Here is Why You Are Not Getting Pregnant and the Reasons For Infertility
There is no doubt that having children and becoming parents can be simply wonderful for most couples.
However, for those that have not realized this milestone yet, for any lack of trying, many may encounter a variety of negative emotions including stress, depression, embarrassment, and anxiety.
Not becoming pregnant within a one-year period of trying, is usually considered infertility for most couples, and can literally overwhelm each partner with these negative emotions.
There are numerous reasons for infertility and problems can obviously stem from either the male or female.
Historical data appears to indicate that infertility problems are due to women in about 50% of the cases, men 40% of the time and around 10% are unexplained causes.
Some data suggests that this is split more equally.
Notwithstanding, about 80% of those couples tested for infertility find several possible reasons for their inability to conceive.
Once initial testing is complete, a more thorough battery of diagnostic testing and analysis will be required to uncover the specific cause of the problem.
Each partner will require fairly standardized testing unless it becomes obvious the issue lies with one or the other.
A therapy protocol will be designed once the reason is fully identified.
First, you must realize that one of the most common reasons for infertility has to do with lifestyle.
Factors such as weight, exercise, alcohol and drug use and stress have all shown to affect a couple's ability to become pregnant.
Likewise, it should be noted that up to 90% of couples do conceive after one year of trying.
Usually their timing is off relative to ovulation.
So look first at that, then consider your lifestyle and what you may change to help promote you chances.
For simplicity, we have categorized the major reasons for infertility into ovulation issues, sperm related problems, tubal issues and unexplained.
Most problems are related to ovulation in one form or another; in fact about 35% can be attributed to egg quality, diseases such as PID and PCOS, or age related concerns.
About one-quarter of the time, the issue is sperm disorders including count, shape and quality.
Female tubal problems account for 25% and can include blockage, infection and endometriosis.
If testing shows no abnormalities yet the couple is unable to become pregnant, it is considered unexplained and occurs in about 15% of the cases.
Reproductive problems in women are quite common, and can be a challenge to diagnose, but generally quite treatable.
Usually therapy can be prolonged through 5 or more menstrual cycles, depending on the disorder.
Hormonal imbalance issues are very common and can be related to gland problems.
These may occur from age, chronic illness or simply lifestyle.
Likewise, ovulation irregularities, the most significant reason for pregnancy issues, are more likely with age, obesity, drugs and smoking, over exercising and certain hormone problems.
Of course age alone can directly contribute to lower probability of fertility for women, especially as females approach 35.
In addition, a number of common diseases including PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis are contributors.
Male issues typically relate to sperm disorders, but also may include hormone imbalances due to pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonads.
The abnormalities in hormone production can directly affect sperm quality and count, while in some cases genetic disorders may be evident.
Also the ability to produce sperm can be traced to an infection or even STD.
Erectile dysfunction, sperm blockage, and azoospermia can cause poor production and transmission of sperm.
Most of these are easily treatable, and in fact are usually tested for first, as they are more easily diagnosed.
Other reasons that may be addressed during testing will include past surgeries, including tubal and vasectomy, uterine issues, immunological concerns, previous or current cancers, and even psychological and emotional elements for either partner.
The good news is that for most situations, a treatment protocol will be developed that will resolve the pregnancy problem.
Invariably, once the reasons are uncovered and you decide on treatment options, you will have renewed hope on finally having that family.
Take solace that you are not alone and that many have, and are, experiencing the same thing with positive results.
However, for those that have not realized this milestone yet, for any lack of trying, many may encounter a variety of negative emotions including stress, depression, embarrassment, and anxiety.
Not becoming pregnant within a one-year period of trying, is usually considered infertility for most couples, and can literally overwhelm each partner with these negative emotions.
There are numerous reasons for infertility and problems can obviously stem from either the male or female.
Historical data appears to indicate that infertility problems are due to women in about 50% of the cases, men 40% of the time and around 10% are unexplained causes.
Some data suggests that this is split more equally.
Notwithstanding, about 80% of those couples tested for infertility find several possible reasons for their inability to conceive.
Once initial testing is complete, a more thorough battery of diagnostic testing and analysis will be required to uncover the specific cause of the problem.
Each partner will require fairly standardized testing unless it becomes obvious the issue lies with one or the other.
A therapy protocol will be designed once the reason is fully identified.
First, you must realize that one of the most common reasons for infertility has to do with lifestyle.
Factors such as weight, exercise, alcohol and drug use and stress have all shown to affect a couple's ability to become pregnant.
Likewise, it should be noted that up to 90% of couples do conceive after one year of trying.
Usually their timing is off relative to ovulation.
So look first at that, then consider your lifestyle and what you may change to help promote you chances.
For simplicity, we have categorized the major reasons for infertility into ovulation issues, sperm related problems, tubal issues and unexplained.
Most problems are related to ovulation in one form or another; in fact about 35% can be attributed to egg quality, diseases such as PID and PCOS, or age related concerns.
About one-quarter of the time, the issue is sperm disorders including count, shape and quality.
Female tubal problems account for 25% and can include blockage, infection and endometriosis.
If testing shows no abnormalities yet the couple is unable to become pregnant, it is considered unexplained and occurs in about 15% of the cases.
Reproductive problems in women are quite common, and can be a challenge to diagnose, but generally quite treatable.
Usually therapy can be prolonged through 5 or more menstrual cycles, depending on the disorder.
Hormonal imbalance issues are very common and can be related to gland problems.
These may occur from age, chronic illness or simply lifestyle.
Likewise, ovulation irregularities, the most significant reason for pregnancy issues, are more likely with age, obesity, drugs and smoking, over exercising and certain hormone problems.
Of course age alone can directly contribute to lower probability of fertility for women, especially as females approach 35.
In addition, a number of common diseases including PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis are contributors.
Male issues typically relate to sperm disorders, but also may include hormone imbalances due to pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonads.
The abnormalities in hormone production can directly affect sperm quality and count, while in some cases genetic disorders may be evident.
Also the ability to produce sperm can be traced to an infection or even STD.
Erectile dysfunction, sperm blockage, and azoospermia can cause poor production and transmission of sperm.
Most of these are easily treatable, and in fact are usually tested for first, as they are more easily diagnosed.
Other reasons that may be addressed during testing will include past surgeries, including tubal and vasectomy, uterine issues, immunological concerns, previous or current cancers, and even psychological and emotional elements for either partner.
The good news is that for most situations, a treatment protocol will be developed that will resolve the pregnancy problem.
Invariably, once the reasons are uncovered and you decide on treatment options, you will have renewed hope on finally having that family.
Take solace that you are not alone and that many have, and are, experiencing the same thing with positive results.
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