Male Fertility Specialists in San Diego

One of life's greatest and most satisfying rewards is starting and raising a family. That goal normally starts with a decision about getting pregnant.

For a majority of couples things are normal and their dreams are fulfilled without bother. However, in up to 20% of couples there is an extended period when they wonder if there is something wrong or abnormal at work. It was previously suggested that after approximately one year of trying to get pregnant, couples should seek professional advice. For 50% of those cases where there is a fertility issue, the cause is at least partly male in origin.

Many times waiting a year before seeking help is not best. For example if the female is 30 years or older, the male has past history of fertility problems or surgery, or where the couple is anxious to get started. All of these are valid reasons for taking action and seeking care.

Tips for starting your family
Very often, the cause might be something simple. So make sure that you are following some simple guidelines in your quest to start a family.

• When you first decide to try, create a plan and a timeline
• Take the effort seriously and follow your plan
• Follow good health practices - diet, exercise and stress reduction
• Monitor your results with pregnancy tests/ovulation tests
• Keep trying different common sense techniques like the at-home insemination
• If results are not forthcoming seek out a specialist.