Can I Experience Infertility Issues when Trying for a Second Child?

There are multiple causes that could lead a couple to experience this condition. Some of these are:

• Complications during the birth of the first baby: If hemorrhages occurred during natural childbirth or there was an infection from a cesarean section, some situations could arise that lead to secondary infertility.

• Pregnancy losses: If there was a loss and complications associated with infections occurred, or adequate care was not received during this process, the risks for trying for a new pregnancy could increase.

• Traumas or accidents that compromise the genital area in men: If the partner suffered events that affect their testicles or was exposed to risky situations that affect their fertility (such as high temperatures, testosterone intake, etc.), the ability to achieve a second pregnancy naturally may be compromised.

• Change of partner: If the first pregnancy occurred with another person, it is important to keep in mind that, when trying to have a new baby with another partner, situations associated with difficulties conceiving could arise. It all depends on the underlying conditions or genetic history of both the woman and the man.

• Couples who faced an infertility condition during their first pregnancy: Those families who have an underlying situation that affects their reproductive system may experience the same difficulties when trying for a second pregnancy.

• Advanced age: When a lot of time passes between the first pregnancy and the search for a second, difficulties associated with the woman’s ovarian reserve could arise, if she is over 35 years of age.