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Infertility impacts more Americans than you may think, affecting one in eight couples on average. Still, a sense of stigma surrounds the topic, often deterring people from sharing their experiences openly. This year’s National Infertility Awareness Week, from April 22 to 28, intends to #flipthescript and change the way that people view infertility. Learn more about the topic and what you can do to contribute to the movement.

An Introduction to Infertility

infertilityInfertility can impact people of any race, religion, sexuality, or economic status. Both men and women can be affected. Formally, it is clinically defined as a failure to conceive after at least 12 months of regular unprotected sex. 

Various factors can lead to infertility. In women, causes include congenital disabilities, pelvic inflammatory disease, and reproductive conditions like endometriosis. In men, the reasons could range from low numbers of sperm to blockages preventing sperm from leaving the testes.

The great news is that many solutions are available to address infertility in men and women. From hormones to surgery, various options are available. The exact treatment will depend on the diagnosis, but there is more hope for couples struggling to conceive than ever before.

How You Can Help #FlipTheScript

Despite the increasingly positive outlook when it comes to infertility treatments, many couples are still shy about discussing the topic. This is where National Infertility Awareness Week wants to change things. By encouraging people to share their stories, the #FlipTheScript campaign aims to combat stigma.

Greater awareness can also be essential in encouraging couples who are struggling to conceive to get help. The sooner infertility is diagnosed, the sooner a solution can be found. Once couples know what they are dealing with, they can move ahead in finding ways that will allow their family to grow.

 

Join Thameside ObGyn Centre, in Groton, CT, as they #flipthescript this National Infertility Awareness Week. These professionals will be happy to answer questions you may have regarding fertility issues and treatments. Their comprehensive OB-GYN services include everything from birth control counseling to prenatal and pregnancy care. To schedule an appointment, call (860) 445-5107, and visit them online to learn more about their services.

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