A Guide for Women Navigating Fertility Challenges

A women’s fertility tends to decline as women gets older. Understanding your fertility and knowing your options can help you to navigate your journey with confidence. This guide offers tips, and advice for women trying to conceive.

It is important to note though that everyone is different, and every journey will be different. It is important to not compare yourself to others and to just focus on what is best for you. Our team here at Complete Fertility want to best for you and your journey. If you have any questions, please contact us and we can best advise you.

Infertility Signs to look out for:

While it can take several months for any couple to conceive, if you've been trying for over 6 months without success if you're over 35, it may indicate fertility issues. It's a good idea to consult a fertility specialist after trying for 6 months, as fertility naturally declines with age. Other signs can include:

Irregular Menstrual Cycles

If your cycles become more irregular or significantly shorter/longer, it could indicate an issue with ovulation. Inconsistent cycles may suggest hormonal imbalances, such as those seen in conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or perimenopause, which can affect fertility.

History of Miscarriages

If you've experienced multiple miscarriages, this could be a sign of underlying fertility issues, including egg quality, chromosomal abnormalities, or uterine issues like fibroids or scarring.

Pain during Intercourse

Pain during sex, particularly deep pelvic pain, may be a sign of endometriosis or fibroids, both of which can contribute to infertility.

Underlying Health Conditions

Certain medical conditions can impact fertility.

Hormone Imbalance

Signs of hormonal imbalances can indicate conditions like PCOS or perimenopause, which may affect your fertility.

Fertility Tips

• Get checked.
• Track ovulation.
• Have a healthy lifestyle.
• Take prenatal vitamins.
• Manage stress.

Fertility Treatment Options

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
Eggs are fertilized in a lab and embryos are transferred to the uterus.

ICSI (Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

A type of IVF treatment that involves the injection of a single sperm straight into each egg. The fertilised egg (embryo) can then be transferred into the womb of the woman as in a normal IVF cycle.

Donor Eggs
For women with diminished ovarian reserve, using a donor egg may increase success rates.

If you've been trying to conceive for over 12 months (or 6 months if the woman is over 35) with no success, we recommend that you speak to a fertility specialist. However, you don't have to wait for a fixed period - you can book an appointment with our fertility specialists whenever you are ready to conceive.