Infertility
Infertility can be heartbreaking, which is why we do everything we can to make sure you get the answers you need and the compensation you deserve. Going through fertility treatment is hard. The generally accepted simplest definition of fertility is when you’re able to make a baby within one year of regular unprotected sex. Sometimes it can take longer, which doesn’t always mean you’re infertile.
Fertility exists on a spectrum:
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Optimal fertility – there are little to no delays in getting pregnant
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Subfertility – it takes longer but is still possible naturally or with fertility treatment
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Infertility – pregnancy is unlikely without fertility treatment and or donor eggs/sperm
Being unable to conceive brings great sadness. The intense emotions of loss, failure, and despair often impact mental health, relationships and daily life. When infertility is caused by medical intervention the sense of injustice is all the more intense. Preventable harm affects many women trying to get pregnant. 
Primary vs secondary infertility
There are two types of infertility:
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Primary infertility – where you’ve never had a pregnancy before and are unable to get pregnant now
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Secondary infertility – where you’ve had one or more pregnancies in the past but are unable to get pregnant now
Secondary infertility is more likely to be caused by recent conditions or lifestyle factors, instead of a condition you were born with. Conditions that scar or damage the tubes or womb can cause scarring (adhesions) resulting in Ashermans Syndrome.
These include:
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Pelvic or cervical surgery such as a C-section
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Fibroids – non-cancerous growths in the womb
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Endometriosis
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Pelvic inflammatory disease – an infection caused by STIs
Adhesions caused by D&C whether following miscarriage, termination or retained products of conception is a leading cause of adhesions. The condition can sometimes be improved with surgery.
Call us today
If you’re ready to discuss your situation or have any questions please contact Dr Victoria Handley today. Don’t suffer in silence. Call FREE on 0800 470 2009 or email vhandley@handleylaw.co.uk