WHEN TO SEE A FERTILITY EXPERT?
If any couple try to conceiving for last 6 months with right fertility windows then they need to consult a fertility expert.
you might find these situations quite familiar:
You have discontinued birth control and engage in unprotected intercourse regularly, carefully timing it with your most fertile days. After taking a home pregnancy test, you receive negative results repeatedly.
Alternatively, you notice a faint line on your home pregnancy test, which fills you with excitement. In search of answers, you turn to the internet and come across an online forum where others have posed similar questions. Encouraging posts repeatedly state, “A line is a line is a line,” giving you a sense of hope.
However, the next day, that “line” on your pregnancy test has become slightly less pronounced, though it is still visible. You maintain optimism until the moment you realize that you have started menstruating.
INFERTILITY IS COMMON
It is completely normal to feel frustrated, stressed, sad, or angry when you haven’t achieved pregnancy as quickly as expected. Remember that you are not alone in this journey. In the United States, one out of every six couples faces infertility, and seeking help early can greatly enhance your chances of success.
By recognizing the right time to consult a specialist, we can promptly assess your specific circumstances and provide appropriate support. We encourage you to explore the tabs located at the top of this page to determine if it may be the right time to consider a consultation with one of our fertility experts.
WHEN TO SEE A SPECIALIST
- Females under the age of 35 who have been attempting to get pregnant for one year.
- Females aged 35-39 who have been trying to conceive for six months.
- Females aged 40 or older.
- Females with irregular menstrual cycles, which may include:
- Absence of menstruation.
- Menstrual periods lasting longer than a week.
- Variations in cycle length exceeding two weeks.
- Cycles exceeding 38 days in length.
- Experiencing spotting between periods.
- Experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Experiencing pain during menstruation.
- Females who have experienced a miscarriage.
- Females diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or those experiencing hair loss or excessive facial/body hair.
- Females with thyroid issues.
- Females diagnosed with endometriosis.
- Females with a family history of early menopause.
- Females who have noticed a change in their sex drive.
- Females diagnosed with vaginismus.
- Females who are about to undergo cancer treatment.
WHEN TO SEE A SPECIALIST
- Males concerned about their fertility.
- Males with female partners who are facing infertility issues.
- Males experiencing difficulties in ejaculating.
- Males with erectile dysfunction.
- Males who have noticed a change in their sex drive.
- Males who are about to undergo cancer treatment.
- Males born with undescended testes.
- Males with hormonal imbalances.
- Males with a varicocele in their testes.
- Males with genetic conditions impacting fertility.
- Males who have encountered testicular injuries.
- Males who use or have used steroids.
- Males with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- Males with low semen motility (movement).
- Males with low sperm counts.
- Males with abnormal semen morphology (shape).
- Males experiencing frequent urinary tract infections.
If you have been attempting to achieve pregnancy and suspect you might be encountering fertility issues, the following set of inquiries related to infertility can assist you in finding the appropriate path.
If you respond affirmatively to any of the queries mentioned here, we suggest considering a comprehensive fertility assessment.
DO I HAVE WARNING SIGNS OF INFERTILITY?
Signs such as irregular or absent menstrual cycles, as well as experiencing discomfort during menstruation, can indicate the presence of potential fertility concerns.
AM I BETWEEN THE AGES OF 35-40?
The likelihood of female infertility significantly rises after reaching the age of 35.
AM I OVULATING?
Irregularities in hormone levels and the presence of PCOS can frequently impede the process of ovulation.
DO I HAVE LONG MENSTRUAL CYCLES?
Menstrual cycles exceeding 38 days or periods lasting longer than one week may suggest potential difficulties with ovulation.
HAVE I HAD A MISCARRIAGE?
Miscarriages can result from various factors, but advanced maternal age and a genetic family history significantly contribute to embryo abnormalities that can lead to miscarriage.
DO I HAVE AN STD?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can lead to the blockage or damage of fallopian tubes, which is responsible for approximately 5% of infertility cases.
COULD THERE BE AN ISSUE WITH MALE INFERTILITY?
Male factor issues account for approximately 50% of all cases of infertility.
IS STRESS HINDERING MY FERTILITY?
Research indicates that stress plays a notable role in the process of conception.