Secondary Infertility

Some women experience infertility after they have already given birth to a child. This is called secondary infertility. Secondary infertility is statistically more common than primary infertility according to the National Survey of Family Growth (cdc.gov). Secondary infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including irregular ovulation, hostile cervical mucus, endometriosis, age, uterine abnormalities, and tubal blockage.

Treatment: similar to primary infertility