Having Problems Conceiving? Tried Everything to Have a Baby? Here Are Signs You Might Be Suffering From Infertility
*You may not know it, but you may be suffering from infertility
*Both men and women are prone to this problem
*Poor health is a key factor
Around 90% of couples become pregnant within the first year of trying while the remaining 10% may try natural options or go through medical assistance.
Couples who are not successful in having an offspring might be wondering why, even after trying for a very long time, they still cannot achieve pregnancy. They might not know it, but they might already be suffering from symptoms of infertility.
So what are the signs a person might be suffering from infertility
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Irregular Menstrual Cycles – This may be characterized by not going through the normal length of menstruation cycle which, its total absence, also called as ‘amenorrhea’, dysmenorrhea, brief menstruation time, either very pale or very dark discharge, and mid-cycle bleeding.
Hormonal Imbalance – Irregular menstrual cycle can be a sign of hormonal imbalance. If hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone, androgens, thyroid hormones, and prolactin are not on the right level, one could suffer from serious fertility issues. It may result to thinning of hair, irregular heartbeat, low sex drive, and depression.
Over the Age of 35 – An average 30-year-old has 20% chance of being pregnant while if they reach the age of 40, the chances will go as low as 5%. Those who are over the age of 35 and have not had success in bearing a child is recommended to ask for medical advice.
Prior Fertility-Related Problems – Having previous diagnosis of endometriosis, PCOS, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, STD’s, recurrent miscarriages, adenomyosis, blocked fallopian tubes, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may pose infertility issues to a woman.
Women are often blamed when a couple could not get pregnant because they are the ones who are going to bear the child, but what others do not know is that it may be because of the male partner too. Men tend to overlook signs they may be infertile as it is not as easily tracked as with women.
Hormonal Imbalance – It does not only happen in women, men can have irregular levels of DHEA, prolactin, estrogen, and progesterone. The most common contributor to this problem is improper diet and poor lifestyle preferences which could also lead to low sperm count. Noticeable signs of hormonal imbalance include low libido, unusual hair growth, and erectile dysfunction.
Sperm Count, Condition, and Delivery Issues – Infertility may occur when the depending on the health of the sperm and its count. Infertility arises if one has STD damage, low sperm count, abnormal sperm shape, and if there is unusual sperm movement. Genetic disorders, erectile dysfunction, vasectomy reversal, and physical abnormalities are also contributing factors.
Aside from the mentioned above symptoms, infertility may also be caused by low egg cell quality, low ovarian reserve, and poor immune system. Health issues such as diabetes, cancer, and hypertension affect fertility.
Poor lifestyle such as being over or underweight is also a huge factor in the said problem. Having vices like smoking, drinking alcohol, and poor diet is a no-no if you want to conceive.
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source: GetDoc, Natural Infertility Info