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What is infertility - My Infertility Friend
October 18th, 2009 | 
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Many women feel a sense of hopelessness after trying to conceive for months with no success. They often wonder, “Am I infertile?” The topic of infertility can be tricky to understand, however, it is important to remember there are two parts to the equation, 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 been able to conceive despite active encounters of sexual intercourse for a period of twelve months or more. However, some doctors change this general rule for women over the age of forty and say that after six months of active attempts of sexual intercourse, infertility may be to blame.
The average couple has a 15 - 25% chance of getting pregnant each month the woman ovulates. This means that a typical a couple will successfully achieve pregnancy within four months of active trying. In essence, 40% of couples will achieve pregnancy within the first three months of trying, and 70% of couples with successfully get pregnant after six months. After one year of active, unprotected intercourse 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 than male infertility. There are many tests that can be conducted to diagnose or test fertility for females. A few common infertility tests include:
- Hormone Blood Tests - These tests measure the levels of certain hormones that aid in the process of getting pregnant such as progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and Prolactin among a few others. This is usually the first step that is taken to diagnose infertility or check for imbalances that could attribute infertility.
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) - This test basically checks to see if your fallopian tubes are 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 passed through freely. This test can identify blocked fallopian tubes and it can also help clear them out if they may be slightly blocked.
- Laparoscopy - A small incision is made under the navel and gas is inserted to help create a space for the laparoscope. During this test, a doctor can inspect the uterine cavity for things such as endometriosis, blockages, and/or irregularities. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis so that means you are usually in and out of the hospital the same day.
Male infertility on the other hand is a bit less complicated to diagnose. The main test that is usually done to test for male infertility is a sperm analysis also known as a sperm count. This test requires a man to ejaculate sperm into a container and the sperm is then analyzed at an appropriate facility such as a clinic laboratory. This test will indicate whether the man is producing viable and active sperm and whether he would be able to fertilize a woman’s egg with his sperm.
Infertility tests can give you accurate results, but they can also be very expensive. In my infertility situation, I did choose to have all three of the above woman’s tests and my husband had the sperm analysis test also. After spending thousands of dollars on infertility tests, we was diagnosed with unexplained infertility which meant that all of my test results were great indicating that there was no medical reason why I couldn’t get pregnant. However, after all these tests I found this amazing product called Pregnancy Miracle that I believed helped me to finally get pregnant. This product was a tiny fraction of the cost that I had paid for all the infertility testing, and the difference is… it actually helped me achieve pregnancy unlike the testing. I wish I would have known about this product sooner! I am not discouraging anyone from seeking medical advice but I really credit this product towards helping me get pregnant and it can save you thousands of dollars in testing as well as help you to achieve pregnancy naturally.
Check my blog at http://www.myinfertilityfriend.com for more infertility posts, and how I used pregnancy miracle to help me finally conceive my first child , As always, I am not a doctor - I am just a very educated infertility friend.
April Anderson http://www.myinfertilityfriend.com
My name is April Anderson and I am married with one daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, gardening, and traveling. I have my teaching license to teach elementary education, but right now I stay at home raising my beautiful daughter. I started this blog as a way to help others achieve pregnancy. I struggled for many years with infertility and was finally able to conceive my daughter. I want to be a beacon of hope to any woman who experiences difficulty with trying to conceive. http://www.myinfertilityfriend.com Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/pregnancy-articles/what-is-infertility-my-infertility-friend-1347402.html
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