Infertility is disheartening—especially when you don’t know the cause. Luckily, today’s infertility treatment options offer viable solutions for most cases, especially once the root cause is identified. Since 1985, the fertility doctors at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute have been helping those wishing to conceive uncover the causes of their fertility troubles, and find solutions that work. Led by a team of four board certified physicians, these caring Honolulu infertility specialists have the experience and expertise you need to help you complete your family.

Understanding the causes of infertility can help it seem much more manageable. During your first visit with your fertility doctor, they will likely be looking for signs of these common issues, so that they can identify the best infertility treatment options for you:

Age

As the age of a woman’s eggs is a strong contributing factor to fertility, your infertility specialist will place it in high consideration when recommending your best options. 

Anatomical Issues

Eggs have a long journey to travel from you ovaries, through the fallopian tubes, to fertilization, and into the nurturing environment of the uterus. Since anatomical issues require specific infertility treatment options, your fertility doctor will want to start by making sure everything along the way is running smoothly.

Ovulatory Dysfunction

Ovulation starts the conception process. Difficulties maturing and releasing an egg shake the very foundation of your fertility, and can be caused by a wide range of factors. Anything that affects the body’s response to hormonal triggers, including weight, PCOS, stress, and thyroid dysfunction, can cause ovulatory dysfunction. Your fertility doctor will want to address these issues before pursuing other options.

Male Infertility

Sperm disorders account for a third of infertility cases, and a combination of male and female infertility accounts for a second third. Know this: it’s necessary to consider both partners when identifying the root cause of fertility issues. Blood tests and semen analysis can be used to identify issues with sperm or hormone levels.

If you’re experiencing difficulties conceiving, Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute will help you find the cause with compassionate infertility specialists and comprehensive care. Visit their website to learn more about how they can help you determine the best infertility treatment options for your needs, or call (808) 946-2226 to start finding solutions today.