Difficulty Falling Pregnant
Fertility is the ability to conceive and produce offspring. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse.
Infertility can affect men and women of all ages.
When couples are not able to conceive even after having unprotected sex over a long period of time, it is important for both partners to be checked by their physician.
With the advancements in medical technology, it is now possible to treat the condition of infertility.
Dr Alexander can offer a full range of diagnoses and treatment protocols for most causes of infertility in a safe, supportive and caring environment.
Who Is At Risk Of Infertility?
Your risk of infertility increases with age. Other factors that can cause infertility are:
- anxiety,
- depression,
- aging,
- obesity
- hormonal imbalance,
- consumption of excessive alcohol,
- smoking,
- certain medications and
- underlying disease conditions: most commonly PCOS and endometriosis
Infertility can be very stressful and frustrating and can place great strain on a couple’s relationship.
When To Get Help For Infertility?
You may have reason to be concerned if you:
- Have been trying to get pregnant for at 12 months
- if you are in the late thirties
And you have:
- Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
- Painful periods
- Known history of fertility problems
- History of pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and Poly Cystic Ovaries
- Prior multiple miscarriages
- Been treated for cancer with drugs and radiation
