Signs of Infertility You Didn’t Know About (But Should)

Often it seems that your body will try to tell you if something is wrong. Pain is an indicator of this, getting your attention to the affected area. If you burn yourself cooking, pain signals immediately let you know that has happened, and where on your body it has happened. But sometimes these indicators can be more subtle, and so often they will go unnoticed unless you know what to look for. For example, signs that could be telling you about fertility problems may go unnoticed because you don’t know what to look for.

Signs of infertility

Difficulties during menstruation such as experiencing pain during, a period that seems to never end, or failure to have a period can all be indicators of infertility. Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland) can attribute to infertility.

Thyroid

Your thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that control your ovulation and menstruation cycles, so if it isn’t working correctly this can lead to infertility. Signs of hypothyroidism are having cold hands and feet, constipation, dry skin, fatigue, and memory loss.

Obesity

Obesity is an indicator of potential fertility problems. If your BMI is 30-40 you stand a very good chance of experiencing infertility due to being overweight.

Leaks

Leaking nipples are another indicator of problems, (Hyperprolactinemia). Unless you are pregnant or just gave birth you should not be lactating. This comes from an excessive amount of the hormone prolactin.

PCOS

If you are a female, generally you shouldn’t have an excessive amount of facial hair. Very thin, fine fuzz is one thing, but if you need a shave then it’s likely that you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Another sign of this is that if you are losing hair from areas that you should have a lot, such as your scalp. Acne and problems with menstruation can also be indicators of PCOS.

STD’s

If you have a history of STD’s, specifically gonorrhea, you may have problems with fertility. The problem is that many women do not show symptoms of this STD. Symptoms can be pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, and bleeding mid cycle. If you have had unprotected sex and think you may be at risk, ask your OB to be tested.


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