Infertility Symptoms

INFERTILITY

DESCRIPTION

Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. Because fertility in women is known to decline steadily with age, some providers evaluate and treat women aged 35 years or older after 6 months of unprotected sex

Symptoms –

Age over 40

Irregular or absent periods

Fertility problems

Endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease

Multiple miscarriages

Risk factors –

Age after 40

Tobacco use

Alcohol use

Being overweight

Being underweight

Exercise issues

Diagnosis and test –

Semen analysis

Hormone testing

Genetic testing

Biopsy

Imaging test

Ovulation testing

Treatment –

Medication

Surgery

Sperm retrieval

Intrauterine insemination

Stimulating ovulation with fertility drugs