Who Should Seek Fertility Care?

Who Should Seek Fertility Care?

Fertility challenges can affect both men and women — and they don’t always show obvious symptoms. If you’ve been trying to conceive without success, or if you have a known medical condition that could affect fertility, it’s important to speak with a fertility specialist early.

At IHR India, Guwahati, we’re here to guide you with expert advice, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate care. Here’s a detailed guide to help you understand who should consider seeing a fertility expert:

Women

Women of age 35 and under who have been trying to conceive for one year without success.

Women over age 35 who have been trying to conceive for six months without success.

Women over age 40, checkup should be done immediately.

Women who have successfully become pregnant in the past, but are now unable to achieve a pregnancy (Secondary Infertility).

Women who have had multiple miscarriages.

Women with irregular periods or an absence of periods.

Women with other known problems that may affect fertility, such as ovulation problems, fibroids, endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, history of pelvic or abdominal surgeries, or sexually transmitted infections.

Women who wish to electively preserve their fertility.

Individuals who will need chemotherapy, radiation, and/or pelvic surgery due to a cancer diagnosis, but wish to preserve their fertility for the future.

Men

Men with an abnormal semen analysis.

Men with hormonal abnormalities, varicocele (a varicose vein in the testes), a blockage, or absence of the duct that carries the sperm from the testes, and/or difficulty with ejaculation.

Men who have undergone a vasectomy.

Individuals who will need chemotherapy, radiation, and/or pelvic surgery due to a cancer diagnosis, but wish to preserve their fertility for the future.