FERTILITY SOLUTIONS
Nancy Valenzuela works closely with patients struggling with infertility issues by helping them navigate treatment options so they can fulfill their dream of becoming a parent.
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined as being unable to achieve pregnancy after one year if a woman is under 35 years of age, and after six months if a woman is over 35 years of age. One in six couples have experienced trouble getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term.
Pregnancy is not as simple as many people imagines. In fact, in any given month, a perfectly healthy couple only has a 15-18% chance of conceiving. Furthermore, approximately 7.4 million women in the U.S. experience infertility. It is important to note that infertility diagnoses are split evenly between men and women. Therefore, you are not alone in your fertility journey.
When should you see a fertility specialist?
YOUNGER THAN 35 OLDER THAN 35
having unprotected sex for 1 year having unprotected sex for 6 months
What are the common causes of infertility?
Age:
Fertility declines naturally as women age. A healthy 30-year-old woman has about
a 25%—30% chance of getting pregnant naturally each month. A healthy 40-year-old woman has a 10% or lower chance of getting pregnant naturally
each month.
Health Conditions:
Certain health conditions can affect fertility:
Infrequent or irregular periods
History of recurrent miscarriage (2 or more)
Ovulation disorders or hormone
imbalances like polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS)Endometriosis
Uterine growths (like fibroids or polyps)
Blocked fallopian tubes or
uterine disordersDiminished ovarian reserve and/or
poor egg quality
Lifestyle Choices
While not always a cause of fertility
issues, lifestyle can sometimes play a role.
Weight (being significantly
under- or overweight)Male partner’s drug use
Smoking
Excessive physical or
emotional stress
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