Although everyone has a different view of fertility and the ideal time to become parents, it is important to know that timely fertility consultation is important to avoid inconveniences when having a baby in the medium and long term. Take this quiz and find out if you need to see a fertility specialist:
- Have you discussed the idea of having children with your partner?
a.Yes, we want to have children as soon as possible.
b. No, the truth is that we talk very little about that topic because first we want to live other experiences as a couple.
c. I do not have a stable partner at present, but I would like to have children in the future.
d. I know that I cannot have children because a few years ago I decided to have surgery. - Have you recently tried to get pregnant?
a.Yes, in the last few months my partner and I have tried to get pregnant.
We have an active sexual life but use contraceptive methods.
c. No. Right now I’m not looking to have a child.
d. The truth is that I dream of having children again, but because of the decision I made I know that it is impossible to have this experience again. - Have you received specialized medical advice regarding the issue of your sexual and reproductive health?
to. I regularly attend appointments with the gynecologist and always have the check-ups and treatments that he recommends.
b. I go to the gynecologist annually, just to find out if everything is okay.
c. I only go to the doctor when I am in poor health.
d. Although I have had some check-ups in recent years, I have not discussed this issue with the doctor. - Do you know if you have a significant medical history of diseases that may affect your fertility?
to. Yes, a few years ago my gynecologist detected a problem that can influence my fertility and that is why I check myself constantly.
b. No, even though I don’t check in as much as I should, I know that everything is fine.
c. I don’t really know if I can have any disease that affects having children in a few years.
d. I don’t think I can have any more children. - Do you constantly think about the idea of having children?
to. Yes, and I talk about it all the time with my partner, with my family, with my friends…
b. Every once in a while I think about it, but I know it’s not time yet.
c. I do think about that sometimes, but I know that first I must fulfill other goals such as finishing my studies, having a job and a stable partner, traveling, etc.
d. It’s something I think about constantly, but I’ve already made a decision that prevents me from doing so. - Have you suffered from anxiety or anguish about not having children today?
to. Yes, and that has affected my relationship.
b. No, we are patient and calm with that issue.
c. No, although sometimes I consider the possibility of having children, I know that there is still time.
d. Yes, I really feel bad about the idea of not being able to have more children. - Would you like to get pregnant…
a. As quickly as possible!
b. Maybe next year.
c. I would like to have a child in five or more years.
d. At any time, as long as it is safe for me and my baby.
Majority to:
You are clear that a child is an essential part of your life project and that is why it is important that you go to a human fertility specialist as soon as possible to start the search for your pregnancy in the safest and healthiest way for you and your baby. Remember to bring your previous diagnostic tests and ultrasounds so that the doctor can include them in your medical history and give you an accurate diagnosis about the state of your fertility and the chances of achieving a pregnancy in the short term.
Majority b:
Even if you don’t want to have a baby right now, it’s important to check your fertility health with an expert in the field, as that’s the best way to deal with some obstacles you or your partner may have that may put your fertility at risk in the near future. Consult a specialist to avoid inconveniences when looking for a pregnancy.
Majority c:
Although your desire to have a child may not be immediate, you are clear that you want to go through the experience of motherhood at some point in your life. Therefore, it is necessary that you make sure that you do not suffer from diseases such as polycystic ovaries, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, etc. and undergo treatment in case there is any complication. Consulting in time is the key to avoiding these complications in the future.
Majority d:
If you made a radical decision about your fertility in previous years and now want to be a mother, you may be able to undergo medical treatment such as recanalization or IVF to make this dream come true. Consult a fertility expert and talk to them about the precise solutions so that you can achieve your dream.
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