A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about overcoming infertility.

20 doctors weighed in across 13 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Sometimes a simple thing such as cessation of smoking, can lead to fertility.

Answered 7/22/2017

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Ignore: 25% chance of pregnancy is the best anyone can hope for in any given month, everything being perfect.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Most assume the woman has the fertility issue where in reality 30% of the time it is the male alone.

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ticking clock: Seek fertility care early specially if you are older than 35 years old as ovarian reserve declines over time and takes a sharper downturn around age 35. This makes treatment more challenging.

Answered 4/29/2014

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Ignore: In half of the case it's the man's sperm count that's the problem. Always, always check him too.

Answered 5/28/2014

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Be positive and visit Fertility specialist. They do help.

Answered 6/2/2014

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Ignore: This is a couple problem and it should be discussed and treated as such. Avoid blaming each other.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Infertility can be due to either male or female issues. Be supportive and seek help with a doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Ignore: Let go! Work on factors that are modifiable like use of hormone therapy, IUI, IVF. Use the best Lab.

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: With enough time, money and persistence, almost all couples can have a child.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Ignore: Sperm quality issues impact half of all couples. Check a semen analysis early.

Answered 11/25/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Your: Your body will ovulate when it knows that it is in a good environment for child rearing.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Celia Dominguez answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ignore: Evaluate both female factors (ovulation and Fallopian tubes) and male factors (sperm analysis).

Answered 12/9/2014

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