Infertility Treatment

Description

Infertility is a medical condition where the couple besides having unprotected sex fail to conceive or get pregnant. Infertility can occur to anyone. More than eighty percent of couples can become pregnant usually. However, some couple does suffer from infertility issues. For people who are diagnosed with infertility, the chances to get pregnant becomes less. Fortunately, there are infertility therapy and fertility medications available.

Symptoms and Signs

Women

  • Abnormal menstrual cycles with either excessive or lighter bleeding
  • Irregular periods
  • Having no periods at all
  • Painful periods
  • Hormonal issues
  • Change in sex desire
  • Weight gain
  • Loss of hair
  • Pain while having sex
  • Milky white discharge from the nipples even without getting pregnant

Men

  • Change in sex drive
  • Change in hair growth
  • Pain, swelling or lump in the testicles
  • Ejaculation or erection problems

Causes

Women

Infertility in women can be treated by taking fertility pills to get pregnant. The following are the reasons for women to suffer from infertility.

  • PCOS- Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Thyroid problems- Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
  • Premature ovarian failure

Men

  • Low sperm count
  • Abnormally formed sperm
  • Sperm ducts are blocked
  • Azoospermia
  • Sperms don’t move well

Common drugs

Following are the most potent fertility pills available in the US:

  • Clomid- Clomiphene citrate
  • Cetrotide
  • Dostinex- prolactin reducing
  • Gonal-F- Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • Parlodel- Prolactin reducing
  • Crinone- Progesterone
  • Femara- Letrozole
  • Zoladex
  • Urofollitropin

Prevention

  • Maintaining a healthy weight becomes essential. Overweight often cause infertility issues.
  • It is recommended to quit smoking and drinking if a couple is trying to get pregnant. Tobacco causes a negative impact, and alcohol decreases fertility.
  • Try to reduce stress.
  • Limit caffeine intake.

Diagnosis

Following are the fertility tests for Women:

Blood tests : It will be tested for progesterone.

Chlamydia test : A swab is used, and some cells are collected from the cervix area for the analysis.

Ultrasound test : Ultrasound scan can detect issues with the fallopian tubes. It is also used to take a good look at the womb and ovaries.

X-Ray : An X-Ray might also be required to see the fallopian tubes and womb

Following are the fertility tests for Men:

Semen analysis : This test is done to detect problems related to sperm.

Chlamydia test : Urine sample is submitted to look for chlamydia, which can affect fertility.

FAQs

How can infertility be treated?

– Infertility can be managed by the best fertility drugs, surgical procedures, and assisted conception, which will include IVF and IUI.

What Causes Azoospermia?

– Azoospermia is a fertility disorder where men don’t have sperm in the semen. There are no known symptoms of Azoospermia. If a woman is deciding to get pregnant and going through issues, then the doctor may rule out this as a cause. The leading causes can be an injury in the groin, viral orchitis infection in the child, epididymitis and urethritis, cancer treatment, genetic condition, and more.

What are the side effects of infertility treatment?

– Infertility treatment does cause a few side-effects, but they are not severe. A patient undergoing infertility treatment may complain to have a headache, bloating, upset stomach, mood swings, and hot flashes. Sometimes, fertility medicine can even cause multiple pregnancies.

Do fertility medications work?

– Yes, in many cases, fertility medications and treatments do work efficiently. The doctor will suggest the right medicine for getting pregnant for women. If male, then the doctor will suggest fertility drugs to increase the sperm count, proper flow of the sperm, and more.