Causes and Treatments of Infertility

Infertility is a significant reproductive health issue of modern times, affecting approximately 10–15% of couples worldwide. Thanks to continuous advancements in medical science, infertility is now treatable in most cases—provided that timely and accurate diagnosis, followed by appropriate treatment, is undertaken. Let's learn more about it...

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Types of Infertility

1. Primary Infertility: When a woman has never been able to conceive.

2. Secondary Infertility: When a pregnancy has occurred in the past, but there is now difficulty in conceiving again.

Understanding the Causes

1. Irregularities in the ovulation process, PCOS, thyroid disorders, hyperprolactinemia, and extreme obesity or underweight conditions.

2. Problems with the fallopian tubes, including blockages or damage, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), genital tuberculosis, etc.

3. Uterine-related issues, such as fibroids, endometriosis, congenital abnormalities, etc.

4. Advancing age is also a major contributing factor.

5. In men: Sperm-related issues, testosterone deficiency, smoking, alcohol consumption, substance abuse, and exposure to excessive heat (e.g., placing a laptop on the lap, wearing tight clothing), etc.

What are the Treatments?

Treatments include ovulation induction medications, drugs to correct hormonal imbalances, laparoscopic surgery to unblock fallopian tubes, removal of fibroids, endometriosis, or polyps, and varicocele repair. Additionally, treatments are also administered using techniques such as ART, IVF, and ICSI.

Note:

Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular exercise, manage stress, and abstain from substance abuse.