Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after having regular unprotected sex. Infertility can also refer to the biological inability of an individual to contribute to conception, or to a female who cannot carry a pregnancy to full term.
CAUSES OF INFERTILITY
Infertility my occur in both male and female causes of male infertility may include:
Abnormal sperm production of function due to various problems, such as undescended testicles, genetic defects, health problems including diabetes
Problems with delivery of sperm due to sexual problems.
Over exposure to certain chemicals and toxins, such as pesticides, radiation, tobacco smoke, alcohol, marijuana and steroids.
Causes of female infertility includes:
Ovulation disorders which prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs
Uterine or cervical abnormalities, including problems with the opening of the cervix or cervical mucus, or abnormalities in the shape of cavity of the uterus.
Fallopian tube damage or blockage, which usually results from inflammation of the fallopian tube
Primary ovarian insufficiency, also called early menopause, when the ovaries stop working and menstruation ends before age 40. Other causes in women include; thyroid problems, cancer, absence of menstruation and so on.
Symptoms
Many couples achieve pregnancy within the first six months of trying. Overall, after 12months of frequent unprotected intercourse, about 90 percent of couples will eventually conceive, with or without treatment. The main sign of infertility is the inability for a couple to get pregnant. There may be no obvious symptoms. In some cases, an infertile woman may have irregular or absent menstrual periods. An infertile man may have signs of hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth, sexual function, reduced sexual desire, or problems with ejaculation. He may also have small testicles or a swelling in the scrotum.
When to see a Doctor
In general, you may consider seeing a doctor about infertility if you and your partner have been trying regularly to conceive for at least one year. You may being seen earlier if you are a woman and:
You are age 35-40 and have been trying to conceive for six months or longer.
You are over age 40
You menstruate irregularly or not at all
You have known fertility problems
You have had more than one miscarriage
You have had prior cancer treatment
If you are a man, you may wish to be evaluated sooner, if you have:
Low sperm count or other problems with sperm
Swelling in the scrotum
You have had a previous vasectomy
Small testicles or problems with sexual function or desire
Desire to know your fertility status
Treatments
Treatments of infertility depends on the cause, how long you have been infertile, your age, partner age and many personal preferences. Some causes of infertility can be corrected. However a woman can still become pregnant with assisted reproductive technology. Infertility treatments involves significant financial, physical, psychological and time commitment.
About Assisted Reproductive Technology (Art)
It’s a fertility treatment in which egg and sperm are handled. An “ART” Health term includes physicians, psychologist, embryologists, lab technicians, nurses and allied health professionals who work together to help infertile couples achieve pregnancy.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most common ART technique IVF Involves stimulating and retrieving mature eggs from a woman, fertilizing them with a man’s sperm in a dish in a laboratory, and implanting the embryos in the uterus 3-5 days after fertilization. Each year thousands of babies are born in the united states as a result of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). The success rate of ART is lower after age 35.
Lastly, Another form of treatment is God’s divine intervention. STAY BLESS.
Special thanks to
AISUODION ONOHI MARIA
College of Medicine,
Ambrose Alli University,
Ekpoma- Edo State,
For your contribution to this edition.
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