{"id":50671,"date":"2024-03-27T10:50:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T08:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=50671"},"modified":"2024-05-16T18:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T16:21:27","slug":"secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What is secondary infertility and what are the treatments?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Secondary infertility is <strong>the inability to become pregnant or to carry a baby to term after previously giving birth to a baby<\/strong>. This cool and clinical description defines the term accurately, but can\u2019t begin to describe the bewilderment, anxiety and sheer pain that patients experiencing secondary infertility can feel.<\/p>\n<p>Today we&#8217;re discussing this issue and how to address it. We&#8217;re considering what happens when &#8216;the little brother\/sister&#8217; doesn&#8217;t arrive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#How_many_people_struggle_with_secondary_infertility\" title=\"How many people struggle with secondary infertility?\">How many people struggle with secondary infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#Secondary_infertility_causes\" title=\"Secondary infertility causes\">Secondary infertility causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#What_are_the_signs_of_secondary_infertility\" title=\"What are the signs of secondary infertility?\">What are the signs of secondary infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#How_do_you_overcome_secondary_infertility\" title=\"How do you overcome secondary infertility?\">How do you overcome secondary infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#Secondary_infertility_tests_%E2%80%93_what_should_you_expect\" title=\"Secondary infertility tests \u2013 what should you expect?\">Secondary infertility tests \u2013 what should you expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#What_sources_of_support_are_available_for_those_facing_secondary_infertility\" title=\"What sources of support are available for those facing secondary infertility?\">What sources of support are available for those facing secondary infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/#Getting_in_touch_with_IVI_what_to_expect\" title=\"Getting in touch with IVI: what to expect\">Getting in touch with IVI: what to expect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_people_struggle_with_secondary_infertility\"><\/span><strong>How many people struggle with secondary infertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are no hard and fast secondary infertility statistics worldwide, some survey-based reviews of couples who already have a child and fail to become pregnant with another after one year of unprotected intercourse estimate that one in six, that is 16.6%, experience a conception difficulties. This compares with a figure of nearer to one in five, or 20%, for couples with no previous children. Other estimates put the figure closer to one in five for secondary infertility.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asrm.org\/\">American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)<\/a> estimates that approximately 50% of couples seeking fertility treatment have secondary infertility issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secondary_infertility_causes\"><\/span><strong>Secondary infertility causes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with primary fertility issues, possible secondary infertility causes include impaired sperm production, function or delivery in men and fallopian tube damage, ovulation disorders, endometriosis and uterine conditions in women.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusively in the case of secondary infertility, <strong>there is the possibility of complications directly resulting from a previous pregnancy<\/strong>. Other risk factors like changes in health, weight, lifestyle or medication could also be factors to consider. In addition, those experiencing secondary infertility are inevitably that much older than they were when their first child was born, and <strong>it can be easy to overlook the fact that the chances of conception decrease as the years go by.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, <strong>it may happen that a person struggles to conceive with one partner but not with another<\/strong>. This occurs when the combination of both reproductive potentials is not suitable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_secondary_infertility\"><\/span><strong>What are the signs of secondary infertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we reflected at the outset, secondary infertility involves difficulty in conceiving a child after one or more previous pregnancies. In this regard, <strong>the indications for visiting a specialist are the same as with primary infertility (when seeking the first child).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most clinicians recommend that if you have frequent unprotected sex but don\u2019t become pregnant after a year if you are under 35 or after six months if you\u2019re 35 or older, it\u2019s a good idea to seek advice to try to pin down the causes in your particular case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_overcome_secondary_infertility\"><\/span><strong>How do you overcome secondary infertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a diagnosis, you can start to focus on potential solutions. Firstly, <strong>a comprehensive fertility assessment is necessary to evaluate the potential causes of this infertility.<\/strong> Previous pregnancy history will be taken into account, especially if prior pregnancies were achieved naturally or not.