Reasons for delay in pregnancy

The couple planning for a baby and every month the woman gets negative on the pregnancy test makes her more disappointed, stressed, and desperate. For some, the pregnancy becomes easy but not for all. The delay in the pregnancy can be of many reasons some are natural and some are due to the lifestyle followed by the couple. In today’s world technology and medicine have improved very much infertility can be easily treated by various treatments. The important thing is you had to visit the gynaecologist-obstetrician at the right time.

For women getting pregnant is the most precious and exciting moment to get their baby soon. If this is not happening at the right time she feels worried and asks her question, “When will I get pregnant?”. Knowing the common reasons for pregnancy delay may help you to fix your problem and get pregnant soon. Let us see the reasons for the delay in pregnancy in detail.

Symptoms of infertility in women

For most infertility in women, the symptoms are silent and they could not feel any signs. And there are some come symptoms it is better to consult your doctor and check if you face any of these symptoms.

•          Irregular periods.

•          Over bleeding.

•          Severe pain during mensuration. Cramps, pelvic pain, back pain.

•          Pain during sexual contact

Hormonal changes can also be the reason for infertility. During the hormonal changes, the women can get symptoms like

•          Weight gain.

•          Facial hair growth.

•          Acne and changes in the skin tone.

•          Loss of hair

These are some of the symptoms of infertility in women. Do not delay checking with your doctor soon when you face these symptoms when your pregnancy is getting delayed.

For late pregnancy, the problem can be with anyone either women or men. It is better to get a doctor's consultation for both to diagnose the reason for infertility. A couple has to try for a minimum of 6 months to 8 months and it is not resulting means surely having to contact the doctor. If the couple is aged 30 plus it is better to consult the doctor initially so that the doctor can diagnose the reason early and go for further treatment.

Reasons for delay in pregnancy

Ovulation problem

When a woman is not ovulating then there is no chance of pregnancy. Ovulation is the process of releasing an egg from the ovary that comes through the fallopian tubes and gets fertilized. The common reason for delaying pregnancy is anovulation. There are a lot of reasons for anovulation. They are, PCOS, thyroid, primary ovarian insufficiency, obesity. Ovulation problems can easily be known by having an irregular mensuration cycle.

Block in fallopian tubes

Fallopian tubes are narrow tubes that connect the ovary and the uterus in the female reproductive system. The egg released from the ovary travels through the fallopian tube encounters the sperm gets fertilized reaches the uterus and starts to grow. If there is a blockage in the fallopian tube then the pregnancy is delayed. The partial blockage or single fallopian tube blockage has a 30% chance of pregnancy, but fully blocked tubes should be treated with surgical methods.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is the most painful condition where the uterus lining has endometrium cells or tissue. A woman with severe endometriosis has difficulty in pregnancy. This endometriosis stops the egg, prevents the sperm to enter the tube, blocks the tube, etc. Mild endometriosis can be easily cured by having medications and hormone treatment.

Pregnancy with endometriosis needs more attention, the risk of miscarriage is high. Women with endometriosis have irregular periods, and pain during the mensuration cycle.

Timing

To avoid the delayed pregnancy, the ovulation timing for the women should be known and on those particular days when the couple tries for pregnancy, you can get your result positive. But the issues the women with the irregular mensuration cycle cannot determine the ovulation period. Having sexual contact before the ovulation period can only result in pregnancy easily.

PCOS –Polycystic ovary syndrome

Most women are suffering from PCOS which is the major reason for pregnancy delay. Excess of androgen hormone affects the egg ovulation and release of the egg. Women with PCOS have weight gain problems, facial hair, hair loss, irregular periods. It can be easily treated by having hormone medications, following a proper diet, and physical exercise. Reducing weight can increase the chance of pregnancy.

Other health disorders

Apart from the above reasons, there are some health disorders like diabetes, thyroid, anaemia that can also be the reason for pregnancy delay. For men, infertility can be because of sperm count and quality. Sexually transmitted diseases can also be the reason. Early diagnosing can give a better result.

Other than health disorders in the fast-moving world both men and women are in hurry to earn, get settled, and go for a baby. Work pressure, stress, depression is also the reason for pregnancy delay. Getting pregnant is not the writing the program and running the output. It is a natural process, both of them should be involved with happiness and patience.

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