subject: Secondary Infertility: Causes, Symptoms & Cure [print this page] Secondary infertility though sounds very unlikely is a condition that many couple have to face. Read this article to know more about this condition.
One standing truth that often raises a lot of eyebrows and tales is secondary infertility . Very few people are aware that such an occurrence is very common. Nine out of ten couples assume that once they have had the first childbirth, the second issue will be darn cakewalk. Actually the case is otherwise. The second childbirth is often more hassled and this happens for many a couples. This is a tell-tale sign of Secondary infertility.
If secondary infertility is not given proper medical attention in its early phase, the dream of having a second baby may remain unfulfilled. The shocking truth is in US these kinds of cases are prevalent among 60% of the couples. And this problem sees the light of the day only when a couple plans for a second child. Eventually, the blame game follows this. Therefore, if a woman does not succeed to get pregnant the second time post the birth of her first or more babies; this disorder is termed medically as the secondary infertility. Based on the 1995 survey report of the National Center for Health Statistics, it has been figured out that about 3.3 million women of USA were suffering from this problem. This was more distressful state than the 1988 survey that recorded 2.7 million women victims.
And to top it all, the medical fraternity does not have provisions to train the doctors on specialized fertility. Therefore, unaware that secondary infertility might befall their patients, the professionals don't recommend them to keep trying for pregnancy. Consistent trials sometime pay off but only with the stroke of luck. Most of the times, these efforts do not produce any positive results.
Even if the stork knocks at the door for once, the causes responsible for this kind of sterility is same as those of the infertile cases. This includes both the partners. Though there are some marked differences between primary and secondary unproductiveness. Certain problems like putting on additional weight, bacterial infection, alcoholism, stagnant lifestyle with no exercise and stress bring down the sperm count in males. While in case of females the issues are much more serious. The woman may be having ovulation complications, which developed after the first child birth or is suffering from endometriosis. In fact, other viable reasons of secondary infertility are uterine fibroids or pelvic adhesions or polyps. Or else the ovary may be producing poor quality ovum because of ageing.
Symptoms of secondary infertility among women include unusually heavy or burning vaginal discharge, irregular and painful periods. Among the men, difficult or painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and low libido are the most common symptoms.
Fertility enhancers can be temporary solution for the problem. However, it doesn't cure infertility at the deepest level and it has the risk of harmful side effects. A holistic approach with the aid of authentic alternative modes of treatment can be the best line of treatment for this rising problem. One of the best options among such line of treatment is acupuncture along with Chinese herbs. This treatment is available for both the partners. Non-invasive treatments like Homeopathy, Aromatherapy and Naturopathy are also highly recommended. In the U.S, acupuncture is rapidly becoming the most popular mode of treatment for couples suffering from secondary treatment. Maintaining a healthy diet with minimum consumption of tea, coffee, cocoa, fish, meat, alcohol, spicy food while under the acupuncture treatment has proved to be a very effective remedy for secondary infertility. Plenty of physical exercise and living close to nature are also two important aspect of the holistic approach. The main function of the holistic approach is to reach at the core of the body and bring out the root causes. This makes the treatment to be more specific and precise.
