This is an increase from the 2.7 million women in 1988 and 2.6 million in 1982. Some doctors believe it is difficult to obtain correct statistics because many couples are able to treat themselves effectively or simply do not seek treatment from a doctor. Women often have the misconception that if they delivered a healthy child before, they simply cannot fall into the category of the infertile. Reasons for secondary infertility are often the same as those found in primary infertility. It also can be a matter of timing.
Some couples can successfully conceive through a few changes in lifestyle and careful planning.
The key is education. To start, Dr. Luciano suggests determining when ovulation occurs by using urine ovulation predictor kits that can be bought over the counter. These kits predict ovulation within 24 to 48 hours. You must have intercourse the day of and after a positive result. She and her husband have been trying to conceive their second child for nearly 6 months.