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If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you’re not alone!
Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples. Infertility may result from an issue with either you or your partner, or a combination of factors that prevent pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective therapies that significantly improve your chances of getting pregnant.
You probably don’t need to see your health care provider about infertility unless you have been trying regularly to get pregnant for at least one year.
Women should talk with a care provider earlier, if they:
Are age 35 or older and have been trying to conceive for six months or longer
Are over age 40
Have irregular or absent periods
Have very painful periods
Have known fertility problems
Have been diagnosed with endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease
Have had multiple miscarriages
Have undergone treatment for cancer
Men should talk to a health care provider if they have:
A low sperm count or other problems with sperm
A history of testicular, prostate or sexual problems
Undergone treatment for cancer
Small testicles or swelling in the scrotum
Others in your family with infertility problems
Causes of male infertility:
Abnormal sperm production or function
Problems with the delivery of sperm
Overexposure to certain environmental factors
Damage related to cancer and its treatment
Causes of female infertility:
Ovulation disorders
Uterine or cervical abnormalities
Fallopian tube damage or blockage
Endometriosis
Primary ovarian insufficiency (early menopause),
Pelvic adhesions,
Cancer and its treatment.