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The Unique Challenges of Secondary Infertility

Secondary infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a prior pregnancy. It affects approximately 3 million couples.<br>

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The Unique Challenges of Secondary Infertility

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  1. By The Doctor Weighs In The Unique Challenges of Secondary Infertility

  2. You may be well-informed about a variety of healthcare topics but there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of “secondary infertility.” It’s the inability to establish a clinical pregnancy after a previous pregnancy whether or not there was a live birth.

  3. What Causes Secondary Infertility?

  4. Older Age • Age-related issues are a common reason. This most likely explains some of the increase in numbers because women are waiting longer to start having children.

  5. Problems Related to The First Pregnancy Problems achieving a second pregnancy may also be related to the first pregnancy, although this is not common.

  6. Male Infertility Sperm quality, quantity, or delivery Other common causes of male infertility Elevated temperature Chronic illness

  7. Other Factors That Can Contribute to Secondary Infertility • For any woman, man or couple, other factors such as new medications, inadequate sleep, stress, poor diet or very high caffeine consumption (5 or more cups per day) may cause or contribute to secondary infertility.

  8. How is Secondary Infertility Diagnosed? • Multiple factors are often responsible for secondary infertility. Further, the problem may be due to one or both partners. Therefore, the diagnosis of the condition needs to be comprehensive but efficient.

  9. When Should You See a Specialist? • Recommendations for when to see a fertility specialist suggest that if you have frequent unprotected sex without becoming pregnant and are 35 or under you should seek treatment after a year. If you are over the age of 35 seek care after 6 months. And, if you’re 40 or older, seek someone after 3 months.

  10. What are The Treatment Options for Secondary Infertility? • As with primary infertility, treatment depends on the evaluation of test results and the prognosis for different possible treatments. If a woman is having problems with ovulation, treatment may include taking oral “fertility pills” to help produce regular ovulation and/or produce more eggs.

  11. Challenges Unique to Secondary Infertility • RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association refers to secondary infertility as a “very isolating diagnosis…that comes with its own set of stigma and support needs.” • When a couple already has one child, they often receive far less social support – if any – than couples facing primary infertility. They may be less likely to reach out for help and support. Since there are others also facing the same complex feelings that come with secondary infertility, RESOLVE recommends finding a support group or mental health professional with a focus on this problem.

  12. The Bottom Line When it Comes to Secondary Infertility Receiving a diagnosis of secondary infertility and seeking treatment is a challenge. To Read The Full Article, Please Click Here: https://bit.ly/3pVoGez

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