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Around 1 in 8 couples who are trying to conceive run into bumps along the baby-making path.
Ovulation generally happens around halfway through your menstrual cycle.
But figuring out when that is can sometimes take some detective work, especially if your cycles are irregular.
double-check you understandhow to track them, plusovulation signs to watch for.
Theyre the exception, not the norm.
So even though it can be hard, be patient.
Its within the realm of normal to take up to a year to get pregnant if youre under 35.
He can try makinglifestyle changesto give his swimmers a boost, too.
Endometriosis doesnt always cause fertility issues.
Fibroid-related fertility issues can often be solved by treating or removing the growths.
That scarring can make it harder to get pregnant and once it occurs, it cant be reversed.
To get them back on track, start by seeing your doctor to figure out the possible underlying cause.
The news can be hard to process, but it doesnt mean you cant have a baby.
If youre under 30, your doctor might recommend taking some more time to try conceive by having sex.
But you’re able to also talk about fertility treatments likein vitro fertilization(IVF).
If youre over 40, its worth talking with your doctor right away.
Sometimes theres no good answer for why a couple cant get pregnant.
But very often there is and treating the issue can make you more likely to conceive.
The road to a baby just might be a little longer than you first expected.
