By Allen James

If you're a woman and you're experiencing some reproductive
difficulty, or if you've been diagnosed as infertile by your
obstetrician or gynecologist, you need to know what the facts
are versus the myths when it comes to what causes female
infertility. It will help you if you know the facts instead of
believing in half-truths or absolute misinformation. Once you
have the real facts, you can decide what to do about them.

There are 3 very common myths as to the causes of female
infertility. Let's dispel them here.

Myth #1: Your infertility is "all in your head"

This myth is a common one, in part because it is true that
couples often have dealt with infertility and then eventually
have become pregnant on their own. Some have said that this is
because many reproductive problems are stress related or that a
couple is overly focused on becoming pregnant. It's true that
stress and other things can contribute to female infertility,
but it's certainly not the only cause, and is not the most
common one.

Advances in modern medicine over the past several decades have
been able to pinpoint and often treat both male infertility and
female infertility. Indeed, modern medicine can find and treat
even the most minute of causes that even a few years ago could
not be determined. However, the "it's all in your head" myth
continues to persist in that it's often thought that failure to
become pregnant is a mental hurdle to overcome rather than a
physical one, for the most part. Nonetheless, physical causes
for either the man or woman are the most common reason for not
becoming pregnant.

Myth #2: Miscarriage causes female infertility

First of all, you must remember that most miscarriages are not
the fault of the woman whatsoever. Most miscarriages in fact are
not caused by overwork or any other "controllable" stress or
strain. In fact, most doctors see miscarriage as a symptom, not
the problem itself. Such things as environmental toxins,
radiation, hormonal problems, abnormalities of the uterus, for
example, cause many miscarriages, as does something called an
"incompetent" cervix, or other pre-existing medical conditions.
Still other miscarriages have no cause that can be found if the
miscarriage happens very early in pregnancy, but it is simply
assumed that there is some sort of fetal abnormality that made
it impossible for the fetus to survive. In short, miscarriage
itself is not a symptom of infertility, since "infertile" means
the woman cannot become pregnant at all. With miscarriage, the
woman has no difficulty becoming pregnant, but if miscarriage is
common problem, it is a symptom of some other difficulty.

Myth #3: If you've already had at least one child by "natural"
means, you're not infertile

Indeed, parents who have had at least one child can become
infertile thereafter. This is called secondary infertility. In
some cases, female infertility difficulties don't manifest until
after the birth of a least one child.

If you're a woman who has difficulty with any of these issues,
you should address them directly with your doctor and only your
doctor. If you feel you're not getting straight information, get
a second opinion and/or consult a specialist. However, simply
relying on myth alone is not going to solve your problems for
you and will only help ensure that they continue.

About the Author: Allen James is dedicated to helping couples
experience the miracle of childbirth. Download a FREE report
revealing proven, simple ways to improve your odds of conceiving
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