Unable to Conceive? Read This
September 28th, 2009
Infertility is defined as the incapacity to produce offspring. Of course there are many stipulations to the term infertility and this must not be confused with sterility. Understanding the signs and causes of infertility is very important before going for treatments. There are some signs of infertility that you can watch out for if you suspect you are infertile. These signs of infertility only suspect but not specifically confirmed that you are infertile. Therefore, you should always seek for an experienced medical practitioner’s advices if you suspect you have some signs of infertility.
Women - Signs of Infertility
Among the many varied possible signs of infertility, the most common infertility in women is an irregular menstrual cycle. Having an irregular menstrual cycle may be one of the signs of infertility but it could also point to a lot of things and does not necessarily mean that you are infertile.
Weight problem is also one of the signs of infertility. Thinness is not a problem, but if it is due to lack of nutrients, then it may have the problem of conceiving. Others on the other hand have no problem conceiving in spite of their thinness. Infertility can be due to an excess of body fat. People who have excess body fat, may have an adverse effect on hormonal problems and affecting their reproductive system.
Signs of infertility also include substance and alcohol abuse. If they can make a person unable to conceive, then they are the causes of infertility rather than signs of infertility. Frequently taking illegal drugs and other substances that can harm the body will likely result in infertility problem. These substances and alcohol abuse can affect the way your body works and may discourage the proper growth and conception of fetuses.
Signs of Infertility To Look For In Men
Men and women share the similarity on some of the signs of infertility. These include weight problems like obesity and substance abuse. These signs of infertility affect men and women in the similar way. They cause the body to malfunction in such a way that it cannot host a fetus or produce the right amount or form of the male reproductive cell to conceive. Anatomic or physical problems may also be signs of infertility in men. Undescended testicles can prove to be a factor to infertility. For conception, wearing tight jeans or underwear can cause the men unable to produce viable cell. Their scrotum and gonads should not be exposed to heat or else their ability to produce children will be affected.
These signs do not necessarily mean that you are infertile if you have them. It is always best to consult a specialist for infertility treatments if you have difficulty conceiving for more than a year.
