Women are trying to find all the information they can about infertility and related issues, a study confirmed this week. This comes as no surprise, given the fact that one in eight couples face the problem of infertility at some point in their lives.

The survey made by Fertility LifeLines(TM) adn Conceive Magazine in the US, showed that a large number of women seek information online and via blogs and other resources. Almost half of the women consulted thought that information about fertility available was enough, while the other half find it hard to gather the information they need to make decisions.

The study also shows that most women are waiting longer than recommended to consult a specialist. It is usually recommended that couples seek medical help when they have tried for a baby without success for more than a year, or 6 months if the woman is more than 35 years old. However, only one third of couples who have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year consult a fertility specialist.

Also, the fact is that most women are surprised when they find out they have fertility issues. About 70 percent of the women consulted said they were shocked when they found out they were having difficulties getting pregnant.

Regarding this survey, Dr Alice D Domar, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, said that “with current medical advances in fertility
treatments, women are having more success getting pregnant today than
they were just 10 years ago. Unfortunately, women are
waiting longer than necessary to seek medical help because they are
concerned with both the emotional and financial impact of treatment”

It is therefore important that women who have been trying for babies for more than a year now consult a specialist, so that the cause for the problem is detected and the couple assisted with the best method available for them.

Via | Commonvoice