Deciding to start a family can be an exciting moment in your life, but when conception doesn’t happen as soon as you were hoping, it can be frustrating. Infertility affects many women, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 7.3 million American women aged 15-44 have used fertility treatments. Fertility treatments include medications to stimulate ovulation, procedures to remove fibroids (if they affect your fertility), and procedures like intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization.
In addition to fertility treatments, lifestyle changes can also enhance your chances of conceiving. If you are concerned about your fertility, it’s important to begin the conversation with Dr. John Paciuc at his office in New York City as soon as you decide you’re ready for pregnancy.
Our team is here to explain eight lifestyle changes you can make and how we can help you when you’re ready to expand your family.
What is infertility?
Infertility is characterized by the inability to conceive despite frequent, unprotected intercourse for one year for women under 35 years of age. If you’re 35 years or older, infertility is defined as inability to conceive after six months of unprotected intercourse.
Infertility can be caused by many conditions including:
- Hormonal issues in either men or women
- Structural abnormalities such as a uterine fibroid
- Low sperm count and/or poor sperm quality
- Infrequent or lack of ovulation
Working with a skilled infertility specialist like Dr. Paciuc can help you decide which lifestyle factors can benefit you the most.
Enhance your fertility naturally
Once you determine the cause of your infertility, you can begin to explore these natural lifestyle changes.
When lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough
While these lifestyle changes are all good habits to adopt, sometimes they just aren’t enough to help you achieve pregnancy. That’s why Dr. Paciuc and our team are proud to offer infertility workups and fertility treatment planning. If you’d like to learn more about your options, call 212-737-3356 to request an appointment at our clinic, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.