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When to Seek Help?
Infertility causes can occasionally be easily identified and even treated. But first it is important to know when to seek help.
It’s time to seek help if you are
- Under 35 and have been trying for a year.
- Over 35 and have been trying for six months.
- And if you have experienced two or more consecutive miscarriages.
Consult a Fertility Expert
The very first step to take is to go see a fertility specialist. A fertility specialist is a medical expert who specializes in detecting and treating reproductive issues in order to assist people who have been trying to conceive but have been unsuccessful. Fertility specialists handle both male and female infertility issues.
Conduct a Diagnosis
After visiting the fertility specialist, you will be asked to get a couple of tests done. Based on your test results, your fertility specialist will suggest to you the best course of action moving forward. Not every couple requires fertility treatments like In-Vitro Fertilization. Some can be treated with hormone inducing medicines and changes in their lifestyles. But in serious cases of infertility, ART treatments are a required way of conceiving a child.
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Fertility Treatments for You
Fertility specialists will suggest one of these three methods of conception based on your condition
- Natural pregnancy
- IUI
- IVF
Natural Pregnancy: Your fertility expert will suggest you to naturally conceive by performing intercourse 11-18 days after your periods. It is the time of ovulation when a woman’s fertile window is wide open. You may be given some ovulation inducing medicines or some medications for your hormones to better your chances at getting pregnant. You will be suggested natural conception in the following cases
- Your ovum or egg is healthy
- Your Sperm is healthy
- There’s no blockage in your tubes
IUI: Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a treatment where sperm is directly placed within your uterus during ovulation, allowing healthy sperm to reach closer to your egg. It is a fertility treatment that improves the chances of sperm fertilizing an egg.
It might be advised to use intrauterine insemination (IUI) if
- The sperm of your partner is not strong enough to survive.
- The thickness of your cervical mucus prevents the entry of sperm.
- The cause of your infertility is unknown
- You’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis
- You wish to use sperm from donors
IVF: In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of extracting eggs from ovaries and manually mixing them with sperm in a laboratory for fertilization. The embryo formed as a result, is then implanted inside the uterus where it inserts itself into the uterine wall, causing pregnancy.
IVF, as it has a better success rate, is typically advised for people who have
- Severe infertility issues
- Fallopian tube blockage
- IUI failure
- Belief that certain genetic conditions could be passed on
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Choose a Good Fertility Clinic
“Getting your treatment done from a good fertility clinic is as important as getting diagnosed by an expert fertility doctor”, as said by Dr. Narhari Malagaonkar, Chief Fertility Consultant at Progenesis Fertility Center. While choosing a fertility clinic, you must keep the following things in mind:
- The clinic must have a good reputation
- The clinic must have a high rate of success
- The clinic must have more positive reviews than negative ones from previously visited patients
- The clinic must have experienced and supportive doctors and staff
- The clinic must be clean and hygienic
- The clinic must maintain transparency in matters of treatments suggested and its cost
Treating infertility can be a heartbreaking and scary journey, but it must also be a hopeful one. With the current advancements in reproductive medicines and fertility treatments, it is possible for anyone to get pregnant at any age and under any other condition. So don’t lose hope and begin your journey towards parenthood today!
FAQ’s
How to get pregnant?
During the fertile window, couples who have intercourse everyday or every other day have the highest pregnancy rates. Furthermore, during the fertile window, doctors frequently advise only to perform it once a day. If natural pregnancy does not occur for you after a year of trying, consult a fertility specialist for advice.
What are the pregnancy signs and symptoms?
Early pregnancy symptoms include missed periods, nausea and vomiting, breast changes, fatigue, and frequent urination. Consult with your doctor to know for sure if you’re pregnant or not.
What is ovulation period and how is it calculated?
The menstrual cycle starts on the first day of your period and lasts until the first day of your next period. You are most fertile during ovulation (the release of an egg from your ovaries), which normally occurs 12 to 14 days prior to your next period.
Which infertility treatment has the highest success rate?
In comparison to other reproductive treatments, IVF has the best success rate. The treatment falls under the category of assisted reproductive technologies and tackles a wide range of fertility challenges. IVF can treat both male and female infertility by fertilizing the egg in a laboratory with sperm and implanting it in the uterus.