In your 30s, you will be about half as fertile as you were in your early 20s. Naturally, your fertility gradually declines as you age, especially because your body produces low levels of reproductive hormones such as estrogen, and eggs become at risk of developing abnormal chromosomes. Also, as you age, you are more likely prone to problems that may affect your fertility, including endometriosis and uterine fibroids. If you have trouble getting pregnant for more than a year, consult Forest Hills, NY a private medical practice specializing in fertility issues, and learn more about the potential causes of your condition and treatment options. Your doctor will subject you to physical and pelvic exams and tests that evaluate the health of your various reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.

Expect your fertility specialist also to review your medical records. Moreover, your doctor may want to test the sperm of your partner by taking into consideration things such as the shape, activity, and count of sperm.
The information collected from your infertility evaluation will help your doctor develop the right treatment plan, which may involve artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization (IVF).
If your doctor finds that you have an infertility problem, below are the potential causes.
- Failure to ovulate
Clinical studies show that if you have infertility issues, there is a 40% chance you do not ovulate. Ovulation is a process characterized by releasing of a mature egg from the ovary. After the release of an egg, … Read More