Infertility Myths

Since infertility is a topic that is so encompassing and hard to understand, there are many different myths that persist regarding the subject. In this article, we will try to clear up some of those myths by providing you with down-to-earth information regarding infertility.
MYTH: Infertility isn’t a very big problem. It’s easy for most people to get pregnant.
TRUTH: Actually, many people have trouble having children. Some estimates place one out of every ten couples as having trouble trying to conceive a child. That accounts for roughly six million people per year being unable to conceive in the United States alone. Even in perfectly fertile couples, achieving a pregnancy can be difficult. When all of the conditions are right for a pregnancy, the chance of conception per menstrual cycle still sits at between twenty and twenty five percent. As you can see, it may not be as easy to get pregnant as you once thought.
MYTH: Most of a time, when a couple is having trouble having a child, it is probably the woman’s reproductive health to blame.
TRUTH: While it is true that there are many parts of the female reproductive anatomy that may be confusing, the truth is that infertility is a problem that is pretty equally spread amongst the two sexes. Men may have problem with producing sperm, achieving erection, or blockage problems in the testicles.
MYTH: If you’ve already had a child, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to infertility.
TRUTH: Actually, many people are distraught to find out that although they had a child in the past, they are unable to conceive in the present. This can be due to numerous factors, and it is a problem known as secondary infertility. Things can change within your body that may limit your ability to get pregnant so it is important to stay on top of your reproductive health if you are planning on having children.
MYTH: If the woman in a relationship has her period regularly, she HAS to be able to become pregnant.
TRUTH: Just because a woman has her period does not in any way mean that she is fertile. Menstrual blood can be passed without eggs, and there are plenty of other things that can get in the way of fertility such as a blockage of the fallopian tubes or a problem with the cervix.
MYTH: If you are a woman over the age of thirty five, you won’t be able to conceive without help from a fertility clinic.
TRUTH: There are actually plenty of women that are around middle age and are still able to successfully conceive at home. Everyone’s body is different, and you should visit a fertility clinic only if you see some clear sign that you are infertile such as an irregular period or if you are unable to successfully conceive over a period of time that is a year or longer.
Hopefully, this information has helped to clear up some of the confusion surrounding infertility. Inform yourself all that you can about the topic and you’ll be better off when it comes to dealing with the problem.