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What to consider when changing a chainring?

Hi,

I currently run a 50/34 compact crankset.
I get the feeling that when not mountain riding (with long steep climbs), 34t is really too small a chainring.
On the other hand I like my 50t big ring (I feel like the typical 52-53 of racing cranksets would be too big), so I was thinking replacing the 34t by 38 or 39t ring.
Is that stupid?
What should I consider and be careful when getting this?
So far, the only critical point was the bolt circle diameter that has to be 110mm since I have a compact to begin with...

Anything else?
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