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Roughly 10% of all couples who are trying to conceive find that the natural method isn’t enough. There are plenty of reasons that both men and women can experience fertility issues, but there are also a lot of solutions to help you address them. Here are some of the ways you can fight harder when the fight for a child gets hard.
Check it from all sides
Taking the steps to diagnose the issue as soon as you can is the correct approach. However, because pregnancy is primarily a woman’s experience, it’s often assumed that fertility issues are more common in women, even without blame. However, that’s not true. In cases of couples having trouble conceiving, a third of the time, it is due to health issues with the male, a third of the time it is due to health issues with the female, and for a third of the time, it’s down to an issue with both. As such, both should get looked at.
Getting your body ready
There is all manner of physical health factors that can have an impact on your fertility rates. For instance, stopping smoking can reduce the chances of fertility issues in women by 10% alone. Similarly, issues like stress, thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions and STIs can all affect the probability of getting pregnant and carrying a baby to term, so it’s important to treat them all. Women can physically prepare their body for giving birth, too. But remember, the man has to address any chronic health issues potentially affecting his fertility, too.
Get to know your treatment options
Getting a good idea of the causes of fertility issues and taking steps to address them is good. However, lifestyle changes and the use of fertility drugs are far from the only options available to you. Many couples, as many as 65% who have fertility issues, will go on to have a successful experience of bringing a baby to term after seeking treatment. This route can be expensive, so it’s worth taking the time to research the IVF cost in your area. However, in vitro fertilization is the most effective option available. Intrauterine insemination is another option and though not as likely to succeed, it does improve your chances by up to 20%.
The emotional health impact
One part of the fight for fertility that needs to be considered a little more readily is how it can affect our mental health. Having trouble with conceiving can lead to issues with stress, depression, and low self-esteem. In the case of a miscarriage, many couples experience grief that might need to be addressed. Seeking help, such as online therapy, to help you work out your feelings, can help you get back to trying for the family that you want.
If you’re not seeing results of trying naturally for over a couple of months, then it might be time to take a closer look at the potential causes and what you can do about them. There are no guarantees, but your chances can rise significantly when you start trying other approaches.
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