Introduction– Planning to conceive and raise a family are very personal goals and now more than ever, many women and men prefer to take their time to think about it in detail, before rushing into it. This is very relevant- as it is a big emotional and financial decision, with several other motivations which may not be apparent on the surface. When you have a partner, or are not sure about wanting to start a family right away- it makes sense to understand how the biological clock works with respect to overall health and fertility. It can also be hard to really pay attention to subtle signs or symptoms which may point towards infertility and hence diagnosis and treatment may get delayed. This can be problematic for the future- when you do actually want to conceive. So, let us look at the different instances which may necessitate a visit to the best IVF clinic in Hyderabad. 

When To Consult A Fertility Specialist for Infertility?

Here are a few examples of situations which warrant a visit to a fertility specialist- 

• Unprotected sex for some time– For women more than men, the biological clock is pretty unforgiving- as egg quality and number begin to decrease drastically once they hit their late 30s or early 40s. So, if you have had unprotected intercourse for over a year and still have not gotten pregnant (if you are below 35 years of age) or if you are above 35 and have not been able to get pregnant in 6 months under similar circumstances, you should talk to a gynecologist immediately. If you are above 40, then walk into our clinic today, without any further delay! 

• Previous miscarriages- If you have had 2 or more miscarriages before, it is time to talk to a fertility specialist- as it may be an issue that can be medically or surgically corrected. Miscarriages can occur when there is a genetic anomaly, autoimmune issues, severe hormonal imbalance and even uterine malformations which may not be known initially. 
• Pelvic surgery or disease- If you have had previous surgeries, then extensive scar tissue formation can hinder conception by causing the fallopian tubes to get blocked or can interfere with implantation in the uterus. Frequent STIs, even if treated or if there is a delay in treatment can affect the fallopian tubes and consequently impact egg quality too. 
• Issue with erection or ejaculation- Men and their sperm are as important to consider, as women when it comes to egg quality and health. The onus of conception does NOT lie with women alone. So, when men are not able to achieve an erection or are not able to ejaculate normally, it can interfere with conception. Sperm quality is also very important, as is motility, structure and its ability to survive in the female reproductive tract- as only then fertilisation will be possible. If there is any issue here, then you should talk to a male fertility specialist immediately, instead of rushing to judgement. 
• Autoimmune disease- Issues like hypothyroidism, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can wreak havoc in your body as the immune system is working overtime. It can also impact fertility, so talk to a specialist soon if you have already been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. 

• Cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy– If you have cancer and need to undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy, you should think about freezing your eggs or sperm- so you can keep the possibility of having a family open in the future. 
• Premature menopause– You should talk to a gynecologist if there is a history of premature menopause in your family. 
• PCOS– Hormonal imbalance can affect your ability to conceive, so you should talk to our endocrinologists, as we offer the best PCOS treatment in Hyderabad. 
• Endometriosis and fibroids– When the endometrial lining begins to grow in other places apart from the uterus, it can cause pain, bleeding and affect ovulation. Fibroids are benign tumours which need to be checked on time. 
• Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)– After 40 years of age, the ovaries don’t function as well as before and this can impact your ability to conceive. So, IVF or using a donor egg may be more suitable in such cases. 

It is best if you do not delay infertility screening- as fertility and age are inversely proportional. Though talking to a fertility specialist may seem daunting, you should consider not letting your preconceived notions get the better of you. Talking to a non-judgemental gynecologist can help a lot in such cases- as they will be able to diagnose the exact issue and come up with a personalized treatment plan, so you can get better. If you have been searching for a male fertility clinic near me or a fertility centre near me, stop overthinking and walk into Feminova Clinic today, for a consultation! 

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