Do I Have Female Fertility Problems?

Have you had unprotected sex for more than a year without getting pregnant?

Are you 35 or older and have had an unprotected sex for six months without getting pregnant?

Do you have a history of sexually transmitted disease or a pelvic infection?

Have you had two or more miscarriages or a chemical pregnancy?

Do you have irregular menstrual cycles (35 or more days between periods)?

Do you have especially heavy or painful periods?

Have you noticed that you have additional hair growth or acne or unexplained breast discharge?

Do you have a personal or family history of endometriosis?

Do you have a diagnosis of any of the following conditions: uterine abnormalities or structural defects, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), insulin resistance or uterine fibroids?

Have you used infertility medication (Clomid) without getting pregnant?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have fertility problems. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive even though you have frequent unprotected intercourse for at least a year (or 6 months for women over 35). Infertility can occur due to female infertility, male infertility or a combination of factors that prevent pregnancy. In many cases, the cause of infertility remains unknown. Infertility affects millions of couples in America. It is estimated that about 10 to 18 percent of couples have fertility problems. If you are thinking of getting pregnant in the near future, maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress and quit smoking and alcohol.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have fertility problems. In about a third of infertility cases, the cause is female infertility. The main symptom of infertility is actually the inability to get pregnant. There are many factors that can make conception difficult or impossible. If you are under 35, you should try to get pregnant for at least a year before you decide to take a fertility test. If you are over 35, you can seek help after 6 months of unsuccessful attempts to conceive. It is recommended that women over the age of 40 start testing and treatment immediately.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have fertility problems. Fertility problems are not uncommon. If you are trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for at least a year, you should see a doctor. Irregular or absent menstrual cycles can also be a sign that something is not right. A diagnosis of infertility is based on the fact that you were not able to conceive within a reasonable time-frame and on various fertility tests. Infertility treatment depends primarily on the cause and your age. It includes medication, surgery and assisted reproductive treatment (Intrauterine insemination (IUI) or assisted reproductive technology (IVF)).