Watch Out For Signs Of Infertility

By Linda Golden

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. A more acceptable case would be having unprotected intercourse for up to two years averaging to two or three times a week. In this case, seeing with the couple's OBGYN is required to seek possible solutions for their problem with fertility. After being diagnosed with infertility the couple is then sent to a specialist for medical treatment options.

An irregular menstrual cycle is by far the most common sign of infertility. However, an irregular menstrual cycle does not directly point to infertility as it can also be a sign of various health problems. A woman's overall health status can be a directly related to a sign of infertility. Being too thin can also lead to lack of the needed nutrients which can make the problem even worse. A woman's reproductive system can be directly affected by hormonal problems in the case of obesity. 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. It can in fact have some physical symptoms in men. The most popular sign of infertility in men is having undescended testicles. Outside factors also play a vital role in the development of infertility for men. If a man wears tight jeans or tight underwear it could cause him the inability to produce adequate sperm. The exposure of the scrotum to heat can cause infertility problems.

Couples in general tend to share the same signs of health problems. A couple's reproductive capability can be affected by factors such as obesity and the abuse of certain substances. These factors can directly affect a man's ability to produce the potent sperm needed for reproduction.

It is necessary to first make sure that infertility is indeed the problem of the couple and the best way of dealing with it is by means of taking all the necessary steps during intercourse during the woman's ovulation period. This can be simply accomplished by finding out the body temperature through by usign an ovulation kit. Something that is often regarded as a direct cause for infertility is not being able to to have intercourse at the right time. - 33375

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