An exciting time in a couple’s lives can be trying to get pregnant. Excitement can rapidly turn to worry, concern, frustration, and melancholy if the ‘–’ sign on the pregnancy test appears month after month after month after month after month. There are a few things you should know before declaring yourself “infertile.”
Infertility is a complicated process that is mostly determined by factors such as timing and the viability of an egg or sperm. For most healthy couples, conception takes six to a year, not the year that the media and popular culture would have you believe.
Unless a couple has tried for at least a year and a half to conceive, most doctors will not begin to investigate reproductive concerns. Even if intercourse is timed to coincide with ovulation, it does not guarantee success. Any genetic mutations in the egg or sperm will either prevent pregnancy from occurring or remove the attached egg or sperm, depending on how severe the mutations are. Before you even realize you’re pregnant, this can happen. Your doctor should be consulted if you’ve been trying to conceive for six months or more and are 35 or older. Because age is a factor, it’s imperative that any potential infertility concerns be addressed as soon as possible.
A successful pregnancy can usually be achieved within a year if your sexual activity is timed to coincide with ovulation. In order to do this, you must first become familiar with and begin tracking your menstrual cycle. Using tracking applications has made this a lot easier. When it comes to women’s periods, they can last anywhere from 21 to 35 days, although the typical cycle lasts 28 days. Typically, ovulation happens between the ages of 11 and 16. It’s important to keep track of your cycle because each person’s body is unique.
Inconsistent menstrual cycles are a red flag because of the connection between ovulation and menstruation. Talk to your doctor if you detect any irregularities in your menstrual period. Even if you have a cycle that is significantly shorter or longer than the average one, it might help you plan your ovulation. There are also prevalent causes of infertility, such as endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A more comprehensive pelvic examination and diagnostic method can be utilized to identify the possible cause. Because infertility is fairly evenly distributed between men and women, your partner might want to explore having their sperm examined as well as yours.
You may be more closely monitored by your doctor if you have been diagnosed with PCOS, endometriosis, or other anatomical or physiological disorders associated with infertility. Fertility alternatives may be introduced earlier than usual to provide you with additional support.
Your doctor may recommend more significant precautions if you deal with radiation or chemicals that have been shown to affect fertility. Infertility is now being connected to common household chemicals and poisons, which means it’s more vital than ever to limit your exposure to them.
