Q&A: Why am I having trouble getting pregnant?

by Dr. Gerard M. DiLeo

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 16 months. I am 34 and already have a 11 year old son. I had no trouble except with delivery (c-section). Last month I went in to see why and had a hysterosalpingogram. They put the dye in and found I only have half a uterus and one tube and ovary. The one tube I had was blocked and he opened it up. So, if I had one child ok, why am I having so much trouble and how do I increase my odds of getting pregnant. Or are my efforts futile?

No, your efforts aren't futile if you want a pregnancy.

However, half of infertility is male-related, so a sperm count is absolutely mandatory. If you don't have that done, then if there's a male problem, all of the fancy treatments for you really will be futile.

Sign Up for Our Newsletters
Follow Us
from beyond babyzone:
Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, profile photo and other personal information you make public on Facebook (e.g., school, work, current city, age) will appear with your comment. Comments, together with personal information accompanying them, may be used on BabyZone.com and other Disney media platforms. Learn More.
BabyZone Community
Look Who's Talking New
in BabyZone Community
From beyond babyzone
X

more in BabyZone

10 Excitingly Exotic Baby Names
10 Excitingly Exotic Baby Names
read more >