A 31-year-old couple attends the GP for subfertility advice. They have been trying for 8 months. Both are well with no significant medical history. Sh...

Question

A 31-year-old couple attends the GP for subfertility advice. They have been trying for 8 months. Both are well with no significant medical history. She has regular 28-day cycles. According to NICE CG156, when should the GP commence investigations?

Accepted Answer

After 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse - however, earlier investigation may be considered if there are known risk factors (e.g., age >36, known endometriosis, previous chemotherapy, or amenorrhoea)

Answer

Immediately - investigation should start as soon as the couple presents

Answer

After 24 months

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After 6 months if the woman is under 30

Answer

Only after 18 months

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): When to Investigate Subfertility

A 31-year-old couple attends the GP for subfertility advice. They have been trying for 8 months. Both are well with no significant medical history. She has regular 28-day cycles. According to NICE CG156, when should the GP commence investigations?