<\/p>\n<p>For specialists to determine the reasons behind infertility, both primary and secondary, it&#8217;s necessary for the couple to undergo a series of tests. <strong>In the case of women, this typically involves hormonal analysis through blood samples and ultrasounds. <\/strong>Additional tests may be required depending on each patient&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>men should undergo a semen analysis<\/strong> or spermogram to assess factors such as sperm count, motility, and morphology.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secondary_infertility_tests_%E2%80%93_what_should_you_expect\"><\/span><strong>Secondary infertility tests \u2013 what should you expect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The secondary infertility tests that you can expect when you visit one of our clinics include a complete medical history review and physical examination of both partners. <strong>The range of tests may be extended depending on the patient<\/strong>. To complete the diagnosis it will also be necessary to assess semen quality in the man via a seminogram test. These tests are in fact identical whether your individual case involves primary or secondary infertility. However, obviously your personal history is significant and will be taken into account.<\/p>\n<p>Possible <strong>secondary infertility treatments which may be recommended as a result of the investigations and tests could include artificial insemination, IVF, sperm donation or egg donation,<\/strong> depending on the individual case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Artificial insemination consists of depositing a semen sample inside the woman\u2019s uterus.<\/strong> This sample has been prepared in advance in the laboratory. This will increase the potential of the spermatozoa and improve the chances of the egg being fertilised. In this way, the distance separating the spermatozoon and the ovum is shortened, and the process whereby these come together is facilitated.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/assisted-reproduction-treatments\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\"><strong>IVF<\/strong> <strong>(In Vitro Fertilisation)<\/strong><\/a> is the assisted reproduction technique which is the best known in general. It consists of uniting the ovum with the spermatozoon in the laboratory (in vitro). This is how we obtain fertilised embryos for transfer to the patient\u2019s uterus. The fertilisation can be carried out by means of the conventional <strong>IVF<\/strong> technique or by Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sperm donation could be considered in cases where there has been a change in the viability of the sperm quality of the male partner.<\/strong> Sperm donation is a voluntary, altruistic act of solidarity through which a healthy male with very high-quality semen donates a sample to give those with infertility problems the chance to become parents.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg donation allows female patients to conceive without using their own eggs<\/strong>. In this case, oocytes from a donor are combined with spermatozoa to produce embryos; these are transferred to the recipient patient in order to achieve pregnancy. Egg donation is sometimes recommended in cases where a woman has repeatedly failed to become pregnant through<strong> IVF <\/strong>or who has suffered repeated miscarriages. To find out more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pHT16K4YZ4s\">our video about egg donation<\/a> explains the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sources_of_support_are_available_for_those_facing_secondary_infertility\"><\/span><strong>What sources of support are available for those facing secondary infertility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our main message for anyone experiencing secondary infertility is not to suffer in silence, but to seek help. Find groups of supportive friends who can understand the issues. Above all consult a specialist that is geared up especially to help in individual cases such as yours.<strong> The most proactive form of support involves help exploring treatment options.<\/strong> This ought to banish the danger of depression and replace it with purposeful action which has a good chance of a positive result.<\/p>\n<p>At IVI clinics, <strong>we have emotional support units that address all kinds of situations, including those that arise when another child does not arrive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_in_touch_with_IVI_what_to_expect\"><\/span><strong>Getting in touch with IVI: what to expect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you feel ready, why not contact one of our clinics for a consultation in which you can consider the professional advice of one of our specialists? Y<strong>ou can also rest assured that many of our clinics in Spain are specifically geared up to care for visitors from abroad<\/strong>, and a mentor who speaks your language will accompany you through the whole patient journey. Furthermore, it is our goal at IVI to ensure that our patients are cared for emotionally as well as physically.<\/p>\n<p>At IVI <strong>we offer a whole range of techniques and strategies which minimise the impact of the stress that inevitably results from fertility problems<\/strong>. We therefore work to promote better emotional well-being with the objective of providing an improved quality of life during assisted reproduction treatments.<\/p>\n<p>You can get in touch using our <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/ask-for-an-appointment\/\">online contact form<\/a> or give us a call on our freephone number 08 000 850 035 if calling from the UK, or from other countries, on +34 960 451 185. 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