Recently stuck with infertility? Then you must be really in a dilemma to what to do and whom to discuss the devastating situation with. And if you have already conferred with your family and peers then you must have received zillions of advice and suggestions to overcome this situation. However, not everyone is bestowed with the appropriate knowledge and also our society is myth-jammed about infertility. Hence, it is essential for you to know all the essential facts and information regarding infertility. Go on reading!

Know some facts!
Infertility is a situation where a couple fails to conceive even after trying for more than 12 months. One out of every six couple in the world is dealing with the same problem. According to a research by World Health Organisation (WHO), there are 48.5 million people who are infertile. Talking about women’s infertility rate, there are 1.9% infertile women at the age of 20-44 and 10.5% of the women suffering from secondary infertility i.e. not able to give birth to second child.

You are not alone!
As stated above, there are millions of couples dealing with the same situation as you. I would also like to draw your attention towards the infertility struggles of the “Facebook Man” – Mark Zuckerberg and her wife Dr Priscilla Chan. Yes, you are reading it right! Even they have also undergone such a distressful situation. Priscilla suffered from recurrent miscarriages, but it was their faith and mental strength that now they are proud parents of two children. So always remember that you are not alone and start seeking appropriate fertility help.

Women – not the only reason behind infertility!
Even though we have developed so much still the society is not able to come out from the baseless myths that only women are responsible when they are unable to conceive. Facts state that one-third of the infertility problems faced by a couple is because of Male infertility. Both men and women are equally responsible to give birth to a child same is in the case of infertility. Hence, it is essential for both of them to undergo the fertility tests in order to diagnose the actual cause.

Woman’s age – plays a major role!
It is very vital for you to know that with the increase in a woman’s age, her fertility decreases. Since the female ovarian reserve is fixed,the best time for a woman to get pregnant is uptill 35. The chances of a woman getting pregnant decreases by 30% at the age of 30-40, and after the age of 40, the chances decrease to 15%. With the advancements in Medical Science, there are various treatments by which a woman can become pregnant even at the advanced reproductive stage. However, some of the women may face various side effects and problems at the age above 35.

Know when and where to seek fertility help!
Immediately seek fertility help:

• If you are at the age of 40 and it has been more than three months of unprotected sex and you are unable to conceive.
• If you are at the age of 35-39 and it has been more than 6 months of trying
• If your age is less than 35 years and it has been more than 12 months of trying; it is an urgent need for you to seek a fertility specialist.

A best fertility specialist is the one who not only treats your infertility with the help of advanced reproductive techniques but also provides you with the best emotional support and care in the tough situation along with introducing with all the relevant fertility facts. At IVF Spring, we have the best fertility specialists in Mumbai who has an expertise of more than 15 years in treating infertility.

Every struggle leads a person to a beautiful destination. I know it is easy to say that “Don’t lose hope” or “everything will be fine” but it is also true that positivity will help you in reaching your destination of becoming a parent much faster. Just believe you can and you are halfway there!