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Secondary Infertility
Could Secondary Infertility Happen to You?
By Pat Dimmig
Patient involvement during treatment is essential. You should research, ask questions and express concerns as soon as they arise. You must also let the doctor know the things with which you are and are not comfortable. If there is any doubt, consider seeking a second opinion.
No matter what the tests find, consider all options. Crystal Irwin of Moreno Valley, Calif., is trying to conceive her third child. Her first two were conceived while on birth control, so she and her husband suspected problems after three months of trying while off birth control. They had been trying since November 1998 and decided to pursue adoption after a miscarriage. They had not previously sought treatment, due to lack of coverage and concerns about the safety of drugs in relation to her family history of cancer.
"We hoped to experience pregnancy together," Irwin says. "That was more our drive for conception than the overwhelming desire for another biological child. It is a factor, just not an overwhelming one. We both love kids and enjoy their company, whether they are related to us or not. So we have discussed adopting older kids. This gives them a home where they will be loved and appreciated and allows us to expand our family. Due to my childhood experiences, I feel I can understand much of what a kid in foster care has been through. I think we, as a family, have a lot to offer a kid who has been through a difficult time."
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