Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I have a younger sister who has been married for two years but hasn't had any children yet, and the whole family is worried about her. At first, she always said, "What's meant to come will come," but now she's also started to worry. However, she still wants to wait a bit, thinking it's too early to go to the hospital for a check-up. I'd like to ask, how long should one wait after getting married before getting tested for infertility? If it really is... how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if a couple of adults (male and female) live together and have normal sexual life for more than a year without using any contraceptive measures and still fail to conceive, it is called infertility. If the cause is related to the female, it is called female infertility. Although she can conceive, if she experiences miscarriage or fetal arrest for various reasons, it is called infertility. If the cause is related to the male, leading to the spouse's infertility, it is called male infertility.The causes of infertility are complex and diverse, which may be related to the female or the male:
The causes of female infertility include: 1. Ovulation disorders 2. Fallopian tube blockage or adhesion 3. Cervical factors 4. Gynecological inflammatory factors 5. Uterine factors 6. Ovarian factors 7. Immunological factors, among which fallopian tube diseases are the most common. The main examination items for females include: endocrine tests, routine gynecological examinations, fallopian tube contrast, ovulation detection, and immunological factor tests. The best time for examination is 3-7 days after menstruation.
It is recommended that you choose a regular and professional hospital for infertility treatment. Before treatment, it is essential to identify the root cause and receive symptomatic treatment to achieve effective results and help you realize your dream of having a baby sooner.