Being infertile is no laughing matter especially for couples who have been trying all their life conceiving just to have a child of their own. Knowing the signs and symptoms of infertility is a must-know. The most frequently asked questions on this topic are: When can a couple say that they are infertile? What are the symptoms of infertility for men and for women?

A couple can say that they are infertile if after one to two years of having unprotected coitus with an average of three times per week still does not end up in pregnancy. Once this happens, go to a doctor specializing on infertility problems immediately. Having your own OB-gyne and/or primary physician is a must-have for every couple trying to build a family.

Infertility signs and symptoms for men and women are almost the same. Infertility for men and women can be cause by weight problems. This is because weight problems cause hormonal imbalances. Both men and women can have infertility due to using of illegal drugs alcoholism. Being an alcoholic and drug-dependent provide a higher chance of ruining the different systems of the body needed for fertility. These unhealthy habits can ruin a woman’s capacity to conceive forever. What’s even worse is that these substances have the ability to damage the development of a fetus. On the other hand, alcohol and illegal substance have a big effect on the sperm production of men. This will end up in their inability to produce the right amount of sperm for conceiving.

Usually, women who have an irregular menstrual cycle (not part of the 28-32 normal menstrual cycles) are candidates for infertility. Weight problems for women are real serious and have a huge effect on their fertility. Being too thin or too fat are both not good for fertility. Anorexic women do not have the capacity to provide the nutrients needed for pregnancy. Obese women experience hormonal imbalance which affects the process of reproduction. While for men, undescended testicles are one of the most common sign of infertility. Signs and symptoms for infertility in men are usually physical and anatomical. The scrotum and the gonads exposed to heat are also a factor in a guy’s infertility. Most doctors also suggest that guys refrain from wearing tight-fitting undergarments for these can alter the production of the sperm.

Exhaust all methods available to be able to conceive. Sometimes, a couple’s only reason for the failure in their endeavor is because they are having intercourse during the wrong period. For a woman to get pregnant, intercourse should be done during her ovulation period. To determine if a woman is ovulation, couples can use an ovulation kits or use a method to track her basal body temperature.

Once a couple is aware of all the signs, symptoms and methods concerned with infertility, they can then make a decision on what is the best thing they can do for their situation. Also, determining infertility at an early age can save your life from life-threatening diseases caused by infertility complications.