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Fertility Crushers

Are Common Mistakes Keeping You from Conceiving?

By Teri Brown

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  • Some doctors may not be up-to-date with the latest tests, procedures, technologies and medications. For example, the post coital test looks for sperm in a woman's cervix after the couple has had intercourse. In the past, it was believed that failure to find moving sperm could be a sign of a woman "killing off" her partner's sperm. However, several rigorously performed studies have shown that the test is worthless. Despite the fact that this has been well known for decades, some doctors still use the test today.
  • Spending too much time on one treatment. For example, a commonly used fertility medication is Clomid. The vast majority of women who will conceive taking Clomid will do so within the first four to five months of use. However, some doctors will keep patients on Clomid for many months and even years. Besides being a poor treatment after the first few months, long-term treatment with this medication is potentially harmful, and the manufacturer says that it should not be used for more than 6 cycles.
  • Failure to be more aggressive with older patients (age 37 and above). As women age, their fertility decreases. It is important to be more aggressive in the treatment of these women. Treatments should be considered sooner, and the type of treatments should be more aggressive than for younger women.

    • If you find that you are making one or more of the mistakes mentioned in this article, take a deep breath; you're not alone. Don't worry or fret anymore than you already have. Instead, talk with your partner and medical providers about your concerns. Stay informed and stay on track, so that you can make your dreams of family come true.

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