Infertility Symptoms: Hidden Signs of Infertility You Should Know

Infertility does not come with explicit signs and many couples silently suffer from infertility without knowing the exact cause. Infertility refers to the inability to conceive even after regular unprotected intercourse for one year. Early symptoms of infertility might be present in a woman such as early menopause or a known case of PCOS and endometriosis. The infertility diagnosis process is guided to the patient in detail during consultation.

Signs of Infertility

There are no obvious signs of infertility. However, sperm quality and quantity have shown a major decline in men who smoke daily according to recent studies. Other signs may include erectile dysfunctions, low sex drive, and hormonal imbalance.

While in females most common signs are irregular or heavy menstruation, stubborn weight, history of infertility and facial hair suggesting hormonal imbalance.

Causes of Infertility

Female Causes

• Problems with ovulation
• Uterine abnormalities 
• Hormonal imbalance
• Blockage in fallopian tubes
• Age-related infertility
• Genetic disorders

Male Causes

• Low sperm count
• Poor sperm motility or morphology
• Varicocele
• Erectile dysfunction
• Blocked sperm ducts
• Hormonal imbalances
• Genetic disorders

When to See a Fertility Specialist?

If you are having any doubts regarding your fertility it is best to see a fertility expert. At Njinsky IVF & Fertility Clinic our team has fellowship- trained gynaecologists and andrologists who help you identify the exact cause of infertility and provide an effective plan.

How is Infertility Treated?

At NJINSKY, the top IVF center in Lahore​, doctors provide evidence based treatment plans for their patients. Infertility treatment does not always mean huge bills or extensive invasive procedures, sometimes it simply means changing your lifestyle-weight reduction, alcohol or smoking cessation and a healthy diet. Male infertility treatment depends on semen analysis while female infertility treatment depends on hormonal levels such as AMH and FSH giving doctors an idea about your ovarian reserves.