Warning symptoms of female infertility

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The article was professionally consulted by MSc, BSc. Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
The main symptom of infertility is not getting pregnant after having unprotected sex, this happens often for 6 months to 1 year and depends on the age of the woman. However, in some women no cause can be found.

1. Infertility in women

Infertility in women can cause a woman to lose her fertility and motherhood. There are many causes, some of which are more common in the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes. If the causes of female infertility are detected early and treated, the success rate will be higher.

2. What are the signs of female infertility?

The symptom of infertility in women is the inability to get pregnant. A menstrual cycle that is too long (35 days or more), too short (less than 21 days), irregular or absent all affects ovulation.
Or there may be no symptoms and obvious female infertility symptoms. Because, in some cases infertile women may still have irregular periods or no periods at all.
Women should see a fertility specialist when they have been trying to get pregnant for at least 1 year but there are no signs of pregnancy or the following signs and symptoms of infertility are present, then women should see a doctor doctor early to get a suitable solution.
Women who are 35 years of age or older and have been trying to get pregnant for 6 months or longer. Women over 40 years old. Women with irregular or absent menstrual cycles. Women suffer from pain for a long time such as back pain, pelvic pain and cramps. Women with fertility problems including hormone problems such as: hair growth more than usual, acne prone skin, thinning hair, change in sex drive. Women who have been diagnosed with endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. Women who have had multiple miscarriages. Women who have undergone cancer treatment.

3. Risk factors for infertility in women

Several risk factors for infertility in women:
Age: a woman's fertility declines with age, especially in her mid-30s, and declines rapidly after age 37. Infertility in older women can be attributed to low egg quantity and quality. And it can also be due to health problems affecting fertility. Tobacco: Smoking tobacco or marijuana can reduce your chances of getting pregnant. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of fertility-related treatments. Miscarriages occur in women who smoke. Alcohol: for women, there is no safe level of alcohol use during conception or pregnancy. Being overweight: Being inactive and overweight women can increase the risk of infertility. Underweight: women at risk for fertility problems include those with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. Exercise: A lack of physical activity makes women more likely to become obese and increases the risk of infertility. Less commonly, women with high-intensity exercise have been linked to ovulation problems, often occurring in underweight women.

4. Infertility prevention in women

There are some types of infertility that will have no cure or improvement. However, if we learn and take good preventive measures, we can still increase the chances of pregnancy. Measures to prevent infertility in women include:
Giving up or not smoking. Not to mention health in general, smoking has many negative effects on fertility and on the fetus. If you are a smoker and are planning to become pregnant, quit smoking now. Avoid using alcohol and drugs or recreational drugs such as ecstasy. These substances can reduce your ability to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy. Immediately give up alcohol, recreational drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy if you are planning to get pregnant. Limit the use of substances containing caffeine. If possible, ask your doctor for guidance on the safe use of caffeine. Exercise with moderate intensity. Regular exercise is important for health, but excessive exercise can affect fertility. Avoid uncontrolled weight gain. Being overweight or underweight can affect hormone production and can lead to infertility. Reduce stress. A few studies have shown that couples experiencing psychological stress have poorer outcomes with infertility treatment. If you are planning to become pregnant, you should find ways to reduce stress in your life. Vinmec Fertility Support Center - Vinmec International General Hospital is the leading modern center in Vietnam built and applied a comprehensive medical examination and treatment process, combining both male and female obstetrics and gynecology. to come up with the optimal plan for each patient case. Up to now, Vinmec IVF fertility center has performed fertility support for over 1000 infertile couples with a success rate of 45%-50%. This rate is equivalent to developed countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, etc. With a high level of expertise and experience, Vinmec's team of experts is capable of implementing co-production. Comprehensive and comprehensive set of today's most advanced assisted reproductive techniques, helping to realize the dream of parenthood of hundreds of families across Vietnam.

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Article reference source: mayoclinic.org, webmd.com