Infertility is the incapability of a couple to conceive even after they have had unprotected intercourse for at least 12 months. This is called primary infertility. Some couples suffer from secondary infertility in which they have conceived at least once before but are unable to become pregnant at present.

No matter what type of infertility you are suffering from, there are immense physical and emotional causes behind this factor. One of the most significant factors for infertility in women is her age. However, other causes are endometriosis, pituitary tumors, polycystic ovarian syndrome and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Common Signs of Infertility in Females 

It is good to identify the signs of infertility as soon as possible so that you can work positively in the right direction to correct it. Just remember one thing, there are many women who suffer from this problem and you are not the only one.

• Irregular Periods – Irregular periods is one of the main signs of infertility in female that can tell you that there might be some problem with your reproductive system. Every woman who is in the child bearing age must have regular periods. 

• Miscarriage – Many women do not come to know that they were pregnant if they have early miscarriage. Most often women think that the period was late for some days. Although miscarriage is not one of the main signs, by contacting a gynecologist you can find out whether there is any problem or not.

• Heavy or Very Nominal Bleeding – Bleeding for 3 – 7 days during periods is considered normal. If you find that it is very light or heavy, you should get in touch with a doctor immediately. If the type of bleeding changes from one month to another, you need to see a doctor. 

• Age – One of the main factors that can affect fertility in females is age. If you are above the age of 35 and you have been trying to conceive for more than even six months, you should see a doctor.

• Underweight or Overweight – If you are underweight, it is possible that you lack proper nutrition and hence unable to conceive. On the other hand obesity is also said to be one of the reasons behind infertility in women.

• Chronic Illness – If you or your partner suffers from any of the chronic illnesses like diabetes, thyroid problems or even hypertension, you might have to deal with fertility problems.

• Smoking or Alcohol – If you or your partner smokes or consumes alcohol, the infertility might be due to that. You can consult your doctor and find out. 

• History of STDs – In this case there are no apparent signs of infertility. If you or your partner has a history, get the respective tests done by consulting a specialist.

It is good to consult a doctor if you find any of these signs of infertility. However, you can be easily treated naturally and safely provided you approach the doctor as early as possible. The treatment depends on the cause of infertility in you and may involve simple counseling, medicines to treat the infection or go through sophisticated medical procedure to treat infertility.

The above signs of infertility may or may not be responsible for the fertility problem you are facing. Some of the people have regular menstrual cycles, regular sex, and a healthy lifestyle and even then they suffer from infertility problem.