What is the most appropriate referral

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A 38-year-old has regular cycles and has been trying to conceive for 7 months with no known pelvic disease. What is the most appropriate referral advice?

Accepted Answer

Refer now for fertility assessment

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Reassure that age does not affect referral timing

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Start clomifene in primary care

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Advise ovulation tests for another 12 months

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Wait until she has tried for 2 years

Age-related subfertility referral — DRCOG MCQ

A 38-year-old has regular cycles and has been trying to conceive for 7 months with no known pelvic disease. What is the most appropriate referral advice?