It can take up to a year for the average, healthy woman under 35 to conceive. After the age of 35, a pregnancy is certainly possible, but it may take even longer. At-home methods of conception, such as using a calendar to track the woman’s monthly cycle or using an ovulation detection kit, are a great place to start, but are not always effective. If you and your partner have been trying to have a baby and have not had any luck, it may be time to seek out infertility treatments in Fort Worth to make sure nothing is amiss.

Understanding Infertility

One of the most important aspects to keep in mind while you’re trying to conceive is that most healthy people are not completely infertile. Women may have gynecological issues and still be able to conceive with help. Men may have a low sperm count that can be overcome with IUI or IVF. Unless there is an anatomical issue, there are usually treatments you can use to raise your odds of conception.

The Testing Phase

Before you can begin treatments for infertility, we will need to run tests to help narrow down the cause. Both partners will need to be tested. For men, a sperm sample may be all that is needed. For women, blood tests, a pelvic exam and an ultrasound are standard procedure. Blood work will reveal any hormonal issues that might be preventing conception, while a pelvic exam and an ultrasound can help rule out any physical abnormalities. Something as small as a benign polyp on the uterine wall can stymie your efforts to get pregnant, so it’s best to be thorough. From there, we can come up with a specialized infertility treatment for you.

Getting Started

Infertility treatments can help you to get the family you’ve always wanted. If you have been trying for a year or more and are under 35 or you have been trying for six months or more and are over 35, schedule a consultation with us at the Fort Worth Center for Pelvic Medicine. We look forward to helping you achieve the family of your dreams. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at our office in Fort Worth!

The media portrayal of pregnancy leads many people to believe that a woman can perfectly plan her family. Women on television and in movies announce they are trying for a baby and are obviously expecting in no time. In real life, it can take a healthy woman a year or more to get pregnant. Furthermore, older women may take even longer. If you are in Fort Worth and have been trying to conceive for a year or more, it may be time to seek out infertility treatments at our center.

Starting the Process

If you’ve been working with your gynecologist or family doctor and have already tried conservative measures for infertility, don’t be worried about asking for a referral. Your doctor will not be offended if you decide to see a fertility specialist. If you haven’t started with conservative measures yet and don’t have a health care provider to work with you, you can choose to begin at a fertility specialist or a fertility clinic right away.

The Testing Phase

Before starting infertility treatments, both partners will need to go through some tests to check for issues. For males, STD tests and a sperm sample are standard. If the sperm sample is good, the man is fertile. For females, the process is a bit more involved. There will need to be both blood work and physical exams to check for signs of problems that could be impacting your fertility. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, endometriosis, scar tissue, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, female athletic triad, hormonal imbalances and more may all need to be ruled out. Once the testing is complete, you can start treatments.

Infertility Treatment Options

Your treatment plan is drawn up with your input. If issues were found in the testing phase, sometimes simply correcting them or treating them will restore your fertility. If no issues were found and your cycle is predictable, our fertility specialist may want to watch you for a few months by scanning you with an ultrasound machine during your cycle. This allows us to watch the growth of your follicles to ensure they are maturing properly.

If you are not comfortable with more aggressive measures such as IUI or IVF treatments, our fertility specialist will respect your limits. At no point will you be pressured to accept treatments you feel are “too much” for you. Don’t be afraid to speak up about your limits and what you would like to try, as there are many different options available.

Deciding to have a child and then failing to get pregnant can be a disheartening experience. If you have been trying and haven’t had luck, schedule an informative consultation with us at Fort Worth Center for Pelvic Medicine. We are committed to helping our patients grow their families and would be delighted to help you with yours. Contact our office in Fort Worth today to schedule your first appointment and learn about our infertility treatments.