Debunking Infertility: US and Mexico IVF Experts Reveal Five Common Myths

2025-06-28 12:52:23，浏览量： 25次

For many families, fertility challenges can become a difficult barrier to overcome. While people actively seek answers, the complexity surrounding infertility and the numerous circulating myths often make the problem even more perplexing. Today, we will delve into five common misconceptions about infertility, examining whether you have been misled by these inaccurate perceptions, and learning how US and Mexico IVF technology can help you achieve a successful pregnancy.

 

 

Myth 1: Is Infertility Only a Woman's Problem?

 

When a couple faces fertility difficulties, many people unconsciously attribute the cause to the female partner. However, this is not the case. Data show that approximately one-third of infertility cases stem from male factors, another one-third are attributed to female issues, and the remaining cases may be the result of combined factors from both partners. Therefore, when couples try to conceive but encounter difficulties, both partners should actively undergo comprehensive examinations.

 

 

Myth 2: If You've Had a Child, You Won't Be Infertile Again?

 

"I've already had one child, how could I be infertile now?" This thought is not uncommon. In fact, secondary infertility is very common. The World Health Organization defines it as: a woman who has had one pregnancy experience but, after one year of unprotected intercourse, is still unable to conceive again. The specific causes of secondary infertility can be diverse, including endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, or ovulation dysfunction. Like primary infertility, secondary infertility cannot be solely attributed to the female; both partners need to undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation to identify the underlying causes.

 

 

Myth 3: Is Infertility Untreatable?

 

This is definitely an outdated notion. Today, with the rapid advancement of medical technology, diagnosing and treating infertility has become more convenient and effective than ever before. Once doctors identify the root cause of infertility, they can tailor a personalized treatment plan for the patient. In fact, up to nearly 90% of infertile patients successfully achieve their dream of parenthood through medication, surgical intervention, or advanced assisted reproductive technologies like IVF. In contrast, if infertile patients do not seek timely medical attention, the "natural conception rate" after one year is only about 5%.

 

 

Myth 4: Do You Have to Try to Conceive for at Least a Year Before Seeing a Doctor?

 

Strictly speaking, infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. However, this is not a "golden rule" applicable to all situations. For certain specific populations, such as women over 35, and women with irregular menstruation, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic adhesive disease, ectopic pregnancy, or a history of recurrent miscarriage, it is generally not recommended to wait a year. They should seek professional medical help earlier to avoid delaying the best treatment opportunity.

 

 

Myth 5: Does IVF Always Lead to Multiple Births?

 

In the past, a common misconception about IVF was that it often led to triplets, quadruplets, or even more births. However, modern IVF technology, especially IVF-PGT technology widely used in US and Mexico IVF clinics, aims to maximize the reduction of multiple pregnancy risks while increasing the chances of pregnancy, thereby ensuring the health and safety of both mother and baby. Through precise embryo screening, doctors can ensure that the transferred embryos are healthy and of high quality, thus usually eliminating the need to transfer multiple embryos to increase the chances of pregnancy. Single embryo transfer is currently the mainstream treatment philosophy and goal.

 

 

Facing various questions and challenges on the journey to parenthood, choosing a professional and reliable assisted reproductive institution is crucial. IVF USA is dedicated to providing personalized fertility health solutions for every individual seeking to have a child.

The IVF USA team, founded by Dr. Nathan Zhang, has been providing overseas assisted reproductive consulting services for over ten years, offering US egg freezing, US IVF, and third-party assisted reproductive services to those in need. With nearly 20 years of deep expertise in the overseas assisted reproductive field, IVF USA proactively entered the Mexico market, driven by diverse and personalized reproductive needs, becoming the authorized agent for Power Fertility Center Mexico POWER IVF in China. Currently, Dr. Nathan Zhang's business has expanded beyond the US to include IVF and egg freezing in Mexico, Japan, and Thailand, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong.