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Sorting out the cause of infertility can be difficult for couples. While there are a few signs that are sex-specific, like pain and swelling in the testes or abnormal menstrual cycles, many of the signs of infertility can happen without a clear cause, and others could happen to either partner in a relationship. In fact, in a significant but still small percentage of cases, infertility has no clear cause even after performing a fertility test for couples.
Before diving into the signs and symptoms that could mean either or both partners are infertile, it is important to remember that infertility is not the same thing as being unable to have children. By definition, it is attempting to conceive for six months with no results. Many infertile couples are able to have children with some medical intervention, and some eventually conceive with no intervention at all. There are four signs that are clear enough to point to infertility, but not necessarily clear about the cause. It’s also important to remember that in a significant number of cases, both members of a couple have some fertility issues that could be addressed.
Difficult Time Conceiving
The most prominent sign of infertility is simply not getting pregnant. If you’re trying and it isn’t happening, it might be time to look into the best at home fertility test you can get in your area. It’s also worth talking to a medical professional if those tests indicate issues. Often, simple diet and lifestyle changes can put people on track. When that isn’t the case, there are still other options to try.
Multiple Miscarriages
Miscarriages can be a sign of infertility in women, but sometimes they are also a sign of deeper issues that could affect either partner or both. If you have experienced multiple miscarriages in a row, it’s time to dig into all the possible causes, and that means testing both partners for fertility. In some cases, there might be deeper genetic testing to do as well.
Changes in Weight
Weight changes can indicate deeper endocrine issues in men or women, so if either partner has recent weight gain or loss, it is worth investigating fertility issues to find out if there is a link between them. If both partners have had rapid shifts in weight recently, then both should be checked out to help rule out all the possible issues that could be contributing to infertility.
Changes in Hair Growth
This is another factor that is related strongly to one’s hormone levels and can indicate fertility issues. In men, it’s fertility issues and thinning hair or pattern baldness often go together. In women, excess hair growth, especially body hair, could be an indicator of a hormone imbalance that could affect your chances of conception.If you are dealing with any hormonal challenges, there are options. You can start by reading up on how to help implantation at home, but if fertility issues related to hormonal imbalances are detected, you might need additional intervention from a fertility specialist.
