how can you know if you are infertile?

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Answer 1

Time: Infertility is failure to conceive after 1 year of intercourse and attempted conception. If the female partner is over the age of 35, then 6 months duration is used instead.

Answer 2

Consult an MD: Basic testing can be performed by your obgyn, more advanced testing/treatment is usually done by a reproductive endocrinologist. If there is male factor, usually urologists will work-up the male.

Answer 3

Your history: One should seek help after 1 yr of trying. If the woman has regular cycles and is unable to conceive after 2-3 years, either her husband has very poor sperm count or motility or she has serious problems such as tubal disease, pelvic adhesions, or endometriosis. Most couple with 3 yrs of infertility will eventually need ivf. Women whose cycles are > 32 days will need medications to ovulate better.

Answer 4

Infertility Doctor: If you having been trying to become pregnant for 6-12 months, then a proper evaluation is appropriate. The term infertile is really a bad name because it implies you cannot become pregnant. That is rarely the case, but there may be certain factors that make it more difficult. A fertility specialist can help go through those with you.

Answer 5

Fertility evaluation: Infertility evaluation involves confirmation of ovulation, patency of fallopian tubes, and assessment of sperm characteristics. Abnormalities in any one of these may make it more difficult to conceive, even with history of previous live birth(s). This evaluation can be started by seeing your ob/gyn or an infertility specialist.

Answer 6

Not pregnant...: If you do not become pregnant after 1 year of unprotected sex with a fertile partner, you are considered infertile. Most women, however, would not wait that long before having an evaluation.

Answer 7

Definition: In your age group, 1 year of unprotected intercourse without pregnancy. Also if you have cycles that range longer than 30 days, you are at much higher risk of infertility and higher risk of miscarriage and should seek help now as opposed to waiting a year. Best of luck.

Answer 8

Infertile: If you are concerned regarding fertility, quite simply, see a Board Certified Gynecologist. The workup will involve Semen Analysis, Blood Hormone profiles, an ultrasound, an XRAY to view the uterine cavity and to see if your tubes are open. In addition, a full history and physical exam will be performed including a pap smear and screening for sexually transmitted infections.

Answer 9

Irregular cycles: Irregular or skipped menstrual periods suggest ovulatory problems, which interferes with normal fertility; this doesn't usually render a woman totally infertile though. Most everything else requires a doctor's evaluation.

Answer 10

Get a Semen Analysis: If you're trying to conceive without success, your husband needs a semen analysis; we find sperm problems 40-50% of the time, ranging from mild to severe problems. A fertility clinic or urologist is best; we look at both sperm numbers and quality. About half the time the sperm issue is the only problem, and the other half have male and female factors together, like blocked tubes or low egg supply.

Answer 11

See your doctor: You have to be evaluated clinically to answer this question - usual test include serum testing, test for tubal patency (hsg), ultrasound evaluation, and semen analysis for male partners. I do not know if 47 is your correct age, but if so your likelihood of being fertile is extremely low, i'm sorry to say.

Answer 12

Try: Infertility is defined as the lack of pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse though we sometimes evaluate and treat after only 6 mos. When a couple meets these criteria they have infertility.

Answer 13

Ovulation prediction: The most simple way is to use an ovulation prediction kit. You can buy them without a prescription in a pharmacy. You count 12 days from the start of your period and start testing your urine every day until it turns positive. There are also apps for your phone that will help you calculate your fertile window based on your menstrual history. Not a great way to prevent pregnancy. Best wishes!

Answer 14

Infertility: 1 year of unprotected intercourse is the definition of infertiity. At that point further invesigation needs to be done to determine if it is a male or female factor

Answer 15

Infertility: Defined as failure to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. If this is your situation, begin with an evaluation by an OB/Gyn physician. Follow their suggestions for further evaluation. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answer 16

You ovulate: 14 days before you start your period, If you have a 26 day cycle you will ovulate on day 12 with day 1 being the first day of your period. Or you can buy an ovulation test kit over the counter.

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