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Secondary Infertility


Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant, or to carry a pregnancy to term, following the birth of one or more biological children without the use of assisted reproductive technologies or fertility medications. The causes of secondary infertility are similar to the causes of primary infertility. However, the workup should focus on specific factors that have changed with you or your partner since having your first child. Some causes of secondary infertility are:

MATERNAL AGE
This is the most common reason for secondary infertility. Couples often delay trying for another child. The natural decline in ovarian function is the single most important factor in fertility.

PELVIC/TUBAL FACTORS
Medical conditions such as sexually transmitted diseases, endometriosis, Asherman’s Syndrome (intra-uterine adhesions from scarring after uterine surgery), or a history of a ruptured appendix can lead to pelvic adhesions that can cause infertility. In many cases, laparoscopic surgery is used to clean up the reproductive system and restore it to normal functioning.

MALE FACTOR
Changes in sperm quality or quantity can occur at any time. High fevers, infections, and even some medication can aid in the decline of sperm production. The physician may want to check these parameters through a semen analysis.  

LIFE STYLE ISSUES
Factors such as weight can have an impact on fertility. Tobacco use by either cigarette smoking or chewing tobacco also impacts sperm and egg quality, and increases complications during a pregnancy.

RESOURCES:
Age and Fertility
Endometriosis

Male Factor
Smoking and Infertility
Weight and Infertility


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1506 E Broadway
uite 220
Columbia, MO 65201
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Phone: 573-443-4511
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  • About Us
    • Our Team >
      • Gil Wilshire
      • Anil Dubey
    • Our Lab
    • Get Started >
      • Financial Information
      • Out-of-Town Patients
    • Referring Physicians
    • Missouri Fertility in the News
    • Success Stories
    • COVID-19 Policies
  • Services
    • Infertility >
      • Evaluation & Diagnosis
      • Ovulation Induction
      • IUI
      • IVF
    • Fertility >
      • Fertility Assessment
      • Egg Freezing
      • Sperm Cyropreservation
      • Embryo Banking
      • Fertility Preservation: Medical Necessity
    • Third Party Reproduction
    • Reproductive Surgery
    • Patient Resources >
      • Support and Counseling
      • Nutrition & Wellness
      • Medication Education
    • Fertility Facts >
      • Age & Infertility
      • Conception 101
      • Endocrine Disorders
      • Endometriosis
      • Fallopian Tube Issues
      • Female Infertility
      • Infertility FAQs
      • Infertility Myths
      • Male Infertility
      • PCOS
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Premature Ovarian Failure
      • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
      • Secondary Infertility
      • Sexually Transmitted Disease
      • Unexplained Infertility
      • Uterine Disorders
  • IVF
    • Evaluating an IVF Lab
    • IVF FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Patient Portal