Infertility can be a frustrating situation to be in. The fact of the matter that struggling with infertility becomes, for some couples, a nightmarish cycle of hope and disappointment. While this is true of anyone who is struggling with infertility, it’s especially true for couples who are experiencing secondary infertility.

In the most basic sense, secondary infertility is when a couple who have already had one or more children cannot conceive. It can be especially frustrating for couples who had no trouble conceiving the first time around.

If you’re struggling with secondary infertility, here are some basic ideas to keep in mind:

• Talk to your doctor. Go see an ob/gyn who specializes in infertility, or even a reproductive endocrinologist. The key here is to go to a doctor who’s not going to blow you off. Some doctors will tell you to keep trying for another six months or so before they will do any tests. However, if you’ve already had a child, you don’t need tests to tell you that something has gone haywire. Pick a doctor who will listen and treat you.
• Don’t wait. The older you are, the harder it is for you to conceive. If you put off seeing a doctor by just a year, it can really hurt your chances of conception. On top of that, secondary infertility can cause you all sorts of frustration and emotional upheaval. You don’t want to have to deal with that for months at a time.
• Take good care of yourself. Some of the most common secondary infertility problems have to do with lifestyle choices. From eating balanced meals to tobacco and alcohol use, there are plenty of things that can get in the way of your fertility the second time around. It’s that health eating thing, in particular, that can be difficult when your life is so busy from running kids to appointments and activities. Try switching out to a salad instead of the happy meals you eat with your children, and that may be enough to make the difference.

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• Coming to Grips with the Fertility Struggle
• Infertility Factors
• Infertility Causes – Unexplained Infertility Problems
• When Should We See an Infertility Specialist?
• Role Insulin Plays in Conception
• Infertility Testing And FSH Levels
• Do I Have a Fertility Problem?
• Infertility Causes – Ovulation Problems
• Other Causes of Infertility
• Treatments for Infertility
• Infertility Causes – Blocked Fallopian Tubes

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