Causes And Treatments For Secondary Infertility.
Secondary infertility is when a couple already have one or more previous children and they then begin to experience difficulty in getting pregnant with a subsequent child. It can affect either the man or the woman, or both partners.
There are a number of causes, including:
Treatment is dependent on what is causing the problem. If, after a year of unprotected sex, you are not pregnant, you should see a fertility specialist. He will carry out tests to determine whether you are fertile. Adhesions on the womb can be diagnosed by ultrasound scans and a laparoscopy and there are surgeries available to remove tissue which may increase your chances of success. If you don't ovulate or you've had cancer, you could use donor eggs or sperm and if there has been a previous ectopic pregnancy. Your lifestyle will also be looked at in detail and you may be asked to follow and pre-conceptual plan. If you are suffering from stress, you will be offered counseling.