Secondary infertility is not uncommon

There are many similarities for those who are facing secondary infertility as to those facing primary infertility. Those facing secondary infertility will go through the same testing and blood work, they emotions and the same treatment. The biggest difference lies in the fact that they know they can get pregnant and carry the child to term.

An interesting report that I found stated “…past fertility does not equal future success. Some doctors believe that secondary infertility… is increasing and affects as many as one couple in five.” (http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article3171485.ece) (If you are looking for a good article about secondary infertility this one is pretty bomb!)

There are many things that can contribute to this infertility where it may not have contributed before. During pregnancy the woman goes through several hormonal changes, these changes may have caused an imbalance after birth. Age is a factor and the fact that the man’s sperm may not be a good as it was when trying for the first one or two children. Stress is a big factor that plays into this as well. When trying to conceive the first child, there wasn’t the added stress of raising a child.

There are many reasons for women to experience secondary infertility but one thing to remember, you are not alone. Although our situations may be different we still share many commonalities.