According to Dr. Rania Ibrahim, the main symptom of infertility is a couple’s inability to conceive. A menstrual cycle that lasts for 35 days or more, less than 21 days, is irregular or absent altogether can be a sign that the patient is not ovulating, which is typically associated with female infertility. There typically are no other outward signs or symptoms.
When to seek help from your OB-GYN depends somewhat on your age for the following reasons:
- If you’re in your early 30s or younger, most OB-GYNs suggest trying to conceive for at least one year before having any tests performed.
- If you’re between the ages of 35 and 40, discuss your concerns with your OB-GYN after you have been trying to conceive for about six months.
- If you’re over the age of 40, your OB-GYN may recommend beginning testing and/or treatment right away.
Your OB-GYN also may want to begin testing immediately if you or your partner has any diagnosed fertility problems, or if you have a background of irregular or painful periods, pelvic inflammatory disease, multiple miscarriages, previous cancer treatments or endometriosis.
Certain factors that may place you at higher risk of infertility include:
Age: As a woman ages, the quality and number of her eggs begin to decrease.
Smoking: Not only can smoking damage your cervix and fallopian tubes, it also increases your risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Weight: If you’re significantly overweight or underweight, it may hinder normal ovulation.
Sexual history: Sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can damage the fallopian tubes.
Alcohol: Excessive drinking is connected with an increased risk of ovulation disorders and endometriosis.
If you are suffering from infertility and need a caring and experienced OB-GYN Montgomery TX then please reach out to the professional and caring staff at New Beginnings OB-GYN under the direction of Dr. Rania Ibrahim in Conroe, TX.
Don’t wait – call us today at (936) 441-8635 to schedule your confidential consultation.
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Dr. Rania Ibrahim is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a Medical Practice located in Montgomery County, serving patients in Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring and Magnolia, Texas. New Beginnings Ob/Gyn offers many services including Prenatal care, treatment of hot flashes and menopause symptoms, treatment of endometriosis and painful periods, uterine ablation, routine well women exams, infertility treatment, as well as treatments of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
You can work together from the initial consultation to the implementation of your own personal birth plan, and follow-up. Dr. Rania Ibrahim has enormous experience in high risk obstetrics. She is a skilled surgeon and has an excellent and caring team.
Dr. Rania Ibrahim is sympathetic to the needs of women. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery and performs robotic (DaVinci) assisted myomectomies and hysterectomies.
New Beginnings OB-GYN proudly serves the residents of Montgomery County, Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, and Magnolia, Texas.
Note: Hospital deliveries and procedures are conveniently offered at Houston Methodist Hospital the Woodlands, Conroe Regional Medical Center, CHI-St Luke’s-The Woodlands, and Memorial Hermann Medical Center-The Woodlands.