How Do I Know If Im Infertile?
Having a baby is not always easy
Having a baby is not always easy. Certain factors can prevent your becoming pregnant. The causes of female infertility are often unknown. But there are steps you can take to find out about your fertility and, ultimately, to have that baby you so want.
Take Charge
If you suspect you have a fertility problem, dont blame yourself. Although the causes of female infertility arent always clear, some things are known affect fertility:
Irregular periods, painful or heavy periods, or no periods at all
A history of miscarriages
Benign growths in the lining of the uterus or fallopian tubes
Medications, such as certain anti-inflammatory and antidepressant drugs
Lifestyle
> Being overweight (a body mass index above 29)
> Being underweight (a BMI under 19)
> Smoking
> Excessive alcohol
> Overexercising
> Stress and anxiety
Female infertility is often a temporary condition. If youre trying to get pregnant, doctors recommend that you, first of all, relax; it can take time to conceive. You can improve your chances by having intercourse every two or three days. And monitor you monthly cycle, with the help of your doctors, to find your monthly fertility window.
If, however, youve been having unprotected intercourse for 12 months without conceiving, or if youre 35 years or older and have gone 6 months without conceiving, you might need medical help.
Get Evaluated
You can buy over-the-counter home fertility tests that measure
female infertility by checking the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), the hormone that helps control your menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by your ovaries. However, these tests are not yet as reliable as the medical lab tests ordered by doctors.
See your doctor or a doctor who specializes in female infertility for a fertility evaluation. A standard evaluation begins with:
A thorough physical exam, including a pelvic exam and Pap smear
Tests to confirm that you are ovulating each month
Tests to see how hormones are functioning during your menstrual cycle and to assess the levels of the all-important hormones progesterone, estrogen, and FSH
Other tests could follow if your fertility doctor thinks you need them. Then, you and your doctors can devise a treatment plan to help you. Treatment could include counseling and education, fertility drugs, special physical therapy or massage such as the Wurn Technique, or surgery to repair or remove blockages or growths in your reproductive organs.
by: Larry Wurn
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