When Is It Time to See a Fertility Doctor? | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

                 When Is It Time to See a Fertility Doctor?

After 40, a woman's eggs drop in quality as well as quantity, so not only are the chances of conceiving fewer, but the risk for miscarriage is greater. At the age of 40, about 50% of a woman's embryos contain an abnormal number of chromosomes,Dr Rama Sofat explains. 

Your BMI is high or low

Before you start trying Your weight can impact the reproductive functions and the hormonal balance of your body. "Women with a BMI [body mass index] under 18 or over 30 may be at higher risk for infertility and also complications during pregnancy,". 


You have a thyroid condition

Your thyroid is tied into your hormones, so if it's out of whack it may impact your chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy. Abnormal thyroid function may be associated with infertility, miscarriage, and abnormalities of fetal brain development as described by Dr Rama Sofat . . 

If you suspect thyroid issues, see a doctor right away; but if it's already being monitored and regulated with medications, it should be a nonissue.

You have a known reproductive issue

Women with known issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis, should be evaluated as soon as they begin attempting pregnancy. Waiting 6 to 12 months is not always productive in such cases. Many women with PCOS don't ovulate, so you'll need medications to help jump-start it as described by Dr Rama Sofat.

You've had multiple miscarriages


It's time to have a fertility workup if you've had a couple of positive pregnancy tests but no baby. "Anatomic problems with the uterus, such as a uterine septum or scar tissue can cause pregnancy loss,"  "Abnormalities of thyroid function, a genetic issue called chromosomal translocation, and issues related to blood clotting may also be linked with recurrent miscarriage."