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If you and your partner are having trouble getting pregnant, it’s important to see an infertility specialist sooner rather than later. These issues are more common than you might think: One in eight couples experience difficulties in getting pregnant or maintaining pregnancy. The sooner you figure out the problem, the sooner you can get back on track with your baby dream.

5 Roadblocks to Pregnancy

1. Ovulation Disorders

Diverse factors can impact a woman’s monthly cycle, from hormonal issues due to thyroid malfunction to eating disorders and tumors. An infertility specialist can diagnose and treat many of these problems.

2. Endometriosis

The endometrium is the tissue lining the inner cavity of the uterus, which thickens, breaks down, and sheds with a woman’s period. When a woman has endometriosis, this tissue grows outside of the uterus. Since it can’t exit the body via the vagina, it gets trapped and can cause problems, like cysts, scar tissue–and infertility.

3. Varicocele in Men

fertility doctorInfertility doesn’t just impact women. According to the Mayo Clinic, in about one-third of couples experiencing infertility, there is an issue with the male. Varicocele, in which a man has enlarged veins in the testes, affects sperm quality and can lead to infertility. Surgery can fix the situation.

4. Fallopian Tube Damage

The fallopian tubes allow a woman’s eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. Diverse causes, from pelvic inflammatory disease to endometriosis, can harm or block these tubes. 

5. Certain Lifestyle Habits

Finally, certain risk factors are associated with decreased fertility. Smoking has been linked to low sperm counts and erectile dysfunction in men, and an increased risk of miscarriages in women. Lack of exercise and excessive alcohol consumption can also stand in the way of pregnancy. Sometimes, simple lifestyle changes are all it takes to get pregnant.

 

In need of an infertility specialist? Look to Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute. As the first in vitro clinic in the state, this medical center has more than 30 years of experience helping couples achieve their dreams of becoming parents. Find out more about their services, from fertility preservation to LGBT pregnancy assistance, online. To schedule an appointment with an infertility specialist, call (808) 946-2226. 

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