If you have wanted to conceive and have been unable to, there is a good chance you need to visit a fertility specialist. Specialists in the field of infertility and fertility treatments can help diagnose any problems preventing pregnancy and work with you hand in hand to find an answer so that you can get pregnant and welcome a baby into your life.
The list provided below offers tips to help you decide if it is time to give nature a little push:
- Women who are over 35 years old who have not been able to get pregnant after six months
Though celebs like Halle Berry and Kelly Preston have made the news for being pregnant and having a baby in their 40s, your chances of getting pregnant reduce significantly after reaching the age of 35. To obtain the best odds of succeeding, you should consult an expert if you do not get pregnant within six months.
- You have wanted to conceive for more than one year
In any specified month, you have approximately a 20 percent chance of getting pregnant. Because most couples will get pregnant within one year, physicians typically suggest that you begin fertility treatments after 12 months.
- A person with pre-existing medical conditions
A variety of medical concerns, such as low sperm count, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis and can impede the possibility of getting pregnant on your own. In addition, fallopian tube blockages or chemotherapy can also make visiting a fertility expert the best move.
- People who have experienced two or more miscarriages
At times, women do not have a problem getting pregnant, but they are not able to sustain a pregnancy. A fertility specialist can run tests to diagnose the problems that may be causing repetitive miscarriages.
- Absent or irregular menstrual cycles
If you do not have a regular menstruation each month, or they can go much shorter or longer than 30 days, then it is time to visit a fertility specialist. Pregnancy cannot happen without ovulation; frequently, irregular menstrual cycles or periods are a symptom that regular ovulation is a problem.
Knowledge is indeed power. The more you learn about what could be causing your problem in getting pregnant and having a baby, the better equipped you will then be to make the decisions and take the actions necessary to increase your chances of getting pregnant and having a baby. Call us to set up a consultation with Dr Andrew.