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Health Conditions
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Infertility
What are the symptoms?
Infertility has no easily-recognized symptoms. In fact, most individuals do not even realize they are infertile until they try to conceive a child. However, only about 45% of infertile couples seek medical help.
For those undergoing medical evaluation of fertility, the first step is usually complete physical examinations to rule out medical causes, such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for both partners. Each will also be checked for structural abnormalities, such as undescended testicles (for men) and missing or blocked fallopian tubes (for women). Additionally, medical histories will be taken to identify potential contributing factors such as past abdominal infections and previous surgeries. For women, information about menstrual cycles, previous pregnancies, and use of contraceptives will be needed.
Typically, the next steps in evaluating couples for infertility are:
- an analysis of the man?s semen
- an evaluation of the woman?s ovulation
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the symptoms?
