Couples who are unable to get pregnant after a year of unprotected sex may have underlying fertility issues. Fortunately, most cases of infertility are treatable. Alane Park, MD in Los Angeles has been helping women tackle fertility issues for more than 20 years. Through comprehensive fertility testing, she diagnoses and treats issues impacting your fertility so you can achieve your dream of motherhood. Call or book online to schedule a fertility screening with Alane Park, MD.
Infertility is the inability to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected intercourse. Infertility can be an issue with the male or female partner or both in some cases.
When any of the steps in the reproduction process don’t happen, or the timing is off, pregnancy can’t happen. Because fertility is a complex condition, it takes time to diagnose the cause.
Many different factors can potentially cause infertility, including:
Benign growths, endometrial scarring, or structural issues interfere with implantation or increases the risk of miscarriage.
Previous surgery and certain diseases damage or block the fallopian tubes, preventing sperm from reaching the egg.
Imbalanced reproductive hormones interfere with regular ovulation or prevent it completely.
Age, smoking, an unhealthy weight, and sexually transmitted diseases can impact fertility.
When the cause of infertility can’t be found, treatment is still encouraged.
Couples having regular intercourse for more than a few months without achieving pregnancy begin to question their fertility. For women under 35 years of age, Dr. Park recommends fertility testing after attempting pregnancy for a year. Women over 35 years old should meet with Dr. Park after six months of trying.
Schedule an appointment to discuss your fertility right away if you have:
Dr. Park uses many tests and procedures to assess your fertility:
There is good news for couples trying to get pregnant. Medication and surgical procedures successfully treat approximately 85-90% of infertility cases. With compassion and caring, Dr. Park explores all your options to help you achieve and maintain a healthy pregnancy.
