If you anticipate physical abuse as a result of not conceiving, you should definitely consider seeking help from a trusted outside authority. Further, fertility is a two-way street. If you have been trying to conceive for one year without success, your partner can first examine his sperm count to be assured that the spermatozoa are at a normal level. He can request a semen analysis from his primary physician, or may be referred to a urologist. If all is normal with him, then you can visit your gynecologist to discuss reproductive help and to start identifying the cause for possible female fertility problems.