Infertility- why wait for long to find solution ?
After I gave birth to my son, I went for my 6 weeks postpartum check and my ObyGyn offered me options of contraceptives. I declined and told her that I'll soon start trying for a second baby, likely by 2023, so I don't want to take any contraceptives till I'm done having all the children I want to have.
She said okay.
"If you try for 3-4 months and you don't get a positive pregnancy result, come back to me for assistance."
In general, infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected sex.
Sometimes, the cause of this infertility can be something very minor. Either the man or woman or both might need to take some tablets for a few days to correct it.
In some other cases, the causes are more complicated but curable.
Why do a lot of Nigerian couples experiencing infertility wait for so many years before trying to find solution... medically?
Medical technology has advanced. Why are you not taking advantage of it?
Too often, we see couples who have been married for 10, 15, 20 or more years seeking medical assistance and they finally conceive.
Why wait for that long?
Last year, a friend told me that his brother and wife have been married for 5 years and no child. They are still "believing in God."
She told me that they haven't gone anywhere, no hospital. Just prayers.
I advised her to ask the brother and wife to go to the hospital. They went, and the cause of infertility was actually something minor. The wife is about 6 or 7 months pregnant now.
If you get married and you and spouse are ready for children, if after 1 year and no pregnancy, DON'T WAIT!
What is the point waiting till you are almost 50 to start doing IVF when you can do it in your 30s?
Why wait for 20 years after marriage to seek help when you could have sought help earlier and have your children earlier?
Like my ObyGyn advised, if I try for 3 or 4 months and it doesn't enter, I'll go back to her for assistance. I won't wait till I'm close to 50 to have a second child. I've not started trying and I don't think I'll have any issues. I'm just saying IF it happens, I won't waste time before seeking medical assistance.
It's medically easier to have children before a certain age. I don't think I want to be changing diapers at 50.
My point is that... instead of waiting till 45 to start seeking help with fertility specialist, why not do it a year after you start trying.
Disclaimer!
I understand that some people start seeking help early and it still doesn't work out. Those are obviously NOT the category of people I'm referring to on this post.
I'm referring to those who wait for so long before they start seeking medical assistance for fertility.
I'm praying that every man and woman experiencing infertility will have their prayers answered this year. I hope you get to be parents this year. AMEN!
In all, I hope you have your prayers answered, find peace and genuine happiness. 🙏
By Nkechi Bianze
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