Treatment
Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive and have children. Infertility is defined as the inability of a woman to bring a pregnancy to term or the failure to conceive following a year of normal sexual activity without the use of contraception. Both men and women can have infertility, which has a variety of causes. Between 10 to 15 percent of couples, or about 1 in 10, struggle with infertility.
The production of enough healthy, motile sperm by the male, their delivery into the vagina, their successful passage via the uterus and into the fallopian tubes, and their penetration of a healthy ovum (egg) are all necessary for optimal fertility. For a pregnancy to be successful, the fertilized ovum must then implant itself in the uterine lining of the female.
An issue at any of these stages may leave a couple infertile
- People with certain cancer diagnoses or other medical diseases like lupus (a condition where the immune system attacks its tissues) who can impair fertility are more at risk of infertility.
- Smokers because smoking decreases the likelihood of getting pregnant.
- Infertility may be caused in part by alcohol.
- obesity brought on by a bad lifestyle. A man’s sperm count is impacted by his weight.
- women who are underweight as a result of a low-calorie or restrictive diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Men’s fertility therapies might include:
- a change to one’s lifestyle, such as stopping some drugs, engaging in regular exercise, or increasing the frequency of sex.
- taking the right drugs to enhance testicular function, which will enhance sperm quality and quantity.
- surgery to remove sperm obstruction and restore fertility.
- The sperm retrieval technique is used when there is no sperm in the ejaculate.
Any of the following treatments could be used on female patients:
- ovulation-regulating or -inducing fertility medications.
- Endometrial polyps, uterine septum, and other uterine issues that potentially interfere with pregnancy can be treated through hysteroscopic surgery.
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment in which fertile sperm is inserted into the uterus at the exact moment the ovary releases the eggs that need to be fertilized. It is done to enhance the number of sperms that are expected to enter the fallopian tubes, which may ultimately raise the likelihood of conception.
- In vitro fertilization(IVF) : Several mature eggs are stimulated, collected from the female partner, and fertilized with a man’s sperm in a lab using in vitro fertilization (IVF). Three to five days following conception, the embryos are then put in the woman’s uterus. Other IVF procedures include assisted hatching, in which the embryo is implanted in the lining of the uterus, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), in which one healthy sperm will be directly inserted into a mature egg.
The following people would be qualified for infertility treatment:
- Women under the age of 35 who have not become pregnant while having unprotected sex for almost a year Women who have had three miscarriages or more
- women with scars or fallopian tube obstructions
- Women whose ovulation is irregular and who have not seen any improvement after taking the prior drugs
- Men who suffer from asthenozoospermia, low sperm count, and poor sperm morphology (improper swimming and movement of sperms)
- Couples with a background of certain genital diseases
- couples who are unable to conceive despite having normal findings from their first tests
The following conditions are not advised for infertility treatments:
- If a woman’s fallopian tubes are weakened
- if the ovarian egg quality is inadequate
- Women over the age of 40 Menopausal women
Any of the following could be one of an infertility treatment’s negative effects:
- An increase in the number of fetuses, twins, triplets, and occasionally, even more, is one of the frequent side effects. The likelihood of issues like premature birth or gestational diabetes increases with the number of fetuses. Babies who are born prematurely are more likely to experience health and developmental issues.
- The disorder known as Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS) can cause the ovaries to swell and hurt. It may result in abrupt weight gain, bloating, black urine, constipation, stomach pain, and a sense of nausea.
- These techniques carry a small but potential risk of infection or bleeding.
- fluctuations in mood and sudden depression
The following recommendations must be adhered to following an infertility treatment:
- Take three to four days of total bed rest.
- No strenuous activity except gentle walking.
- Take in a lot of water.
- Protein-rich foods like soy, eggs, poultry, milk, almonds, etc., must be a part of your diet. The body needs protein to help with fertilization and to ensure that the egg implants properly in the uterus.
- For at least a week, the stomach needs to be covered and shielded. The warmth inside the womb aids in fertilization.
- It is advised to practice breathing techniques and meditation.
IUI procedures, for example, don’t take very long to complete. The sperm preparation takes around an hour, while the IUI just takes a few minutes. One IVF cycle will take four to six weeks to complete. After the embryo transfer, you can resume your regular activities. The larger ovaries could, however, be a bit uncomfortable. It is preferable to refrain from any strenuous activities for a few days.
Before becoming pregnant, you might need to go through multiple cycles of infertility treatments like IUI and IVF. Sometimes couples have success after the first cycle, while other times it may take quite a few cycles to become pregnant. Additionally, there’s a potential that you won’t get pregnant at all and may need to halt the process.
Basic infertility therapy in India costs somewhere between Rs. 2,50,000 and Rs. 4,50,000. Advanced medical care may cost as much as Rs. 5, 70,000.