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For how long should my partner and I try to conceive before we should look into possible infertility issues?
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It really depends on your medical history. Traditionally, however, additional insight may be needed after one year of actively trying to achieve pregnancy without success for women younger than 35 and after six months for women older than 35.
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Is it normal to feel cramping, even early in pregnancy? PROOF
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