Why Are You Not Getting Pregnant The Second Time Around

You are the proud mom of a adorable little child. Everything about them makes you feel so blessed to have them by your side each day. But you also feel a bit of emptiness as more than anything you want to give them a little brother or sister, but it’s just not happening. You find yourself feeling frustrated and annoyed with the whole ‘hurry up and wait’ concept that is currently ruling your conception abilities. Not getting pregnant on the second go can be a bit of a let down.

Secondary Infertility

You might not know this, but there happens to be a medical phrase for when someone is not getting pregnant a second, or third time around – it’s referred to as Secondary Infertility. This is a concern for roughly 60% of all infertility cases. And this rate is increasing every year.

Considering the fact you already have a little one, looking for help from a specialist has probably not yet been a priority. Or, if it has, you’ve discounted it as being a little overly-desperate. Some women are afraid of seeking medical help because of the prejudices they may feel. Considering the fact that they have already given birth, so why would infertility be in issue?

Most members of the medical community, and unknowledgeable friends and family members, may state that since you already have a child, conceiving a second will just be a matter of time. This may not necessarily be true!

Secondary Infertility Causes

What you may not know is that Secondary Infertility has some of the exact same causes as Primary Infertility. It just may take you a bit longer to come to the realization that you might have Secondary Infertility. If you were got pregnant with your first child when you were younger, getting pregnant with your second when you are older can prove to be more difficult. This can be due to the many changes that occur over time to the female reproductive system, such things as poor or reduced egg quality. Other causes can be the onset of endometriosis, pelvic adhesions or cysts.

If you have gained or lost a lot of weight, have a bad diet, experienced physical, or emotional trauma or have had an infection of some kind – all these things can play a role as to why you’re not getting pregnant.

Alternative Treatment Options

There are many imbalances that can take place in your body both during a pregnancy and after childbirth that can have a harmful effect on your conception chances.  You will need to get to the core of those imbalances to cure your Secondary Infertility. Believe it or not, there are a whole slue of alternative treatment options out there to aid in your conception efforts. Acupuncture, acupressure, massage and Traditional Chinese Medicine are a few of the most successful therapies.

To fully understand your choices, it is highly recommended that you do plenty of research in order to better asses the reason why you are not getting pregnant. These reasons can vary from person-to-person so it is best to find a manual that covers all possible variations.