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Infertility is a disease of the reproductive process. It is defined
as the lack of a pregnancy following one year of regular (at least twice weekly)
unprotected (no contraception) intercourse and affects 10-15% of couple in the
reproductive age group. For older women or those with known tubal damage, markedly
irregular periods or in cases with a known male factor, waiting a year prior
to consultation is not necessary and can be counterproductive. Remember,
a womans fertility decreases with time and women over the age of 35 should
be encouraged to seek consultation after going 6 months without conceiving.
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Length of Time
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% Pregnant
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3 Months
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57%
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6 Months
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72%
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1 Year
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85%
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2 Years
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93%
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The root of the problem rests with the male 40% of the time, the woman 40% of the time and both partners 20% time. As such, we strongly urge that you come as a couple. Furthermore, infertility may be a sign of some other underlying medical problem and therefore, for those having difficulty getting pregnant, an evaluation by a qualified specialist is warranted. This process can be stressful and is easier to navigate when both partners are equally vested.
An informed decision requires knowledge. It therefore makes sense to
consult with someone specialized in all aspects of the diagnosis and
treatment of infertility.
At your first visit, one of our physicians will review medical history
as well as any fertility evaluation and treatment you may have undergone.
It
would be helpful for you to obtain copies of your medical
records for your physician to review. Such information will point towards
a diagnosis
and help determine what testing is appropriate. Testing
will help identify causative factors and determine the appropriate treatment
path.
With the needed information in hand, your physician will help guide
you along a treatment plan with which you are comfortable. This plan
is highly individualized based upon your diagnosis, age,
prior experience and personal
preference.
Our goal is to simplify this process for you and provide you with information
related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of
infertility.
