Infertility
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What is Infertility?
Infertility is the problem faced by couple who are not able to conceive after trying for at least 1 year. This problem occurs when sperms are not able to fertilize the egg in the woman’s uterus and egg is unable to plant itself in the uterus where the first process of child birth is started once the egg is planted. 85% of couple are able to conceive naturally in just 6 months of trying and only remaining 15% couple aren’t able to conceive upto a period of 1 year. From this 15%, 8% of couple are able to conceive in one of trying and remaining 7% have the issue of infertility which needs to special attention by the infertility specialist to give them successful pregnancy.
Why it occurs?
It occurs because of several reasons and in some cases doctors aren’t able to find the cause of infertility. Here are some the reasons for infertility :
1. Infrequent menstrual periods in woman
2. Female age of 35 years or older
3. Low level of testosterone in man
4. A history of pelvic infections or sexually transmitted diseases
5. Known uterine fibroids or endometrial polyps
6. Known male factor semen abnormalities.
Myths and Facts
| Myths | Facts |
|---|---|
| Don't Follow this | Do Follow this |
Infertility is women’s problem.
IVF is only the last option.
Stress is the only cause of infertility.
If your mother had an easy pregnancy and delivery, you too will also.
35% cases are of female problems, 35% cases are of male problems, 20% cases are of combined and 10% unexplained.
It can sometimes be the first treatment option as in women with bilateral blockage in tubes, severe male infertility and advanced age.
Stress is not the reason for infertility but may delay ovulation.
The ease of delivery and pregnancy depends on the size of baby and the mother, baby’s position and not your heredity factors.
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