"Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?"
That’s a question we often hear. If you’re trying to get pregnant without immediate results, it can seem like every relative, friend and coworker is conceiving in a matter of weeks.
Usually, it just takes a little extra time before you too are making your announcement. Sometimes though, we see a need to explore possible obstacles to conception.
Typically, a couple may be considered infertile if the woman has not gotten pregnant after 6-12 months of sexual activity without birth control. At that time, we may do a preliminary infertility evaluation which could include the following:
- Physical exam
- Medical history
- Semen analysis
- Ovulation check
- Testing for a normal uterus and open fallopian tubes
The decision on whether to do such an evaluation can depend on various factors such as each partner’s age and the length of time they have been trying to conceive.
Depending on the outcome of an evaluation, we might then discuss and proceed with infertility treatments such as lifestyle changes, medication, surgery or other reproductive technologies.
