You are the proud mommy of a beautiful 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 would like to be able to give them someone to grow up with, but you’re finding this difficult to do. You might be feeling angry or frustraded at the whole ‘hustle up and wait’ senerio that seems to looming over your conception efforts. [1] Not getting pregnant on the second go can be a bit of a let down.

Secondary Infertility

You may not realize it but there is a medical term for not getting pregnant a second, or third, time – it’s referred to as Secondary Infertility. Approximately 60% of all infertility cases include the concern of secondary infertility. This rate continues to climb each year.

Since you already have a child, seeking assistance from a fertility specialist probably hasn’t even crossed your mind. Or, if it has, you’ve discounted it as being a little overly-desperate. Many women fear getting help, or even talking with doctors due to the prejudices that they sometimes 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 insist 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 realize 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 could have Secondary Infertility. If you were got pregnant with your first child when you were younger, trying to conceive a second child at an older age can be more challenging. This is many times due to the changes in your reproductive system over time, such as reduced egg quality. Other causes can be the onset of endometriosis, pelvic adhesions or cysts.

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

Alternative Treatment Options

There are quite a few imbalances that can occur 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, Make sure to do plenty of research thus giving yourself a better understanding as to the reasons why your [2] not getting pregnant. These causes can vary from person-to-person so it is best to find a manual that covers all possible variations.