It's understandable to feel anxious after trying to conceive for over six months without success, but there's no need to worry yet. A period of six months is too short to be considered a basis for infertility. It's essential to understand that infertility is defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after a year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.
Failing to conceive after six months of trying could be due to timing the intercourse incorrectly, not aligning with the woman's ovulation period. Of course, it's also possible that there are underlying factors contributing to infertility. Among the Chinese population, approximately 15% suffer from infertility, with the causes split equally between men and women. However, only about 5% seek medical consultation, as most choose to wait and see. It's recommended that both partners undergo checks to allow for early diagnosis and treatment. With medication or assisted reproductive technologies, many individuals can achieve the desired outcome. For men, a routine semen analysis can diagnose issues such as oligospermia, asthenospermia, or azoospermia.
Male infertility is often due to sexual dysfunction or poor sperm quality, while azoospermia, which is the complete absence of sperm, can be obstructive or non-obstructive in nature.
Female infertility can be categorized into three main areas: ovulation disorders, pelvic factors, and uterine issues, including endometrial problems or uterine malformations. Female sterility is often related to chromosomal factors leading to embryo self-elimination or immunological factors, such as the presence of anti-sperm antibodies in the woman's body. Additionally, there is also a category of unexplained infertility that affects both partners.
Infertility can significantly impact the happiness of an entire family, so it's crucial to take it seriously and address it promptly.
