Infertility

About 1 in 6 women in the reproductive age group suffer with infertility.

Infertility Type

Primary infertility is where the individual has never achieved a pregnancy despite unprotected regular (average – twice weekly) sexual intercourse for over 12 months.

Secondary infertility is where the individual has achieved a pregnancy in the past.

Causes of Infertility 

• Undiagnosed (Unexplained) – no cause found on investigation.
• Male factors
• Tubal damage
• Anovulation
• Endometriosis
• Others e.g. - age related (female)

Infertility Investigations

• Baseline Hormonal tests for the woman.
• Swab test to exclude infection.
• Hysterosalpingogram or Laparoscopic dye test to see if the tubes are open.
• Hysteroscopy to look inside the womb may be performed.
• Scan – (trans-vaginal or abdominal) as a base line or to monitor the menstrual cycle and ovulation.

Infertility Treatment

Follow Up