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Infertility Treatments – what are your options?

I can't get pregnant, now what?

Couples find it hard to get pregnant because of factors that affect either or both parties. Still, it’s vital to know when you need to go for infertility treatments. According to the ACOG, you may have infertility problems when you do not get pregnant after a year of regular sex without any protection. If you fit into this category, you and your partner might need to go for infertility treatments. While they do not always solve the problem, the good news is that they work for up to 95% of couples.

Overview of fertility treatments

Your doctor will start your infertility evaluation by taking a detailed history. He or she will ask you vital questions. For example, they would need to know how often you have sex, menstrual pattern, history of infections, present medical conditions, and many more. Afterward, your doctor will examine you before starting the tests to find out the cause of your problems.

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Why can’t I get pregnant?

Fertility simply means being able to have kids. One of the reasons couples have sex is to get pregnant. Up to 85% of couples achieve this in their first year of living together. But what happens to the others?

Fertility challenges are common among couples, and the only way to deal with them is to learn about the factors behind them. If you are thinking of starting a family or having kids, you should know how these issues occur over time. Let's go over the most common factors that influence your chances of pregnancy.

Factors influencing fertility

Both male and female factors play an equal role in influencing fertility. Below are the causes of why some people have a difficult time having kids:

Female factors (30-40%)Male factors (30-40%)Combined factors (15-20%)Unexplained (1-5%)

This shows that if you and your spouse have a hard time having kids, you can trace the problem to either partner in 95% to 99% of cases. In rare cases, it might be…

How To Get Pregnant 101

Why has it become so hard to get pregnant?

Some couples have trouble getting pregnant because of several issues in their reproductive health. Fertility becomes a concern when you do not get pregnant after 12 months of regular, adequate, unprotected vaginal sex. In other words, you must have had sex for more than three days on different days every week within a year before saying you have fertility problems.

What is normal?

There are many myths about conception and pregnancy. Therefore, it's important to start with what is considered normal. What you have been hearing from that friend or family member might not be correct. You need the right information to have a successful fertility journey. Below are a few truths about what is normal:

Pregnancy is not always easy: Up to six million couples struggle to give birth every year, and there is no way to know who will face such trouble.Regular periods do not translate to quick pregnancy. Since regular period…