Common myths about Infertility

Here are 5 such myths we would like to dispel, so you have a lot less to worry about.

Myth: Women consuming birth control become infertile:

There are no methods of contraception that cause infertility. Some women get pregnant soon right after they stop taking birth control, even within the first month.

Myth: Having an irregular menstrual cycle is a sign of infertility:

Having an irregular period means a woman may have a difficult time predicting ovulation or may not ovulate at all. However, irregular periods do not determine impaired fertility. Women may have irregular periods for various reasons, starting from stress and over-exercise to a lot of stress.

Myth: A woman’s age doesn’t affect fertility:

Fertility usually starts to decline around the age of 35. Conceiving at a later age increases the risk of pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes and chromosomally abnormal fetuses.

Myth: Women having PCOS are unable to conceive

According to the stat, out of 50% of the women with infertility, up to 10 percent of women have components of the polycystic ovarian syndrome and roughly 6 to 10 percent of women have endometriosis. Although these conditions are not optimal for pregnancy, it simply means they just require help to conceive.

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