Infertility has become a common issue among a lot of women. Generally symptoms are not noticeable unless a person is made aware of it. Infertility varies and has several types with different signs and symptoms among women, and it can also affect her partner.

It is advised to see a doctor if a woman has failed countless times in the process of getting pregnant. Having unprotected intercourse for a period of up to 2 years and averaging this act about two to three times a week is an acceptable case. In this scenario it is advised to see an OBGYN to seek possible solutions for their fertility problem. After being diagnosed with the problem, the couple is then referred to a specialist to find more specific medical solutions.

An irregular menstrual cycle is by far the most common sign of infertility. If a woman has an irregular menstrual cycle it doesn’t necessarily make her sterile, those symptoms can be a sign of many other health problems. Being too thin or obese in relation to the woman’s overall health status is also considered as a sign of infertility. Being too thin can also lead to lack of the needed nutrients which can make the problem even worse. In the case of obesity, hormonal problems are a common cause that has a great potential in directly affecting a woman’s reproductive health. Unhealthy lifestyle practices like alcohol and substance abuse also cause infertility. A woman’s ability to conceive can be worsen by these factors. Basically, the overall capability of the body to work normally is greatly affected with the woman’s abuse of drugs and other substances. These women are more susceptible to having infertility problems.

Aside from women, infertility can also affect men. In fact, it can have some physical manifestations in men. Men’s most common sign of infertility is the fact that they have undescended testicles. Outside factors also play a vital role in the development of infertility for men. Wearing skin tight clothing especially underwear can be a reason why a man can’t produce potential sperm. The exposure of the scrotum to heat can cause infertility problems.

Couples in general tend to share the same signs of health problems. The abuse of certain substances as well as health factors can affect both the man and woman’s reproductive capabilities. As a woman is made incapable of bearing a child, as the aforementioned factors also directly affect the man’s ability to produce the sufficient amount of sperm needed for reproduction.

The first step is to absolutely make sure that infertility truly is the couple problem and the best way to take care of this issue is to take all the necessary steps during intercourse while the woman is ovulating. This can be done by using an ovulation kit to determine the woman’s body temperature. Something that is often regarded as a direct cause for infertility is not being able to to have intercourse at the right time.

 

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