Infertility

You may be surprised to learn that 12% to 15% of couples can’t get pregnant after a year of trying. If you’re frustrated every time your period arrives or worried about why it’s taking so long to get pregnant, you can start finding answers with infertility care at Feminine Urgicare in Paramus and Clifton, New Jersey. They welcome walk-in patients, but you can also call or book online to schedule an infertility evaluation. 

How is infertility defined?

Infertility means you can’t get pregnant after a year of having frequent, unprotected sex. However, you shouldn’t wait a year if you’re 35 or older. At that age, you should seek an infertility consultation after six months of trying to get pregnant.

What causes infertility in women?

Age is a crucial consideration for women because they’re born with all the eggs they’ll ever have. Women are at their peak of fertility in their 20s and early 30s. 

The number and quality of your eggs decline as you get older. After 40, your ability to get pregnant rapidly drops with every passing month.

Beyond age, the top infertility causes in women include: 

• Ovulation disorders
• Uterus conditions
• Fallopian tube blockages
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Estrogen imbalances
• Pelvic adhesions 

In some cases, extensive and specialized testing can’t find the reason for infertility. 

What causes male infertility?

Male infertility most often involves problems with the quantity and quality of sperm. Producing too few sperm or sperm that can’t move properly lowers their ability to fertilize an egg. Fertility in men is also affected by blocked tubes, enlarged veins around the testicles, injured testicles, and hormone imbalances. 

How is infertility treated?

Medical services are provided by Paramus Women's Acute Care or Clifton Women's Acute Care, depending on the location where the patient receives care. The first step is scheduling a comprehensive infertility evaluation with the caring clinical team. During your consultation, your independent healthcare provider learns about your medical history, reproductive health, and the steps you’ve taken to get pregnant.

Licensed practitioners perform an on-site ultrasound to find problems in your reproductive tract and may order blood tests to check for hormone imbalances or other conditions possibly affecting your fertility. 

The results of your initial evaluation and testing determine the next step. Your designated clinical provider may treat some underlying problems. Or, they may teach you how to time sex to occur when you’re fertile and help you manage stress. 

Your provider refers you to an outside specialist for ongoing care for gynecological problems causing infertility, when your age makes it more pressing to find a quick solution, or if they can’t identify a reason for your infertility.

No matter what infertility support you receive at the facility, you can depend on the medical team’s deep understanding and compassion to guide you through your journey to conceive.

Patients are welcome to walk into our locations, or you can call or book online to schedule an appointment if you have questions or want an infertility evaluation from a licensed medical professional.