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Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Monday, July 21, 2025 | 0 comments

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What Are the Signs of Infertility? (Let’s Talk Woman to Woman)

Let’s be honest — when you’ve been trying to get pregnant and it’s just not happening, the questions start creeping in. “Is something wrong with me?” “Should it be taking this long?” “Is this normal?” And sometimes the worst one of all: “What if I can’t have kids?”

If you’re asking yourself any of those questions, please know this — you are not broken, you’re not alone, and there are answers.

Infertility doesn’t always scream at us. In fact, for many women (and men), the signs are so subtle they’re easy to miss — or easy to explain away.

So let’s walk through it together, in plain language, with open hearts. Here’s what to look for and how to move forward with hope.


First, What Is Infertility?

Infertility is often defined as trying to conceive for a year or more without success (or six months if you’re over 35). But there’s more to the story.

It can mean struggling to get pregnant… or not being able to stay pregnant. And it can affect both women and men — though it’s not always obvious who’s carrying the load.


Signs of Infertility in Women

We don’t always get a clear warning. But here are some signs your body might be trying to tell you something:

❤️ Irregular periods — Maybe they’re all over the place, super light, or totally MIA. If your cycle isn’t consistent, it could point to hormone imbalances that affect ovulation.

❤️ Endometriosis — Painful periods, pelvic pain, and heavy bleeding can be a sign of endo, which makes it harder to conceive.

❤️ Fibroids or uterine polyps — These can interfere with implantation or even cause miscarriages.

❤️ Recurring miscarriages — If you’ve gotten pregnant but keep losing pregnancies, please don’t blame yourself. This is often a sign of an underlying issue that can be helped.

❤️ Spotting before your period or early ovulation — These can point to luteal phase issues, meaning your body might not be holding onto the pregnancy.

❤️ Unexplained fatigue, weight struggles, or hair loss — These may suggest thyroid issues, PCOS, or hormonal imbalances that mess with fertility.


Signs of Infertility in Men

We often focus on women, but let’s not forget the other half of the puzzle.

πŸ’™ Weight issues — Just like in women, being significantly over- or underweight can mess with hormones and sperm production.

πŸ’™ Overheating the goods — Hot tubs, tight briefs, or sitting with a laptop on his lap all the time? That heat can lower sperm count or quality.

πŸ’™ History of undescended testicles or scrotal injury — These can sometimes impact fertility, even years later.

πŸ’™ Low sex drive or performance issues — These might be linked to testosterone levels or other hormonal issues.


How Do You Know If You’re Dealing With Infertility?

Doctors can run tests to help pinpoint the issue:

πŸ” Hysterosalpingography (HSG) – A special dye shows whether your fallopian tubes are blocked or your uterus has any abnormalities.

πŸ” Laparoscopy – This minor surgical procedure helps find issues like endometriosis or scar tissue that can affect fertility.

But here’s what most doctors won’t tell you in the first appointment:

Infertility isn’t always something that needs expensive, invasive treatment.
Sometimes your body just needs support — real, natural, whole-body healing.


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A Holistic Path That Makes Sense

That’s where the Pregnancy Miracle system comes in. Created by Lisa Olson — a woman who personally struggled with infertility — this natural, step-by-step method is all about restoring balance to your body as a whole. No drugs. No painful procedures. Just real solutions that help get to the root of the issue.

Lisa’s approach has helped thousands of women finally get their positive pregnancy test — and it might just be the gentle, hopeful solution you’ve been searching for.

✨ Ready to see what’s possible for your body?

πŸ‘‰  Start with the Pregnancy Miracle

You deserve to feel hope again. Let this be the first step.


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Catherine

About Catherine: I am mom to three grown sons, two grandchildren and two rescue dogs. After years of raising my boys as a single mom, I remarried a wonderful man who had never had a child of his own. Unexpectedly, I found myself pregnant at 49!
Sadly we lost our precious baby at 8 weeks, and decided to try again. Five more losses, turned down for donor egg, foster care and adoption due to my age and losses - we have accepted there will be no more babies in our house.

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