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What is infertility - My Infertility Friend
Many women feel a sense of hopelessness after trying to conceive for months withno success. They often wonder, "Am I infertile?" The topic of infertility can be trickyto understand, however, it is important to remember there are two parts to theequation, a female part and a male part both of which are essential for conception.Many doctors consider a couple to struggle with infertility when they have not beenable to conceive despite active encounters of sexual intercourse for a period of twelve months or more. However, some doctors change this general rule for womenover the age of forty and say that after six months of active attempts of sexualintercourse, infertility may be to blame. The average couple has a 15 - 25% chance of getting pregnant each month thewoman ovulates. This means that a typical a couple will successfully achievepregnancy within four months of active trying. In essence, 40% of couples willachieve pregnancy within the first three months of trying, and 70% of couples withsuccessfully get pregnant after six months. After one year of active, unprotectedintercourse it is estimated that 85% of couples will have become pregnant. Next,lets breakdown both female and male infertility factors.Female infertility can be a little more complicated to pinpoint and diagnose for thanmale infertility. There are many tests that can be conducted to diagnose or testfertility for females. A few common infertility tests include:Hormone Blood Tests - These tests measure the levels of certain hormones that aidin the process of getting pregnant such as progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH),follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and Prolactin among a few others. This is usuallythe first step that is taken to diagnose infertility or check for imbalances that couldattribute infertility.Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) - This test basically checks to see if your fallopian tubesare open. A fluid is injected through the uterine cavity and into the fallopian tubes,as the fluid travels it is displayed on an x-ray screen to make sure it has passedthrough freely. This test can identify blocked fallopian tubes and it can also helpclear them out if they may be slightly blocked.Laparoscopy - A small incision is made under the navel and gas is inserted to helpcreate a space for the laparoscope. During this test, a doctor can inspect the uterinecavity for things such as endometriosis, blockages, and/or irregularities. Thisprocedure is usually done on an outpatient basis so that means you are usually inand out of the hospital the same day.
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