Secondary Infertility: You May Not Have Not Needed Treatment the First Time

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Secondary Infertility You May Not Have Not
Needed Treatment the First Time

• When you hear the word infertility, the first
  image that may come to mind could be a childless
  couple longing to have a family. What might not
  come to mind is the couple down the street who
  cant seem to conceive a sibling for their only
  child. You see, infertility doesnt discriminate,
  meaning it can sometimes afflict those who are
  already parents even those who showed no
  symptoms of infertility in previous pregnancies.
  What? you may say, incredulously Googling Is
  it normal to have trouble conceiving your second
  child? Well unfortunately, the answer is
  sometimes Yes.
• Secondary infertility treatment refers to those
  who were able to achieve a healthy pregnancy at
  least once (either together or with a previous
  partner) but have been unable to conceive again.
  A report by the Life IVF Center estimates that
  there are more than 3 million women in the US
  with one child that have had a difficult time
  getting pregnant again, or carrying another baby
  full-term.

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Secondary Infertility You May Not Have Not
Needed Treatment the First Time

• Secondary infertility can come as a tremendous
  shock, and those who are diagnosed may feel a
  range of emotions, including depression and
  frustration. Making matters worse, friends and
  family arent always the most understanding.
• According to Resolve The National Infertility
  Association, couples with secondary infertility
  tend to receive far less social support from
  others than couples who have primary infertility
  because the couple already has a child (ren). The
  need for support should not be ignored. A couple
  can be grateful for their existing child, but
  still long for more children. It can sometimes
  feel like the choice to have more children is
  being taken away. Couples going through any form
  of infertility often find a disconnect between
  themselves and friends or family members who have
  not gone through the same trials to build their
  families.

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Secondary Infertility You May Not Have Not
Needed Treatment the First Time

• It may surprise you that the guidelines for when
  to seek the help of a fertility doctor do not
  fluctuate based on your previous childbearing
  experience (or lack thereof). However, because
  couples afflicted by secondary infertility were
  able to conceive once without issue, many dont
  recognize that they may need help. The logic is,
  We had no problem getting pregnant the first
  time so Im sure were fine!
• The guidelines are clear on when to seek the help
  of a reproductive endocrinologist. They are
  typically
• If youre female and under the age of 35, and has
  been trying to conceive for at least one year
• If youre female and are over 35 and you have
  been trying to conceive for at least six months
  without success
• If youre female and are having ovulation
  concerns
• If youre female and are having missed or
  irregular periods
• If youre female and have a history of pelvic
  infection, such as pelvic inflammatory disease
• If youre female and have tubal damage or
  endometriosis
• If youre female and have had two or more
  miscarriages
• If youre male and have had any medical condition
  that may have impacted your sperm
• If youre male and have had frequent urinary
  infections

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Secondary Infertility You May Not Have Not
Needed Treatment the First Time

• While many of the causes of secondary infertility
  and primary infertility are almost identical,
  another factor to consider is your age. While you
  may have had little difficulty getting pregnant
  in your twenties, if youre now trying for your
  second in your thirties, age may be a factor. As
  women age, their ovarian reserve (the amount of
  eggs they have) diminishes. This means that both
  their egg quantity and quality decreases. Even a
  year or two between children can potentially
  impact a womans ability to conceive. Getting
  older can also be a factor when it comes to a
  males fertility, because the quality and
  quantity of sperm can decrease in men as they
  age.
• There may also be lifestyle changes that have
  occurred since youve had your first child. This
  could include any change in your health. This
  includes extreme weight gain or weight loss as
  this could affect either ovulation or sperm
  production.

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Secondary Infertility You May Not Have Not
Needed Treatment the First Time

• Changes to your reproductive system could also be
  contributing to your infertility concerns. This
  includes conditions mentioned above and others,
  such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS),
  endometriosis, or any undiagnosed fertility
  issues. These may have existed for a while
  without having been formerly diagnosed or could
  be a recent development. Either way, getting a
  fertility work-up by a reproductive
  endocrinologist sooner rather than later can help
  provide some insight into what may be causing any
  problems.
• Just like primary infertility, secondary
  infertility can come from a combination of
  factors, though it may be difficult to completely
  pinpoint what exactly is the source of the issue.
  Still, you have treatment options that you can
  discuss with your doctor. Depending on your age,
  your family building goals and timeline, and what
  your doctor feels is the best protocol for you,
  assisted reproductive technologies such as
  Intrauterine insemination (IUI), In Vitro
  Fertilization (IVF), and Preimplantation Genetic
  Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) may be helpful
  in increasing your pregnancy odds.

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Secondary Infertility You May Not Have Not
Needed Treatment the First Time

• Above all it is important to remember that
  secondary infertility is more common than you
  think. Even if you didnt need assistance the
  first time, its ok to ask for both emotional
  support and medical help. Your feelings and your
  fertility goals should never be dismissed.
  Whether youre working towards your first child,
  second child, or simply the newest addition, Life
  IVF Center is here to help you achieve a happy
  and healthy family!

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Contact Details

• Contact Details-
• Company Name Life IVF Center
• Contact Number 1 949-788-1133
• Address-3500 Barranca Parkway,300, Irvine,
  California 92606, United States
• Website https//lifeivfcenter.com/