Signs that a woman needs to see an infertility doctor right away
Reproductive Health is one of the issues that women should prioritize. The best way to take care of reproductive health is to always be proactive, listen to your body more so that you don’t ignore even the smallest sign.
Ask:
“Hello doctor. I am 30 years old this year, I have been married for 3 years but still no good news. My husband and I live quite often, besides that I still have periods, there are no abnormalities in the area. closed. Will I be infertile? Should I go to the doctor?”.
BSCKI Ho Van Thang (Hanoi Hospital of Andrology and Infertility) replied:
Hello!
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of infertility, a couple should seek infertility care when:
Couple under 35 years old, having sex regularly, after 12 months of living together, not using any method of contraception but the wife is still not pregnant. For wives over 35 years old, the prescribed time will be after 6 months of living together, trying to get pregnant but still not getting pregnant. In case the wife or husband has any disease, affecting fertility, the time factor will not be considered and should be examined early before planning to have children.
In case you and your husband live together for 3 years, have regular sex and do not use any contraceptive method, but you are not pregnant, you should go for a reproductive health checkup at a fertility center. Please!
Infertility is divided into two categories:
– Primary infertility (Infertility I): Includes cases where the wife has never been pregnant.
– Secondary infertility (Infertility II): The wife has had children or been pregnant before (including cases of miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy), after 1 year without pregnancy again. again.
Some common causes of infertility are:
1. Cause from the wife
– Disorders of development and ovulation (endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary…).
Premature ovarian reserve depletion.
– Obstruction of fallopian tubes.
– Diseases of the uterus: uterine polyps, uterine adhesions, endometriosis…
– Genetic abnormalities.
2. Cause from the husband
Weak sperm: Low sperm count, poor sperm quality.
– Obstruction or absence of vas deferens.
Ejaculation disorders: Inability to ejaculate, retrograde ejaculation…
– Genetic abnormalities.
BSCKI Ho Van Thang – Hanoi Hospital of Andrology and Infertility.
In addition, when experiencing some of the following signs, a woman needs to visit a doctor to be able to detect and treat early infertility-causing diseases:
– Irregular or absent menstrual cycles.
– Have a history of miscarriage / stillbirth 2 or more times.
– There are diseases related to reproduction such as: polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps… or cases with a history of surgery for diseases of the organ. reproductive.
– There are abnormal genital signs such as: hair growing more than usual or no pubic hair, underdeveloped mammary glands, many acne …
– Change, decrease sex drive.
– Have symptoms of pelvic pain related to the menstrual cycle, pain after intercourse.
Having an inflammatory disease of the genital tract or having a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea, syphilis, etc.
– Women who have been, are or are about to be treated for cancer.
Couples should note that the rate of infertility in men and women is equal. Therefore, both you and your wife should go to a hospital specializing in male and female infertility to be examined and diagnosed by doctors.
Wishing you and your spouse have good news soon!
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