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"Fertility declines in a fairly big way after 35, but there's a bigger drop-off at 38," says Suzanne Schlosberg, author of " The Essential Fertility Log: An Organizer and Record-Keeper to Help You Get Pregnant."Sure, tons of people get pregnant in their late 30s, but it usually takes them longer."

Fertility experts sometimes get painted as doomsayers for sharing the not-so-popular truth: Fertility does have an expiration date. But knowing this helps you understand your options as you think about your family plans. Doctors recommend that you see a fertility specialist after a year of unsuccessful trying if you're under 35 but shorten that wait period to a mere six months if you're 35 or older....

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