When to See a Doctor about Infertility
Infertility is no longer an invisible challenge.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 6.7 million U.S. women ages 15-44 have difficulty conceiving or carrying a baby to term, and 1.5 million married women are unable to get pregnant after at least 12 months of unprotected sex with their partner. Nearly 7.5 million U.S. women have used infertility services.
National Infertility Awareness Week April 24-30 offers the perfect chance to open up and ask your doctor if you have questions about fertility, which can be influenced by age, health, weight, stress, alcohol use and partners’ issues.
“If you’re 35 and under and have been trying to get pregnant for a year, let us know. If you’re over 35, then we can start a conversation after six months or so,” said Dr. Donna Block. “It’s really important to create room for discussion, ask questions and explore the best options for you. We are always happy to help, whether it’s a conversation, some testing or newer reproductive technology.”
A doctor can help you examine anything in your life that may be influencing fertility and offer options for your next step.
