Secondary infertility<\/a> is just as common as primary infertility, but it is not often the focus of conversations about fertility struggles.\u00a0<\/p>\nAlthough equally as common as primary fertility, secondary infertility is much less visible. Unfortunately, people suffering with secondary infertility often do not receive the support and attention they need to overcome the underlying causes of their problem, which are often treatable. Misconceptions around secondary infertility leads to a lack of information and guidance for women and couples facing this situation, and many do not seek professional help.<\/p>\n
Primary infertility and secondary infertility share many of the same causes. Routine fertility tests, like those offered in our pre-treatment Diagnostic Pack<\/a>, can help to determine the problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the UK, 1 in 7 heterosexual couples struggle to conceive. And the number of cases of infertility \u2013 including those that occur for unexplained reasons \u2013 is rising. Although declining fertility is a widespread phenomenon and still not fully understood, there are a variety of factors at play. 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