INFERTILITY LINE

What is your perception of an infertility problem? Obviously, if you haven't been able to conceive within an extended period of time such as a year then the alarm bells will begin to ring. The statistics suggest at least 15-20 per cent of people may experience some type of infertility problem during their life but the good news is that a good majority of these will be treated successfully and conception becomes a reality.

Those who are unable to conceive then begin the sometimes long struggle of firstly, trying to identify their problem and then beginning more advanced forms of treatment. The first step is to identify whether an infertility problem exists and a trip to your doctor, a reproductive endocrinologist is recommended.

Figuring Out The Problem

It's not unusual for to suspect the woman in a relationship may be suffering the infertility problem however, it's a two way street and no conclusions should be drawn until the necessary steps have been completed. Your doctor will complete an in depth analysis of both you and your partner's history and will want to follow the history up with a physical examination. Following the examination, the next step will probably involve some diagnostic testing from which the correct treatment steps will be developed.

Age could be a vital determining factor when trying to establish an infertility problem. In the case of the woman, this is very important. The older a woman gets, the more likely their fertility abilities will decline and for women over 35 years of age, enlisting the support of a infertility specialist should be one of the first steps. If it's determined the infertility problem lies with the woman, then the doctor will begin by measuring the fertility potential of the eggs with a simple blood test.

Infertility Problem - Men

In men, the analysis to determine an infertility problem will usually involve two tests. Two semen samples will be taken to assess things such as sperm count and sperm structure. If these initial tests cannot reveal any abnormality then there may be a case for further analysis with other specialists. Lifestyle habits such as smoking, alcohol or even drug use may be determined as the likely cause. Medical conditions could also be the underlying problem.

It's important not to panic initially when you suspect an infertility problem may be present. Once the preliminary testing has been completed in many cases, a simple adjustment in lifestyle may be all that's required. Whatever the problem, your doctor will help you plan the necessary steps you need to take.

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