How Do You Know If You Have Secondary Infertility?

If you think you do, see your physician sooner rather than later. Your chance for a healthy pregnancy may be much more successful if begun early.

Take Dr. Donnica's Decisionnaire ™. Check off all the risk factors that apply to you and take this list with you when you consult your physician.

___	You have had a child, but you have been unable to conceive again despite unprotected, regular intercourse for a year after you were no longer nursing.
___	You or your partner has had a sexually transmitted disease since having your previous child.
___	You have irregular menstrual cycles with periods further apart than every 35 days.
___	You have had two or more miscarriages.
___	You have a systemic illness, such as diabetes or thyroid disease.
___	You are taking certain chronic medications, such as ACE inhibitors to lower cholesterol, or medications to treat ovarian cysts or endometriosis.
___	You are over 35 years old.
___	You have had pelvic inflammatory disease.
___	Your partner has had an inguinal hernia or a varicocele.
___	You or your partner has had chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
___	You have had any pelvic or abdominal surgeries.
___	Your mother or your partner's mother was given DES during her pregnancy.
___	You have a history of very painful periods.
___	A doctor once told you that you might have trouble getting pregnant.

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Created: 9/22/2000  -  Donnica Moore, M.D.