Am I Infertile?

The chance of getting pregnant within each cycle is only 20%. Statistics from the woman's health issue say infertility is caused by a 45% female factor, 40% male factor, 10% go unexplained, 5% is due to both partners having infertility difficulties. Don't be deterred there are so many tests available now to find out what is going wrong and so many solutions.

Infertility can be caused by an unhealthy diet, drinking too much alcohol, caffeine, junk food; smoking and stress are all big contributions. The first step is to go to your doctor don't be scared or embarrassed you will be surprised with how many people are in the same position as yourself. They will request blood samples, semen test, HSG (dye test to see if there is a blockage). Once these have been conducted, doctors can usually tell why you are having difficulties. You may be referred to a fertility clinic for further analysis and to get a better understanding of your life style.

If there is a medical reason as to why you are unable to get pregnant there are so many websites and chat forums who can give you great information and support. The fertility clinic that you may be referred to will give you many options on improving your chances of becoming pregnant, whether this is in a tablet form like Clomid to stimulate ovulation or IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) adding a mans sperm to a woman's egg in a laboratory.

Good luck my fingers are crossed for you and remember enjoy sex don't make it about just having babies!!