Overview

Infertility is a disorder in which a female is not able to get pregnant naturally. The key reasons for infertility are quite difficult to diagnose without a proper fertility profile test. The doctor recommends various therapies for treating infertility issues. Too long (more than 35 days) or too short (less than 21 days) menstrual cycle depicts that you are not ovulating. Moreover, the irregular menstrual cycle also shows that you can suffer from infertility.

Risk factors

There are various risk factors that can lead to infertility issues. They are:

• Age- With age, the egg quality decline increasing the risk of miscarriages and difficult conception.
• Smoking- It damages the lining of the fallopian tubes and cervix enhancing the risk of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
• Weight- Being underweight and overweight affects ovulation.
• Alcohol use- The excess consumption of alcohol increases infertility.
• Sex history- Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea may destroy fallopian tubes. Having multiple partners with unprotected sex heightens the chances of infertility.

When to seek the advice of a specialist?

• Less than 35 years of age- You must try to get pregnant naturally in a year’s time. If experience any issues then go to the specialist.
• Between 35 and 40 years of age- Discuss your queries with the doctor after trying for 6 months naturally.
• More than 40 years of age- Doctor prescribe treatment and testing directly.
• Other disorders- Doctors propose going for fertility blood tests if you have a previous history of miscarriage, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, and painful/irregular periods.

Prevention from infertility

• Healthy weight- Underweight and overweight females may suffer from ovulation issues. You are required to exercise regularly for reducing weight.
• Manage stress- Reduce stress or consult a psychologist before planning to become pregnant. Stress and anxiety affect your sex life
• Avoid alcohol and smoking- These habits improve the chances of becoming pregnant.

Now, you may have understood how important it is to understand the underlying cause of infertility. Hence, you can avail fertility tests for females with Redcliffe Labs. The female test cost in Gwalior is reasonable. The test parameters are the anti-Mullerian hormone test, TSH, estradiol, prolactin, FSH, LH, and testosterone.