If you're a couple looking to start or grow your family, this episode will have lots of valuable information for you: we're discussing fertility factors you should consider when planning for a child. If you've been trying for six months or longer and you and your partner are over 30 years old, don't wait to seek support sooner rather than later.

The biggest thing you should consider as a couple trying to conceive is the male factor, and doing a sperm analysis is simple. Your medical professionals will look for motility, morphology, and sperm count. This issue is estimated to be the problem in about 20% of all fertility cases, but it can also be easily ruled out.

As far as female factors, a woman's ovaries and hormones need to be considered. Issues with ovaries are the underlying cause for about 40% of infertility cases. Lab tests, like an ultrasound or ovarian reserve test, can help rule out any issues with your ovaries.

If for any reason you want or need to freeze your eggs, the best time to do it is in your mid-20s. Your 30s is not too late, either. However, in many cases, women don't consider this until much later, like in their 40s. Take time to weigh your life goals and aspirations, including having children, when the time is optimal if you can.

Brain issues, like pituitary tumors, can also have an impact on fertility. Benign tumors that develop and grow can have a negative influence on your fertility too. Up to 50% of women could have PCOS, and the estrogen dominance associated with this condition can also lead to fertility issues for couples.

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