Anytime the thought of being unable to conceive creeps into the minds of a couple it can be quietly traumatic. No one is prepared to deal with the fact that there may be an issue regarding conceiving a much wanted child. During those times the couple may experience stress and anxiety in trying to determine and treat the causes of infertility. It can be even more confusing and frustrating in the case of secondary infertility. Many couples have a harder time grasping the possibility of secondary infertility in their relationship. In either case, infertility is not an easy issue to wrap your head around. What is it? Why is it? And what can I do about secondary infertility?
What Is Secondary Infertility?
A couple who is diagnosed with secondary infertility is given that diagnosis beca
use:- At least one of the two partners and possibly both have previously conceived at least once prior to the latest attempt.
- The couple has been partaking in unprotected intercourse for at least a year.
- The couple has been having intercourse during ovulation, the most fertile times for the woman without success.
If the couple meets these prerequisites for at least twelve consecutive months they mayt be diagnosed as exhibiting secondary infertility. For this couple one of the most difficult aspects to accept is the fact of this unexpected infertility. Since they (at least one of them) had conceived in the past it is often difficult to accept that they might be infertile now.
So what are some of the causes of infertility? The causes can be as diverse as the couple. First it is important to note that in 40% of the cases the issue is with the woman, in 40% of the cases it is with the man and the other 20% are undetermined. For men some of the primary reasons for infertility include low sperm count, masturbating on off days which reduces the sperm for intercourse, testicular issues including cancer, and stress. Although these are the main issues for male infertility, they are not the only ones.
In the case of women the primary causes for infertility include tubular blockage, irregular ovulation which gets less predictable with age, endometriosis, weight ( low or high), increased age (7 of 10 women over the age of 40 are infertile) , hormones and of course, stress. For both women and men overall health is a contributor as is diet and well being.
There are things that the couple can do to address this issue. First of all make sure you have consulted with a doctor if the problem has persisted over a long period of time and you have followed all the guidelines above (unprotected, timed intercourse). Additionally there are many other tips to consider.
As with anything in the health arena, couples need to find a way to limit their stress. Stress is such huge health issue and infertility is no different. It will impact a couples' ability to conceive. Make sure you know how to tell when ovulation is occurring. There are over the counter kits you can purchase to help you get it right.
Some suggestions you may hear from your doctor include the same ones you're given with any physical checkup which includse stop smoking, limit drinking, exercise, eat right and get plenty of sleep. They may sound cliché but the fact is you need to be watching your health and well being for any number of reasons and this is one of them. Check your caffeine intake and watch your weight. And yes, men should wear loose fitting breifs or boxers, it's not just an old wives tale. Sperm count recedes when heat is applied.
Most importantly don't give up on each other or your dream. There are many solutions to the majority of infertility issues. Start with the lifestyle changes mentioned above and get your doctor involved. When the first line offence fails to affect fertilitym there are many medical solutions that can be taken into consideration.[source]
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