Doctors are a bit like teachers. They see so many people from different backgrounds, different social classes, with varying levels of education and intellectual abilities. They can't possibly take all of this into account when dealing with every student/patient. There comes a point when they realise that it's quicker and more efficient to just take a "lowest common denominator" approach with people of all ages.
Oh and the pregnancy statistic? Only 15% of people TTC do not conceive in a year of trying. 85% achieve it, that's why it's seen as a 'normal' timeframe by fertility specialists because the vast majority of the population are able to get pregnant in that period of trying. Of the other 15% most will conceive given up to another 12 months. Intervention is usually only offered if someone has charted, had optimal conception attempts and such for at least 18 months without success.
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Date: 2009-11-22 04:50 am (UTC)Oh and the pregnancy statistic? Only 15% of people TTC do not conceive in a year of trying. 85% achieve it, that's why it's seen as a 'normal' timeframe by fertility specialists because the vast majority of the population are able to get pregnant in that period of trying. Of the other 15% most will conceive given up to another 12 months. Intervention is usually only offered if someone has charted, had optimal conception attempts and such for at least 18 months without success.