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]]>Couples find it hard to get pregnant because of factors that affect either or both parties. Still, it’s vital to know when you need to go for infertility treatments. According to the ACOG, you may have infertility problems when you do not get pregnant after a year of regular sex without any protection. If you fit into this category, you and your partner might need to go for infertility treatments. While they do not always solve the problem, the good news is that they work for up to 95% of couples.
Your doctor will start your infertility evaluation by taking a detailed history. He or she will ask you vital questions. For example, they would need to know how often you have sex, menstrual pattern, history of infections, present medical conditions, and many more. Afterward, your doctor will examine you before starting the tests to find out the cause of your problems.
The test involves a semen test to find out the volume, pH, sperm count, shape, and movement for men. The tests for women are tubal patency and ovulation tests. Other tests include hormonal assay, ultrasound, and other baseline tests.
You should try talking with your doctor or going to a fertility clinic if you are worried about conception. It is great to carry out the tests and start infertility treatments as early as possible if you are a woman over 35 years of age. The best treatment for you depends on the cause of your fertility problem. So, we will look at the most common options for couples:
Clomiphene citrate is a great option. Taking it orally for five days (between day 2 to 6 of your menstrual cycle) improves your ovarian response. Your doctor might also give you drugs that improve your gonad function along with the drug. Other medical treatment options include aromatase blockers such as letrozole.
You should think of IVF if you have low sperm count, damaged tubes, PCOS, and ligated tubes. Other reasons to choose IVF include recurrent abortions, advanced age in mothers, ovarian problems. The process is almost painless.
Your cervix or tubes could be limiting the number of sperm that make it to the egg. Thus, it might be best to inject prepared and highly motile sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation. This reduces the distance that the sperm need to travel and improves the outcome of the process. Some of the best people for IUI are those with sperm count or motility issues, cervix problems, unexplained fertility issues. Same-sex female couples also need a sperm donor if they desire a pregnancy.
Also, it allows the intended female parent to carry a pregnancy if she needs a male donor. Donation materials usually come from known or unknown donors from programs or agencies. A key topic in egg or sperm donation is the medical and legal preparation involved.
The process involves a cycle of IVF from intended donors and placing them into the surrogate’s uterus. The entire procedure might take months or years to complete based on the success rate. The process depends on body response to IVF, quality of embryos, and the selection of donors. Surrogates must have a healthy lifestyle and a history of successful pregnancies.
Sometimes, you might not be able to get pregnant because of less common causes. Therefore, it means that the treatment needed would also be different. For example, women with submucous fibroids and endometriosis require surgery to be able to achieve a pregnancy.
Likewise, men with obstructive defects in their tracts may need surgery to increase the chances of conception. GnRH and dopamine agonists are other medical treatment options in rarer cases.
After carrying out tests, it may show that one or both of you have problems that the fertility clinic can treat. Afterward, your doctor will discuss the best plan for you. Though it is only normal to be worried or sad if conception is hard for you, you should not let those negative feelings stop you from becoming a parent.
You should try carrying out all the necessary tests and do not miss any fertility clinic visits as you look for the best treatment options for you and your partner. You might also find a number of things helpful, like talking with a counselor, joining a support group, and living a healthy lifestyle.
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]]>Fertility challenges are common among couples, and the only way to deal with them is to learn about the factors behind them. If you are thinking of starting a family or having kids, you should know how these issues occur over time. Let’s go over the most common factors that influence your chances of pregnancy.
Both male and female factors play an equal role in influencing fertility. Below are the causes of why some people have a difficult time having kids:
This shows that if you and your spouse have a hard time having kids, you can trace the problem to either partner in 95% to 99% of cases. In rare cases, it might be hard to see the cause of the problem with conception.
Let’s take a look at some of the key personal and lifestyle factors that affect fertility:
So, why can’t I get pregnant? When starting your pregnancy journey, it is important to consider many of these factors influencing fertility. Maximizing your chances of conception means optimizing your body to give yourself the best chance of success.
You should pay regular visits to your fertility clinic and undergo the necessary tests with your doctor. This would help you manage any pregnancy issues that you might have.
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]]>Some couples have trouble getting pregnant because of several issues in their reproductive health. Fertility becomes a concern when you do not get pregnant after 12 months of regular, adequate, unprotected vaginal sex. In other words, you must have had sex for more than three days on different days every week within a year before saying you have fertility problems.
There are many myths about conception and pregnancy. Therefore, it’s important to start with what is considered normal. What you have been hearing from that friend or family member might not be correct. You need the right information to have a successful fertility journey. Below are a few truths about what is normal:
You can only get answers to this question after taking several tests to find the problem’s cause. In many instances, it is simply a matter of not trying enough. There are two types of infertility to note:
You might have spent time and money for several years trying to avoid getting pregnant only to find out that it’s much tougher to conceive. You are not alone.
Many couples experience anger, frustration, and depression because of the stress of being seen as infertile. If you experience anything different from the normal we have discussed, you should get tested as soon as possible.
Fertility is a problem of couples, so testing involves both partners within a menstrual cycle. While baseline tests cover both genders, there are certain tests for males and females.
Male
Semen analysis is the mainstay for testing in males. Your doctor will collect your sample three to four days after abstinence. The results are most accurate within an hour of sample collection. Semen testing involves checking for sperm count, semen movement, form, volume, white blood cell count, and pH. According to WHO or ACOG, all factors must fulfill certain minimum criteria for a man to be cleared of any issue. Other tests for men include blood tests, ultrasound of the vas deferens, urine tests, and the testes’ biopsy.
Female
Women undergo tubal patency tests such as HSG and via a laparoscope (this involves putting in a small camera through the skin to look at the organs). These methods also help to reveal pelvic adhesions and tubal problems better.
Also, different tests reveal a woman’s ovulatory state. They include LH urine strips and hormone assay. Other tests for women include blood tests, ultrasound, x-ray, and cervical factor tests.
Both partners should go for treatment at a specialist clinic. The treatments address both the male and female factors involved in a pregnancy. Sometimes, the problem might be from a spouse or both. In rare cases, tracing the problem might be hard. Still, there are various treatment options for you to explore:
Other treatment options include different types of surgeries to treat certain causes in men and women.
Whether you are just starting your fertility journey or already into treatment, it is important to know the basics. Knowing what is normal and visiting a clinic for exams and tests will most likely address your condition. Do not give up!
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