{"id":39500,"date":"2025-06-23T12:55:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/?p=39500"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:45","slug":"when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"When to see a fertility specialist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Almost all couples who start trying to get pregnant ask themselves the same question:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-pregnant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How long will it take?<\/a>\u00a0Or,\u00a0<strong>at what point should I go to an assisted reproduction clinic if I don\u2019t conceive naturally?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are questions that couples will start to ask themselves over and over as the months go by and the pregnancy tests are negative.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, at URE Centro Gutenberg, an assisted reproduction clinic in Malaga, we want to make it very clear at what point you should request your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/your-first-fertility-consultation-what-you-need-to-know-before-seeing-a-fertility-specialist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first fertility appointment<\/a>\u00a0if you are having problems conceiving at home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#What_is_assisted_reproduction\" >What is assisted reproduction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Reasons_to_make_an_appointment_with_an_assisted_reproduction_clinic\" >Reasons to make an appointment with an assisted reproduction clinic.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Maternal_age\" >Maternal age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#When_youve_been_having_regular_unprotected_intercourse_for_a_year\" >When you\u2019ve been having regular, unprotected intercourse for a year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Ovulation_problems\" >Ovulation problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Blocked_fallopian_tubes\" >Blocked fallopian tubes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Endometriosis\" >Endometriosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Uterine_fibroids\" >Uterine fibroids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/when-to-see-a-fertility-specialist\/#Sperm_factor\" >Sperm factor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_assisted_reproduction\"><\/span><strong>What is assisted reproduction?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, we are going to explain what assisted reproduction is.<\/p>\n<p>Assisted reproduction<strong>\u00a0is a group of techniques, almost all of them carried out in a laboratory, which involve the handling of the female and male gametes (eggs and sperm), in order to achieve fertilisation of the egg and the subsequent pregnancy in infertile couples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We can say that\u00a0<strong>a couple is dealing with infertility<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>if they have not conceived naturally after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse<\/strong>\u00a0(2 to 3 times a week).<\/p>\n<p>These techniques are also used by<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/become-a-mother-if-i-dont-have-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">single mothers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-can-two-moms-start-a-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">same\u2011sex female couples<\/a>\u00a0who wish to start a family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_make_an_appointment_with_an_assisted_reproduction_clinic\"><\/span><strong>Reasons to make an appointment with an assisted reproduction clinic.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-a-females-age-impacts-her-fertility-and-chances-of-becoming-a-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The age of the female is a determining factor when it comes to fertility<\/strong><\/a>, and we are all aware that as a society we are increasingly delaying motherhood.<\/p>\n<p>Our current pace of life, little to no work\u2011life balance, the difficulty in finding a partner\u2026 mean that the average age of patients who go to specialised assisted reproduction clinics has gone up over the last ten years. For example, at URE Centro Gutenberg the average age of our patients is currently about 38 years old.<\/p>\n<p>But age is not the only factor.\u00a0<strong>There may also be other issues which are making it difficult to have children, problems that may or may not have been detected earlier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We are going to answer these and other questions so that you know for sure when there are enough reasons for you to put yourself in the hands of the best specialists in assisted reproduction.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternal_age\"><\/span><strong>Maternal age<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The best age for childbearing for females is close to 20 years old<\/strong>. Fertility gradually declines starting at the age of 30, and it especially begins to fall after the age of 38.<\/p>\n<p>To give you an idea, the odds of getting pregnant each month you try at the age of 30 are around 20%.<\/p>\n<p>However, at the age of 40 this percentage falls drastically to 5% for each cycle, and if you are 45 years old or older the likelihood of conceiving is almost zero.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_youve_been_having_regular_unprotected_intercourse_for_a_year\"><\/span><strong>When you\u2019ve been having regular, unprotected intercourse for a year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To find out if you have a fertility issue you will first have to try to get pregnant naturally, right? To do this,\u00a0<strong>specialists recommend having unprotected intercourse 2 to 3 times a week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>According to data from the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), approximately 25% of couples get pregnant after the first month of having regular, unprotected intercourse, 85% conceive after one year and 90% conceive after two years.