5 sure signs you need to see a Fertility specialist now

Determining whether it is time to see a fertility specialist can feel like a big decision to make on your own. It is also important to understand the red flags for when to see a fertility specialist. Unfortunately, time is not on everyone’s side, as female infertility increases with age. Today we will talk about the following conditions, if it applies to you then it is a good idea to make an appointment with a fertility specialist sooner rather than later.

1. Treatment with your primary care or OB/GYN is not working

To better understand the cause of infertility, your primary care physician, OB/GYN, or we at best IVF centre in Delhi Shantah IVF Centre will review your medical history and initiate fertility testing for both partners (if applicable). It is especially important that each of the following tests is performed prior to initiating fertility treatment because each one evaluates specific reproductive functions that are required to conceive.

Based on the information learned through testing, reproductive specialists can create individualized treatment plans ranging from low-tech treatment options like intrauterine insemination (IUI) in addition to the widely known in vitro fertilization (IVF).

These basic tests include:

• Blood work: Are your reproductive hormones functioning normally?
• Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH): How many eggs do you have?
• Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): Is your uterus shaped normally and are your tubes unobstructed
• Semen analysis: We cannot rule out the male infertility part hence the semen analysis is necessary. Does your partner have enough sperm and are they healthy?

 2. You have been having unprotected intercourse without success

No matter if you have been actively trying or not, couples having unprotected sexual intercourse for more than 6 or 12 months, depending on age, without conceiving should seek a fertility evaluation.

The award winning centre Shantah IVF Centre assumes infertility is present and recommends seeking help from a fertility specialist when a woman is:

• Under age 35 with regular cycles, unprotected intercourse, and no pregnancy after 1 year
• Age 35 to 39 with regular cycles, unprotected intercourse, and no pregnancy after 6 months
• Age 40 or over with regular cycles, unprotected intercourse, and no pregnancy after 3 months

3. Your period is here, there, or nowhere

Irregular periods or no periods at all can indicate ovulatory challenges, making conception feel like an uphill battle. No matter your age, if ovulation is random or absent, seeking help from a specialist can help you get back on track to enhance your chances of conception.

Ovulatory disorders broadly break down into two groups: no ovulation at all or oligo-ovulation, which is when ovulation occurs infrequently or irregularly and is frequently due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

About 50 percent of treatment cycles performed at Shantah IVF Centre, like ovulation induction with Clomid or intrauterine insemination, are considered basic forms of treatment. These options require less medication and fewer monitoring appointments but are still effective in helping patients conceive faster.

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4. The semen analysis came back abnormal

When the male partner’s sperm count is low or of poor quality, it can make conception significantly more difficult. If you have reason to suspect you may have an issue with your sperm, such as testicular trauma, erectile dysfunction, or problems ejaculating, it is time to see a fertility specialist for testing of both partners. Seeing a best IVF specialist in Delhi can help to determine the severity of a potential male factor diagnosis and offer simple to advanced solutions to help you conceive.

The good news is if you have a low sperm count, it only takes one egg and one sperm to make a great embryo. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), which is when a single sperm is directly inserted into an oocyte (or egg cell), and IVF can help patients with even the lowest sperm counts overcome infertility.

5. You have experienced two or more miscarriages

It is a common misconception that women who experience miscarriages do not experience infertility because they can get pregnant. In fact, having multiple miscarriages is a very specific type of fertility problem that affects 1-3% of all couples.

Recurrent miscarriages are defined as two or more consecutive, spontaneous pregnancy losses before 20-weeks gestation. The majority of miscarriages can be attributed to:

• genetic abnormalities in the embryo
• hormonal problems like diabetes, thyroid disease, and/or undetected structural problems in the uterus
• advanced reproductive age

Anyone who has experienced two or more miscarriages should see a Infertility or IVF specialist.

It is time to see a fertility specialist

Making the move to see a fertility specialist is a big, but enlightening step. Patients often second-guess themselves about the need to see a specialist or may find themselves worrying about the success rates or how much treatment will cost. It is best to take it one step at a time. The first step is to schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist.

Approximately 70% of our patients have some coverage for infertility treatment and 90% have coverage for their initial consultation. By scheduling a new patient consultation, you will get the answers you need to continue moving your family-building goals forward. If you would like to start your fertility journey with Shantah IVFCentre then do call us on +91 11 41040956 or +91 9958466687 and you can alsoconnect with us through our Facebook page and we will be in touch to arrange aconsultation.