There are many reasons why couples can experience difficulties in achieving a pregnancy. If you and your spouse have been trying to conceive naturally for more than one year without success or have achieved a pregnancy but did not carry full term, it may be time to seek professional help. A woman's fertility generally declines after the age of 35. It is advisable that whenever possible, couples do not put off having a baby in order to prevent issues conceiving.
If you have decided that you need professional help, your first step should be to visit a Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE) for a consultation. These specialists are solely dedicated to helping couples achieve the dream of having a baby. An RE will perform tests in an attempt to determine what may be stopping you from achieving a pregnancy and decide on the best course of treatment. Some possible issues preventing a pregnancy in the female patient may be decreased ovarian function, underlying medical conditions, uterine fibroids or hormonal issues. Men may have decreased fertility because of decreased sperm count, malformation of sperm or genital injury among others.
Often times, the cause of infertility is unexplained, but fear not. Modern medicine has much to offer in this field and there is much hope that you will achieve this goal with some medical intervention. Thousands and thousands of healthy, beautiful babies are born each year to welcoming families! It is truly a miracle!