The Unique Challenges of Secondary Infertility

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The Unique Challenges of Secondary Infertility
By The Doctor Weighs In
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• You may be well-informed about a variety of
  healthcare topics but theres a good chance
  youve never heard of secondary infertility.
  Its the inability to establish a clinical
  pregnancy after a previous pregnancy whether or
  not there was a live birth.

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What Causes Secondary Infertility?
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Older Age

• Age-related issues are a common reason. This most
  likely explains some of the increase in numbers
  because women are waiting longer to start having
  children.

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Problems Related to The First Pregnancy
Problems achieving a second pregnancy may also be
related to the first pregnancy, although this is
not common.
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Male Infertility

1. Sperm quality, quantity, or delivery
2. Other common causes of male infertility
3. Elevated temperature
4. Chronic illness

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Other Factors That Can Contribute to Secondary
Infertility

• For any woman, man or couple, other factors such
  as new medications, inadequate sleep, stress,
  poor diet or very high caffeine consumption (5 or
  more cups per day) may cause or contribute to
  secondary infertility.

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How is Secondary Infertility Diagnosed?

• Multiple factors are often responsible for
  secondary infertility. Further, the problem may
  be due to one or both partners. Therefore, the
  diagnosis of the condition needs to be
  comprehensive but efficient.

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When Should You See a Specialist?

• Recommendations for when to see a fertility
  specialist suggest that if you have frequent
  unprotected sex without becoming pregnant and are
  35 or under you should seek treatment after a
  year. If you are over the age of 35 seek care
  after 6 months. And, if youre 40 or older, seek
  someone after 3 months.

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What are The Treatment Options for Secondary
Infertility?

• As with primary infertility, treatment depends on
  the evaluation of test results and the prognosis
  for different possible treatments. If a woman is
  having problems with ovulation, treatment may
  include taking oral fertility pills to help
  produce regular ovulation and/or produce more
  eggs.

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Challenges Unique to Secondary Infertility

•  RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association
  refers to secondary infertility as a very
  isolating diagnosisthat comes with its own set
  of stigma and support needs.
• When a couple already has one child, they often
  receive far less social support if any than
  couples facing primary infertility. They may be
  less likely to reach out for help and support.
  Since there are others also facing the same
  complex feelings that come with secondary
  infertility, RESOLVE recommends finding a support
  group or mental health professional with a focus
  on this problem.

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The Bottom Line When it Comes to Secondary
Infertility
Receiving a diagnosis of secondary infertility
and seeking treatment is a challenge. To Read
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