Fertility Problems Are you trying to conceive for the past few months but without any success? If you are below 35 and you have been trying to conceive for the past few months then there is no reason to be alarmed or concerned. All you need to do is keep trying and know all about the tricks of conceiving. But if you are above 35 then there might be some problem why it’s difficult to conceive. Consult your doctor to diagnose the fertility problem that you might be facing. Researchers estimate that as many as one in ten couples have trouble getting pregnant. However that doesn’t mean that you will never have babies. You might just be having some fertility problem which can be cured and all you need is extra time or medical intervention to get pregnant. Read on to learn more about conditions that can lead to impaired fertility. What factors are linked to fertility problems? If any of the following conditions applies to you or your partner, tell your doctor. Waiting a full six months or a year to try to conceive naturally may be a waste of your time. Therefore keep a check on your body symptoms and act fast. During ovulation the discharge is clean, thin and elastic and has a similar consistency to egg white. The nature of this fertile mucus helps the sperm of your partner to swim up through the vagina and cervix, through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes thereby helping you conceive. For women: A history of: • Endometriosis: Your uterus is lined with tissue called the endometrium. When this tissue grows outside the uterus, usually in the reproductive organs (ovaries, Fallopian tubes), intestines, rectum, or bladder, it creates a condition called endometriosis. • Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow from muscle tissue in the uterus. Fibroids, also called leiomyoma or myoma of the uterus, can grow on your uterine wall, within your uterine wall, or in the uterine cavity. Fibroids can be as small as a pea or as large as a basketball, and are almost always benign, no matter how large they get. • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Blocked Fallopian tubes from an infection or previous surgery • Sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia or gonorrhea • Painful or irregular periods • Excessive facial and body hair • Pelvic or abdominal surgery • Chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, or thyroid disease Or if you currently: • Smoke • Are more than 25 percent under- or overweight For men: A history of: • Infection with the mumps virus after puberty • Chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, or thyroid disease • Undescended testicles • Testicular tumors, cysts or cancer, varicoceles Or if you currently: • Take medications such as some steroids or antihypertensives • Smoke tobacco or marijuana • Use a hot tub or sauna regularly • Go on frequent long-distance bike rides