Infertility is a common problem in the US and worldwide. For instance, one in every five married women between 15 years to 49 years has a hard time trying to get pregnant. Still, others cannot carry a pregnancy to term. There are many causes of infertility, which is why scheduling a fertility consultation Mountain View is important to put things in the right perspective. Some causes, such as advanced maternal age, may require medical intervention. If you are having infertility problems, it is crucial to seek help.
Below are the risk factors for infertility
Age
Women’s fertility declines as they age due to decreasing number and quality of eggs in the ovaries. Men’s fertility also declines with age because sperm production decreases, although this decline is not as steep as in women’s.
Inflammation/infection
Inflammation can cause scarring or blockages that prevent an egg from traveling down the fallopian tube to meet its partner’s sperm in the uterus. Inflammation can also affect normal organ function or damage glands that produce hormones needed for ovulation (the release of an egg). Infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea can cause inflammation in the reproductive organs, causing scarring and affecting a woman’s fertility.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when tissue that normally lines your uterus grows outside your uterus, usually on other organs inside your pelvis, such as your ovaries and bowels, causing pain and possibly infertility in some women with the condition.
History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
PID can damage your reproductive organs and make it harder for you to get pregnant. It can also cause ectopic pregnancy, when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. This can be dangerous because if not treated immediately, it may rupture and cause severe bleeding, leading to death if not treated immediately.
What is the best treatment for fertility?
IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a rampant infertility treatment. It involves collecting eggs from your ovaries and fertilizing them in a laboratory with your partner’s sperm. After that, one or more embryos are transferred to the uterus (womb).
IVF is used to treat infertility when other treatments have failed. It is also used to help people who cannot produce eggs on their own, such as men whose testicles don’t make sperm or women who had their ovaries removed before puberty.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a simple, non-invasive procedure performed during ovulation. It involves placing washed and concentrated sperm directly into the uterus to increase the chance of fertilization. The sperm used in IUI can be obtained from a male partner or a donor.
Surgery
Surgery may remove blockages that prevent sperm from reaching the egg or remove scar tissue blocking the fallopian tubes. Surgery also may be done if endometriosis has damaged your fallopian tubes and resulted in scarring or adhesions.
Infertility involves the inability of a couple to conceive a child after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility treatment depends on the underlying cause but often includes surgery to remove blockages, hormone treatments, and drugs that stimulate ovulation. If you have been looking for a child without success, contact NOVA IVF today.
