Sometimes a woman may know that she has a condition which increases the risk of infertility – such as endometriosis, not ovulating well or regularly, having reduced number of eggs in the ovary, having had past illness which predisposes to tubal disease. Therefore waiting 12 months is not always appropriate. One in every six Australian couples being affected with infertility, so you’re not alone.
Causes of infertility vary between female and male. Learn about the common causes of infertility.
The first thing people think of when it comes to fertility issues is IVF. However, if your ovulation is infrequent, ovulation induction might be the right treatment for you. Ovulation induction requires taking medication to increase ovulation.
A clinical trial that is currently being performed at Care Fertility, has recently achieved its first ongoing pregnancy which is now past thirty weeks.
Caesarean section has been a great innovation in reproductive healthcare and can be lifesaving for the mother and/or baby. Many mothers have a caesarean birth, but some are unaware of the potential risks after a caesarean birth, reduced future fertility being one of them. There is some evidence that fertility is reduced after birth by caesarean section compared to having a vaginal birth.
