Infertility - Renew Hormone Clinic

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. It affects an estimated 1 in 8 couples, making it a common issue. Some key facts about infertility:

• It is often caused by problems in either the man or woman, but occasionally no cause can be identified (unexplained infertility)
• Common causes include:
  • Ovulation disorders (anovulation)
  • Blocked fallopian tubes
  • Endometriosis
  • Poor sperm quality or low sperm count
• Both men and women can be tested to identify the root cause
• Treatments range from medication to help ovulation to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF)

What Are the Symptoms?

Infertility itself causes no obvious symptoms. However, underlying issues like hormonal imbalances or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may cause signs like:

• Irregular or absent menstrual cycles in women
• Low sex drive
• Pain during intercourse

When to Seek Help

I recommend seeing a fertility specialist if:

• You are under 35 and have failed to conceive after 12 months of trying
• You are over 35 and have failed to conceive after 6 months of trying
• You have known fertility issues, like irregular cycles or sperm health problems

The sooner you seek help, the more treatment options will be available to you!

I hope this gives a helpful overview on infertility - its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Please feel free to ask any other questions!