Primary vs Secondary Infertility in Women – What’s the Difference?

IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Indirapuram – Gunjan IVF World share a common article on the difference between primary and secondary infertility.

Infertility is a medical condition in which a couple is unable to conceive naturally after trying for over a year. This condition is treatable and couples can embrace parenthood through IVF treatment. Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World on the difference between primary infertility and secondary infertility.

What is primary infertility?

“Most couples ask us what is primary and secondary infertility. We tell them that if a woman has not been able to conceive after at least 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse, it could be termed as primary infertility. The most common causes of primary infertility include ovulation disorders (like PCOS, thyroid disorders), blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, uterine abnormalities, male factor infertility, reduced ovarian reserve, etc.,” stated Dr. Gunjan Gupta, well-known gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Founder & Medical Director of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World is the three times winner of North India’s best IVF clinic chain award by ETHealthworld and has highly advanced centres in Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.

What is secondary infertility?

“In some cases, a woman has previously been pregnant (regardless of the outcome – live birth, miscarriage, ectopic, abortion) but is now not able to conceive after a year of trying. This is termed as secondary infertility. The most common causes of secondary infertility include age-related decline in egg quality, new or worsened PCOS or ovulation disorders, post-pregnancy complications, weight changes, stress, lifestyle disorders, endometriosis progression, tubal damage from infections, C-section or surgery,” stated Dr. Garima Sharma, Centre in-Charge & Consultant of Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

Are they treated differently?

The treatment of secondary and primary infertility depends on the cause.

In case of secondary infertility, treatment involves evaluating new changes in health, hormones, or reproductive organs.

In cases of primary infertility, treatment involves discovering conditions present since adolescence (like genetic, congenital, severe PCOS).

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