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Understanding the Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility

Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN

Unexplained infertility is a frustrating diagnosis to receive. It is also a common one. Approximately one in four fertility challenged couples will be told there is no explanation for why they can’t conceive.1 Unexplained infertility does not, however, mean that you have no options. There is a reason for hope.

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Potential Causes of Female Infertility

Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN

Between 10% and 15% of couples will experience infertility. This means they will not conceive after at least one year of trying. Of these infertile couples, approximately one-third will discover fertility problems on the woman’s side, another third will find the problem on the man’s side, and the rest will find problems on both sides or receive a diagnosis of unexplained infertility.

What causes female infertility? In the simplest of terms, female infertility happens when one or more of the following occurs...

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Secondary Infertility Causes and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN

Secondary infertility is when a couple has had at least one child, is trying to get pregnant again, but doesn’t conceive after at least one year of trying. This diagnosis can be confusing and mind-boggling. You had no trouble getting pregnant last time. So, why isn’t it happening now?

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Why Am I Not Getting Pregnant?

Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN

So, you've been trying to get pregnant for awhile, but nothing is happening. Why are you not getting pregnant? There are many possible reasons, including ovulation irregularities, structural problems in the reproductive system, low sperm count, or an underlying medical problem.

While infertility can have symptoms like irregular periods or severe menstrual cramps, the truth is that most causes of infertility are silent. Male infertility rarely has symptoms. Here are eight possible reasons you haven't conceived yet.

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