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Infertility Q & A
When should I be concerned about not getting pregnant?
Infertility issues should be considered after 12 consecutive months of unprotected intercourse have not resulted in a pregnancy (or six consecutive months for women over 35 years of age).
People with known risk factors for infertility may need to be tested before the end of 12 months to determine if fertility treatments are needed.
What are some causes of infertility?
Infertility might be caused by a number of various factors, including any combination of the following:
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Ovulation problems
- PCOS and primary ovarian insufficiency
- Intrauterine polyps
- Fibroids
- Structural issues (blocked tubes, scarring from endometriosis)
- Infection
- Previous surgery
- Autoimmune disorders
- Genetic issues
Low sperm count, impaired sperm motility, or problems with the structure of sperm cells can also cause infertility.
What does the workup for infertility include?
At South Valley Women's Health Care, your doctor will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, and order specific labs and imaging. A semen analysis is often requested as well.
Patients are encouraged to track their cycles and to consider ovulation predictor kits or fertility monitors for accuracy. If outside labs or studies have already been done, bringing those records to the clinic is helpful.
How do you treat infertility?
The doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants who are fertility specialists at South Valley Women’s Health Care in Bluffdale, Utah, will work closely with you to diagnose the cause of the fertility problems and to create a detailed infertility treatment plan to work toward a successful, full-term pregnancy.
South Valley Women’s Health Care offers ovulation treatment with Clomid® or Femara® (Letrozole) for those who may need help ovulating.
In addition to in-office fertility work, the providers have close relationships with the Salt Lake Valley’s best reproductive endocrinologists to ensure that each patient receives excellent care.
Whenever possible, couples begin their treatment with a conservative approach, such as oral fertility medications or measures to improve the quality of sperm. If these methods prove ineffective after a reasonable period of time, a referral to an infertility specialist will be facilitated.
To learn more about infertility and the treatments available, call South Valley Women's Health Care to schedule an appointment. Or request one online today.