Infertility is frustrating. Couples having fertility issues often turn to the experts of fertility: an infertility specialist<\/a>. You may have a long list of questions or concerns about seeking assistance with your fertility. You aren\u2019t alone. Infertility impacts 1 in 7 couples<\/a>. Many don\u2019t seek help due to fearing the potential costs or invasive procedures, yet early consultations can lead to an easier path to growing your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Infertility is the inability to become pregnant after 12 months or longer of unprotected sex or six months or more if you are a woman 35 years of age or older. In the United States, 9% of men and 11% of women of childbearing age experience infertility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Infertility can be an issue for couples at the beginning of their conception journey, known as primary infertility. It can also happen to couples after previously having had successful pregnancies, called secondary infertility. Secondary infertility <\/a>can also present as miscarriages after a successful pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are numerous molecular and biochemical events that must occur perfectly for a pregnancy to successfully develop. Simply put, a woman\u2019s body first must release an egg from her ovaries. A man\u2019s sperm then fertilizes the egg. The fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tubes toward the uterus and attaches to the uterus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes there are clear explanations on why people experience issues with fertility. Other times, there is no clear issue. When no clear cause can be determined, this is called idiopathic infertility<\/a>, or unexplained fertility<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a man or woman is experiencing infertility, it can be due to issues such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be thinking that since you are facing an infertility diagnosis, your only chance to grow your family comes from in vitro fertilization. However, while an option, IVF may not be your best move. Knowing your options can give you a needed boost in confidence, which can lessen your stress. There are options you can try before turning to a fertility specialist, including some at home options like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have been trying to conceive naturally and have been unsuccessful. When do you turn to an infertility specialist? If you are a woman under the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, it is time to consult a specialist. If you are 35 or over and have been trying to conceive for six months or more, it is best you seek out a specialist. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is infertility?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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