How to Recognise Signs Of Infertility

How to Recognise Signs Of Infertility

A woman should see a doctor if pregnancy eludes her after a year of attempting to have a child and she should see this as one of the possible signs of infertility. ‘Attempting’ may be defined as one years worth of natural, unprotected intercourse several times a week. If an irregular menstrual cycle  is observed, a visit should be made to the couples primary care physician, who, when no obvious problem is extant, would normally refer them to an obstetrician or gynaecologist for specialist diagnosis.

Many women do not know they have a fertility problem until they start trying to conceive.

The indicative symptoms and thus signs of infertility amongst woman may vary or it may be that the man in the relationship may have an undiagnosed or unconsidered problem.

A woman should see a doctor if pregnancy eludes her after a year of attempting to have a child.

Attempting may be defined as one to two years of natural, unprotected intercourse several times a week. If an irregular menstrual cycle is observed, a visit should be made to the couples primary care physician, who, when no obvious problem is extant, would normally refer them to an obstetrician or gynaecologist for specialist diagnosis.

Strictly speaking, the above represent causes of infertility, not signs of infertility, as they may make a woman infertile. They are, however, signs in the sense that they are indicators of a higher risk of infertility. Women who are substance abusers can cause major changes in bodily functions.

It is important to also take cognisance of the males part in the quest for signs of infertility. Consider external, physical or bodily factors as mundane as too-tight underwear or clothing; undescended testicles would certainly be a sign and not protecting testicles from industrial or other excessive heat sources may cause problems.

A simple way to relieve stress due to perceived infertility is to get some medical advice about having intercourse during ovulation, as well as obtaining an ovulation kit and monitoring body temperature. Sometimes it just requires the right timing.

Other signs of infertility include:

A weight problem – either too thin or obese. Women who are too thin, bordering on emaciation, lack proper nutrients. Women who are obese are often prone to hormonal problems that affect their reproductive system.

Substance and/or alcohol abuse.

Several indicators may combine in both parties; for instance they may both have an inherent problem through the womans bodily malfunction precluding her from holding a pregnancy and the mans inability to produce the right form or amount of sperm. They may both be obese or practise substance abuse.

In short, consider all of the above and address them where they are seen to exist; this should greatly enhance a couples chances of having a child.