For many couples, the arrival of a pregnancy materializes without major problems after a few weeks or months. For others, this dream does not seem to be realized in the short term, which brings many doubts and disappointments for future parents. And although the fertility consultation is useful for anyone who wishes to have children in the near future, for couples who have tried to have a baby for a long period of time or who have a history of diseases in their sexual and reproductive organs, this medical appointment is essential.
For many, infertility is a taboo topic that shouldn’t be talked about, but the reality is that according to the World Health Organization, one in six couples may face a diagnosis of infertility in their lifetime. Therefore, it is necessary for the couple to talk about the possibility of going to a specialist as soon as possible to know in depth the causes of their infertility and how to treat them from a medical point of view.
People who should consider attending a fertility consultation are:
- Couples who have been having regular sexual activity for more than a year without the use of any contraceptive method and have not achieved a pregnancy (this period is shortened to six months if the woman is over 35 years of age).
- Women who have severe menstrual cramps, abnormal vaginal bleeding, irregular menstrual cycles, or a history of endometriosis.
- Women with polycystic ovaries.
- Women with increased hair on their face and body, acne, or oily skin.
- Women diagnosed with adhesion syndrome or have a history of pelvic infections, abdominal surgeries, or perforated appendicitis.
- Women with a history of myomatosis or uterine septa.
- Men with a history of testicular pathologies such as mumps with testicular involvement, varicocele, testicular trauma, and/or testicular atrophy.
- Men and women who suffer alterations in their sexuality such as sexual impotence or vaginismus.
- Men with ejaculation difficulties due to previous prostate surgeries, psychological disorders, genital malformations or neurological or metabolic diseases due to diabetes.
The fertility consultation is nothing more than an interview with a doctor specializing in human reproduction who will take into account these factors and other tests such as ultrasounds and specialized laboratory tests in order to know the possible causes of infertility in the couple. From this first meeting, the specialist will give an accurate diagnosis to the couple based on the findings found and will indicate the steps to follow according to each case.
If you need to talk about your doubts and concerns about fertility, consult with an InSer specialist in Bogotá, Pereira, Medellín or Rionegro. Timely consultation is essential to achieve a safe and risk-free pregnancy for both mother and baby.
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