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason,\u00a0<strong>it is advisable to go to a fertility clinic and undergo a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/basic-fertility-study-what-tests-are-needed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">basic fertility study<\/a>\u00a0if you have unsuccessfully been trying to conceive for one year<\/strong>. If you are over the age of 35, you should go after trying for 6 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ovulation_problems\"><\/span><strong>Ovulation problems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many women deal with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ovulation<\/a>\u00a0problems due to hormone imbalances that prevent the ovaries from functioning normally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This may be your case if your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ovulation is irregular<\/a>\u00a0or if you do not ovulate at all<\/strong>\u00a0(for example, in cases of polycystic ovaries).<\/p>\n<p>You can tell if you are ovulating regularly if your menstruations are regular. If you are dealing with ovulatory issues and you want to get pregnant, consult a fertility specialist.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocked_fallopian_tubes\"><\/span><strong>Blocked fallopian tubes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Having damaged or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/fallopian-tube-obstruction-fertility-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blocked fallopiantubes<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most common problems we see at fertility clinics\u00a0<\/strong>because it is practically impossible to conceive naturally if you have this problem.<\/p>\n<p>The most important causes of blocked fallopian tubes often include pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted infections and sterilisation surgeries. Fortunately,\u00a0<strong>In Vitro Fertilisation treatment makes pregnancy possible in cases of tubal blockages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/fallopian-tube-obstruction-fertility-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a>\u00a0we will talk more about blocked fallopian tubes and how we can determine whether you have this issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endometriosis\"><\/span><strong>Endometriosis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Endometriosis is a condition that affects approximately 10% of the female population during their childbearing years and is very closely related to infertility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can define endometriosis as the growth of endometrial tissue (the tissue found on the inner walls of the uterus), found outside of the uterus, causing adhesions and other problems in other organs of the female reproductive system<\/strong>\u00a0(ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>It is a very common condition and is quite uncomfortable in some cases due to the discomfort it causes, but fortunately it can be easily treated.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect you may have endometriosis, put yourself in the hands of a good fertility specialist to achieve your pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>To continue reading more about endometriosis,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uterine_fibroids\"><\/span><strong>Uterine fibroids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A uterine fibroid is a benign tumour that is common among women<\/strong>, but which can sometimes complicate fertility.<\/p>\n<p>The relationship between fibroids and fertility is disputed, and there are many clinical debates that have arisen around this topic. However,<strong>\u00a0if you know you have fibroids and you aren\u2019t able to conceive naturally, see a fertility specialist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/myomas-and-their-implications-on-female-infertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a>\u00a0we will talk to you more about uterine fibroids and when their removal is indicated in order to achieve pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sperm_factor\"><\/span><strong>Sperm factor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It always takes two people to have a child. We need two cells: an egg cell and a sperm cell. And\u00a0<strong>not all fertility issues are always associated with the female<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/the-male-factor-represents-35-of-primary-infertility-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in fertility, the male also matters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-to-interpret-a-sperm-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sperm quality<\/a>\u00a0declines as males age<\/strong>, although not as evidently as with egg quality in females. The decline in male fertility occurs much later in life, and it doesn\u2019t become a problem until males reach the age of about 50 or 60.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With age, sperm morphology (shape) and motility (movement) tend to decrease<\/strong>. In addition, there is a slightly increased risk of genetic defects in sperm the older a male is.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand,\u00a0<strong>if your partner underwent a vasectomy in the past, it is important that you know that it is possible to get pregnant through in vitro fertilisation using a<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/testicular-biopsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0testicular biopsy<\/a>\u00a0to retrieve the sperm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does one of these situations sound like your case?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You haven\u2019t been able to get pregnant after some time trying.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait any longer and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get in touch with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the Centro Gutenberg Reproduction Unit we have 35 years of experience in reproductive medicine.<\/p>\n<p>We will be happy to help you and to help make your dream of becoming a parent come true.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost all couples who start trying to get pregnant ask themselves the same question:\u00a0How long will it take?\u00a0Or,\u00a0at what point should I go to an assisted reproduction clinic if I don\u2019t conceive naturally? These are questions that couples will start to ask themselves over and over as the months go by and the pregnancy tests [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39500"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39502,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39500\/revisions\/39502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}