Unexplained infertility is defined as whenever a couple has tried unsuccessfully for more than two years to conceive and have been unable to have a child. This diagnosis is made after there has been adequate fertility charting, such as taking the basal temperature for consecutive months, as well as a clear diagnosis on more common infertility causes.

A visit to a new doctor always involves a list or questionnaire of past medical history. This is especially true of unexplained infertility. The female will need to keep an accurate history of her monthly cycles as well as any pertinent diseases or medical conditions in her past. The male will need to list any accidents or diseases that may affect his reproductive capabilities.

The second test is called a Hysterosalpingogram. This test is performed by the radiology staff at a hospital and involves an x-ray being taken after dye is put into the uterus through an IV. The radiologist and fertility specialist can then see if the fallopian tubes have any blockage or if there is any damage to the uterus that may be causing the infertility.

The third test is for a semen analysis. The male must ejaculate into a cup so that the lab can see how high his sperm count is as well as the motility of the sperm. The lower the count and motility, the less likely fertilization is to occur.

Unfortunately there is a bit of panic at the diagnosis of unexplained infertility. In reality it can actually be any number of known reasons for the conception to not be occurring. It can be anything from the eggs not being able to be entered by the sperm to even something being wrong on a genetic level between the two.
Unexplained infertility can also apply to after the egg has been fertilized but has a failure to implant normally in the uterus. It can also be a wide variety of reasons all coming together for the same result: a failed pregnancy attempt.

It is possible for men to continue to have children at any age but time is not an ally for a woman’s eggs. If unexplained infertility continues to stop the conception process, there are alternatives. The couple can consider using donor eggs or sperm. There are even surrogate mothers who will carry the child for the woman. In a world full of children needing loving homes, adoption can be a great alternative. Just remember that biology does not a parent make.