Infertility Treatment

What is Infertility
Treatment?

Infertility is a condition in which a woman is not able to conceive despite trying for a long time (typically over a year). Infertility can be due to a number of reasons related to the man or woman or both. The risk of infertility increases with age, but many sophisticated infertility treatment options are available at Wockhardt Hospitals for both male and female-related infertility problems.

Signs & Symptoms of Infertility

The most common and primary sign of infertility is not getting pregnant despite trying to conceive for over six months (for those below 35 years of age) or over a year (for those above 35 years of age). There may or may not be other symptoms of infertility in men and women, but some people may show some signs that may be causing infertility, such as:

What Causes Infertility?

There can be many reasons for infertility in a couple. Either one of them or even both of them can be dealing with infertility issues. Sometimes, the cause of infertility may not be attributed to a single reason. The underlying cause of infertility can be best diagnosed by a healthcare provider who may need to perform elaborate evaluations to determine the causes of infertility.

Some of the common causes of infertility in both men and women can be

Age
Eating disorders
Over-exercising
Obesity
Excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, substance abuse
Exposure to radiation, or prior or undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy
Exposure to harmful chemicals
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Abnormalities in hormone production
Autoimmune conditions like lupus
Chronic diseases or health conditions

Infertility causes specific to women may include the following

Ovulation disorders
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS/PCOD)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Uterine fibroids or polyps
Infrequent or absence of menstruation
Surgical or congenital absence of ovaries
Structural abnormalities of the vagina, uterus, or fallopian tubes

Infertility issues specific to men may include the following

Low sperm count
Problems with motility and shape of the sperms
Cystic fibrosis
Low progesterone
Injury to the testicles or scrotum
Sexual dysfunctions - erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, etc.
Exposure to high heat to the testicles
Surgical or congenital absence of testicles
Vasectomy

Diagnosis of Infertility

Before the diagnosis of infertility begins, the gynecologist may discuss the sexual habits of both partners and make recommendations to improve the chances of pregnancy. Despite that, if the couple remains infertile, the doctor may begin the diagnosis individually to understand the causes of infertility.

Female Infertility Diagnosis

Diagnosis of infertility in women may start with a regular physical examination as well as a regular gynecological examination. Certain diagnostic tests may also be recommended to understand abnormalities in the processes involved in the production of healthy eggs for fertilization.

Tests that may be recommended for diagnosis and/or ruling out diseases may include

Blood test
Pelvic exam
Hysteroscopy
Transvaginal ultrasound
Laparoscopy
X-Ray Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Sono Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Saline Sonohysterogram (SIS)

Male Infertility Diagnosis

Male infertility diagnosis may attempt to determine impairment in the process of sperm production. The doctor might perform a general physical examination along with a genital examination.

Specific fertility tests that may be performed for detecting male infertility may include

Some tests may be performed in select cases. Not all tests may be recommended for every patient. The infertility treatment for male and female may be based on the diagnosis performed by the doctor.

Treatment of Infertility

The infertility treatment for male and female depends upon several factors, such as:

Sometimes infertility problems cannot be treated, and spontaneous pregnancy may not be achieved. In such cases, assisted reproductive techniques may help to become parents. Often, lifestyle changes or improving the frequency and timing of intercourse may help in conceiving naturally. If infertility is found to be curable by other means, the details of treatment may be discussed with the patients to take the necessary steps. Overall, fertility treatment may depend upon a combination of these methods.

Infertility Treatment
for Females

Treatment for women may include a combination of certain treatment methods

Making necessary lifestyle changes such as losing/gaining weight, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol, and maintaining the overall health condition of the body may assist in becoming pregnant and preparing the body for pregnancy.

Fertility drugs may be given to women with infertility due to ovulation disorders which may help to regulate or induce ovulation.

Women suffering from uterine problems, such as uterine septum, intrauterine scar tissue, as well as endometrial polyps and cysts, and fibroids, can be treated with surgery to restore fertility.

Healthy sperm may be directly placed inside the uterus of the woman at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of conception.

Treatment of infertility issues in men may be treated with a combination of certain treatment methods:

Making certain lifestyle changes such as avoiding smoking and drinking, losing/gaining weight, discontinuing select medications, improving the time and frequency of intercourse, and making other changes that may be recommended by the doctor may improve the chances of fertilization.

Certain medications may be recommended to improve the quality and quantity of sperm produced to improve the likelihood of pregnancy.

If blockage in the pathway of sperm movement causes infertility, surgery may help to improve the overall chances of getting pregnant.

If there is a problem in the quality or quantity of sperm in the ejaculate, directly retrieving the sperm can be used in assisted reproductive techniques for fertilization.

Why Choose Wockhardt Hospitals
for Infertility Treatment?

At Wockhardt Hospitals, we are committed to providing advanced forms of treatment using state-of-the-art facilities and minimally invasive equipment to ensure our patients’ best infertility treatment in India. Our team of gynecological specialists possessing acute clinical acumen and extensive experience in treating infertility in women and men has been working in close collaboration with our patients to deliver the best results in treating infertility issues with an incredible success rate over the past years.

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