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Infertility seen in 15-20 of 100 pairs is more common as age progresses. Infertility is a health problem related to the reproductive system. As it may be due to one reason; it can also occur with a combination of several factors. There are many safe and effective treatment methods to overcome infertility. These treatments increase the chances of couples to have babies. As for the reasons for women or men, 10-15% of the patient group despite all the research still can not find a reason.
When to go to the doctor?
If pregnancy cannot be achieved within one year despite regular sexual intercourse without protection, a center should be consulted on infertility.
You can contact your doctor if:
If you are considering having a baby and you are over 30 years of age, and you have not had menstrual bleeding for 6 months,
If your menstrual periods are irregular or painful, have pelvic pain, endometriosis (such as chocolate cyst) or recurrent low status (2 or more low),
If you have a history of low sperm count, testicular and prostate diseases, or sexual problems
Infertility Risk Factors
There are many risk factors that cause infertility for both men and women. Age, smoking and alcohol use, excessive weight, excessive weakness, history of sexually transmitted disease, excessive exercise, severe diet, inflammation of the uterine tubes and subsequent damage, chemical and heavy metals, radiation and drugs used in the treatment of cancer, adhesions due to previous operations, vitamin deficiencies are the main risk factors.
Infertility in Women Causes
The most common causes of infertility in women are tube obstruction, endometriosis (ovarian cyst), ovulation disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, early menopause.
Destruction or Congestion in Tubes
Endometriosis: Endometriosis is defined as the endometrium, which is found in the inner layer of the uterus and is poured out in the form of menstrual bleeding every month.
Ovulation Disorders
High Prolactin
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): In this case, the body produces too much androgen hormone, which affects ovulation. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is also associated with insulin resistance and obesity.
Early Menopause
Uterine Myomas: Myomas are benign tumors in the uterine wall.
Adhesion to the abdomen: Pelvic infection, appendicitis, adherent tissues formed after abdominal or pelvic surgery.
Other Causes
Drug Use: Depending on the use of certain medications, having a baby can be postponed. When the drug is discontinued, the baby can have a baby.
Thyroid Problems: Disorders of the thyroid gland (such as too much or too little thyroid hormone secretion) may cause infertility (infertility) by affecting the menstrual cycle.
Cancer and its Treatment: In particular, cancers in the female reproductive system can cause infertility. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy also affect the reproductive ability of women.
Other Medical Conditions: Late adolescence, menstruation, liver disease, diabetes, such as disorders in women can cause infertility.
Caffeine Intake: Excessive caffeine consumption can also lead to infertility.
Causes of Infertility in Men
Many factors can cause impaired sperm count, mobility, and poor fertilization. The most common causes of male infertility are abnormal sperm production, dysfunction and sperm morphology. General lifestyle can affect these factors.
Many male sperm related infertility may be caused by:
Defective Sperm Shape and Movement
Low Sperm Concentration
Varicocele (an enlarged vein in the testicle bag)
Normal Replacement Testis
Testosterone Deficiency
Genetic Effects
infections
What is IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) helps with fertilization, embryo development, and implantation, so you can get pregnant.
How does IVF work?
IVF stands for in vitro fertilization. It’s one of the more widely known types of assisted reproductive technology (ART). IVF works by using a combination of medicines and surgical procedures to help sperm fertilize an egg, and help the fertilized egg implant in your uterus.
First, you take medication that makes several of your eggs mature and ready for fertilization. Then the doctor takes the eggs out of your body and mixes them with sperm in a lab, to help the sperm fertilize the eggs. Then they put 1 or more fertilized eggs (embryos) directly into your uterus. Pregnancy happens if any of the embryos implant in the lining of your uterus.
IVF has many steps, and it takes several months to complete the whole process. It sometimes works on the first try, but many people need more than 1 round of IVF to get pregnant. IVF definitely increases your chances of pregnancy if you’re having fertility problems, but there’s no guarantee — everyone’s body is different and IVF won’t work for everyone.
What’s the IVF process?
The first step in IVF is taking fertility medications for several months to help your ovaries produce several eggs that are mature and ready for fertilization. This is called ovulation induction. You may get regular ultrasounds or blood tests to measure your hormone levels and keep track of your egg production.
Once your ovaries have produced enough mature eggs, your doctor removes the eggs from your body (this is called egg retrieval). Egg retrieval is a minor surgical procedure that’s done at your doctor’s office or at a fertility clinic.
You’ll get medicine to help you be relaxed and comfortable during the procedure. Using an ultrasound to see inside your body, the doctor puts a thin, hollow tube through your vagina and into the ovary and follicles that hold your eggs. The needle is connected to a suction device that gently pulls the eggs out of each follicle.
In a lab, your eggs are mixed with sperm cells from your partner or a donor — this is called insemination. The eggs and sperm are stored together in a special container, and fertilization happens. For sperm that have lower motility (don’t swim as well), they may be injected directly into the eggs to promote fertilization. As the cells in the fertilized eggs divide and become embryos, people who work at the lab monitor the progress.
About 3-5 days after the egg retrieval, 1 or more embryos are put into your uterus (this is called embryo transfer). The doctor slides a thin tube through your cervix into your uterus, and inserts the embryo directly into your uterus through the tube.
Pregnancy happens if any of the embryos attach to the lining of your uterus. Embryo transfer is done at your doctor’s office or at a fertility clinic, and it’s usually not painful.
Plan on resting for the rest of the day after your embryo transfer. You can go back to your normal activities the next day. You may also take pills or get daily shots of a hormone called progesterone for the first 8-10 weeks after the embryo transfer. The hormones make it easier for the embryo to survive in your uterus.
What are the side effects of IVF?
Like all medications and medical procedures, IVF has some risks and possible side effects.
These include:
bloating
cramping
breast tenderness
mood swings
headaches
bruising from shots
allergic reaction to medicines
bleeding
infection
Your doctor can talk with you about any questions or concerns you have about IVF risks and side effects.
IVF can also be difficult emotionally, both for the person having the procedures and for their partner and/or family. Many people doing IVF treatments struggle with depression and anxiety throughout the process.
Talking with people who’ve been through fertility struggles and IVF can be really