Introduction to Secondary Infertility

Secondary infertility affects all couples. Many couples with children and wanted to have more, are often surprised to find that they are suffering from secondary infertility. Having previous childbirth does not confer immunity to secondary infertility. Secondary infertility can and does happen to many such couples. Secondary infertility makes up more than 60% of infertility cases. Surprising, many people do not treat secondary infertility like the normal form of infertility.

What Exactly Is Secondary Infertility

Secondary infertility is defined as the inability for a couple to conceive after they have already naturally conceived a child previously. In the USA, there are over three million women who are experiencing secondary infertility. The number has increased sharply in the recent years. Part of the problem of secondary infertility is in the perception of secondary infertility. Most couples take it for granted that they can have another child. Hence, many couples who experience secondary infertility seldom seek infertility treatment. Most couples will just keep on trying fruitlessly to have a child. Some doctors may also fail to probe deeper into the reasons for not conceiving. The sad result is frustration and hurt when the conception does not happen.

There are several causal factors for secondary infertility. These causal factors also pertain to normal infertility. Check if you or your partner has had any type of infection, eating a poor diet, excess weight gain, as these will affect fertility. If you or your partner are experiencing secondary infertility, do visit your doctor for a check on egg quality, sperm quality and sperm count. There are other reasons for secondary infertility. They include ovulation problem, female fibroids, Endometriosis, polyps and pelvic adhesions in the female.

When to Consult a Doctor for Secondary Infertility?

If you are experiencing irregular menstrual cycles or have had miscarriages, you may have medical problems causing secondary infertility. If you have tried unsuccessfully to conceive a child for a year or more, it is time to consult your doctor. You may want to check with a gynecologist for female secondary infertility. A male who suspects that he has secondary infertility may want to consult an urologist. These specialist doctors can conduct tests to determine the cause of your secondary infertility.

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