What is secondary infertility

About one-third of infertility cases are related to male infertility, another third are related to female infertility, and another third are related to problems in both the man and woman or remain unexplained. The biggest question in the minds of those who experience secondary infertility is why conception isn't happening this time around. Secondary infertility may strike when Age is a major cause of secondary infertility.

Either situation can occur. Maybe your ovarian reserves were already on the downslide, but you had no idea. Time has passed, and things have worsened.

It happens. Being over or underweight can cause ovulation problems in women, and possibly impact sperm health in men. New parents often gain weight partially from the pregnancy, partially from the stress and lack of sleep.

This may be enough to push you to the infertile side. You have a new health problem : perhaps you or your partner has developed diabetes. Maybe he's taking medication for high blood pressure. Any of these illnesses may impact your fertility or require medication that can impact your fertility.

If you had a C-section, you may develop scar tissue, which can impact your fertility. No one has all the answers. If you are 35 years old or older, you should get help after six months. Also, no matter how old you are, if you experience two consecutive miscarriages, you should get help.

Some couples think they should keep trying even after the year mark passes. Clearly, if they just keep trying, they will succeed this time. Unfortunately, this may not be the case. Some causes of infertility worsen over time. Delaying help may reduce your odds of pregnancy success.

Sadly, there are no fertility guarantees, for anyone. RSVP Here. Secondary Infertility. Call ALONE I have very few people to talk with about my infertility. No one understands. Everyone I know is pregnant or has children.

Create a plan. Sit down with your partner and make a "fertility road map" that outlines what you're willing to try and for approximately how long, suggests Dr. Would you consider an egg donor? How much money can you spend on treatment?

Then build in a timeline," she says. Accept your feelings. Couples without children often choose to avoid pregnancy- or child-related activities, such as baby showers or first birthday parties, in order to minimize their pain.

But couples with secondary infertility often have young kids of their own and may find themselves surrounded by mothers who are pregnant or nursing, or by the younger siblings of their children's friends. It's normal to feel sadness, anger, or anxiety in these situations. Seek help. Meeting with a mental health professional or seeking out blogs and online groups for secondary infertility can help.

The website of the National Infertility Association is a great place to start. Prep for tough questions. No matter how many times you've been asked, "When will you have another baby? Try coming up with a quick comeback—like 'We actually love having an only child'—and commit it to memory, says Dr.

Another heartbreaker: your child's pleas for a sibling. Try, "You're so wonderful we don't need anyone besides you. We hope it'll happen. Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information.

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