myself and my partner are trying for a
baby and have been for a year now and
still haven't managed to. its now heart
breaking because he is starting to think
there is no point in trying anymore could
there be anything wrong with me or is
there another way we should be trying?
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Infertility Answer A3892 Posted: 04-08-08 20:23pm
If you are trying for a baby for more than
a year without success you are probably
experiencing sterility. BOTH you and your
partner might want to ask for medical help
because a sterility problem is mutual.
Statistically, sterility is due to the
woman in one third of cases, to the man in
one third, and in the final third both
partners are responsible.
The man is always examined first because
medical investigation in men is simpler. A
single sperm analyze (spermogram) is
usually enough to estimate if the man is
fertile or not. If the spermogram is not
normal, there are additional medical tests
for determining the cause which can’t be
found in 50% of cases and is probably
genetic.
Medical investigations in women are
numerous and more difficult for the woman.
These investigations include: vaginal
examination, ultrasound scan, hormonal
analyses, tests for STD, PAP-test, HSG,
hysteroscopy, laparoscopy etc.
You may want to consult a gynecologist
about this.
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