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Infertility
Fertility issues do not discriminate against any specific gender and can affect both men and women. Both partners suffer reproductive issues in roughly 20% of infertile couples. If you have been attempting to fall pregnant for more than a year and have not succeeded (or for six months if you are 35 or older), you may have infertility. Women who can become pregnant but cannot maintain their pregnancy may be infertile.
Infertility does not always imply sterility or the inability to bear a child in the future. About half of the couples who get assistance can have a child, either independently or with medical assistance. After all of the examinations, roughly 15% of couples still have not found a cause. This is referred to as unexplained infertility.
Symptoms
Infertility is characterised by the inability to conceive. This condition may or may not present any other symptoms. They differ based on the underlying cause of infertility. Infertile women may experience irregular or non-existent menstrual cycles. In some circumstances, men with infertility may show indicators of hormonal abnormalities, such as changes in hair growth or sexual function.
Causes
All steps during ovulation and fertilisation must be completed correctly to become pregnant. Some disorders that cause infertility in couples are present at birth, while others emerge later in life. Changes in the menstrual cycle and ovulation in women may indicate an infertility-related condition. Female infertility is sometimes linked to a hormonal imbalance. Sometimes, both partners are affected.
Treatment
Treatment will be determined by various criteria, including the person's age who intends to conceive, the duration of infertility, personal preferences and general health. Around the ovulation period, the couple may be recommended to have more sexual intercourse. To regulate or induce ovulation, fertility medications may be prescribed. Surgical repair of the fallopian tubes is a treatment option for blocked or scarred tubes. In-vitro fertilisation and other assisted conception procedures are also available. Lifestyle changes, medication, sperm retrieval, surgery and insemination are all treatments to consider, but Dr Thomas will guide you on the best treatment plan according to your individual needs.