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Amy Schumer shone a light on secondary infertility. What causes it? – Sydney Morning Herald
It took Alison and Matthew nine months to conceive their first child. But on their second try two years later, it was far tougher.
Dr Raewyn Teirney, an IVF specialist, obstetrician and gynaecologist, says a couple is considered to be experiencing secondary infertility if they cant conceive their second or third child after 12 months or more. That falls to six months for couples over 35.
Age is often a major factor for those struggling, says Dr Teirney. Many women are waiting longer to have even their first child these days, so by the time they try for baby number two, they are experiencing a rapid decline in both their eg…
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