After having their first child, some women find it difficult to conceive a second time. There can be many reasons behind this. In this article, we will discuss secondary infertility.
The primary Infertility can be defined as a situation for a couple who are unable to achieve a pregnancy after regular unprotected sex while the secondary infertility indicates the difficulty for a couple to conceive if they have had at least one pregnancy. Both primary and secondary infertility have the same causes. The following are some of the major causes of infertility, which are often associated with secondary infertility.
- The Ovulation disorders is one of the most common causes of infertility. Ovulation disorders are the set of abnormalities due to which ovulation does not occur, or occurs at sparse or irregular intervals.
- THE tubal obstruction is a major cause of infertility in women. The fallopian tube plays a vital role in conception, as it carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus. If the trumpets are closed then the fertilization process is interrupted.
- Secondary infertility can be caused by endometriosis which occurs when the endometrium, that is, the tissue of the uterus which under normal conditions is inside the wall, grows outside the uterus and grows outside it, which prevents conception and also damages the pelvic organs.
- THE age is important for fertility. A woman's fertility begins to decline along with the quality and quantity of eggs after the age of 35.
- It can be difficult for a couple to have a second pregnancy because of it other reasonssuch as polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, autoimmune disorder, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal uterine shape, polyps and infections. These can also affect her primary infertility.
If couples can not conceive even if they try for 6-12 months without precautions, then they can seek help from a Specialist in Reproductive Medicine. Once the specialist finds out about the infertility problem, he will ask you to do some tests such as ovulation test, blood test, fallopian tube x-ray, pelvic exam, transvaginal ultrasound, etc.
The specialist will then suggest the best possible treatment for you to become a parent for the second time.