If you and your partner have been unable to conceive, but doctors cannot determine precisely why, you may be diagnosed with unexplained infertility. However, it may still be possible for you to conceive, especially with the help of an infertility clinic. If you’ve received this diagnosis and want to have a baby, here's what you should know. 

What Is Unexplained Infertility?

When a couple visits an infertility clinic after failing to conceive, their providers will try to determine the underlying cause of the problem by evaluating both parties’ reproductive health. If they rule out all possible issues, the couple is said to have unexplained fertility, which is essentially an elimination diagnosis. A woman with unexplained infertility does not have any apparent issues with her eggs, Fallopian tubes, or ovaries, whereas a man with the same diagnosis does not have an obvious problem with his sperm count, motility, or shape. In other words, doctors have been able to rule out all known causes of infertility, but cannot identify what is causing the problem. 

What Should You Do Following a Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility?

Receiving a diagnosis of unexplained fertility can be a relief because it means neither you nor your partner has any serious health conditions. However, it can also be frustrating because there’s no obvious way to treat it. Typically, it’s wise for couples who receive such a diagnosis to continue trying for a baby while seeking a second opinion.

If another physician arrives at the same conclusion and the couple is still unable to conceive, undergoing various fertility treatments may be the answer. Depending on the circumstances, the couple could even learn what’s wrong while pursuing these treatments. For example, if poor egg or sperm quality is to blame, the tests performed before in vitro fertilization will reveal as much.

Many couples with unexplained infertility conceive with the help of Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute. The first infertility clinic on the islands, their state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located in the heart of Honolulu. Since 1985, they’ve provided compassionate care to couples trying to start or grow their families. To learn more about this infertility clinic, visit their website, or call (808) 946-2226 to set up a consultation.