Infertility is a
global public health concern that affects approximately 10% - 15% of couples
worldwide.
This condition may stem from numerous
anomalies in the body. It ranges from infections and cysts in the ovaries and
reproductive tract, to the disproportionate secretion of hormones by the
glands.
There are various
kinds of Infertility treatments .The best way to tackle infertility is by
identifying the exact cause of this condition and then alleviate it.
If you're
battling with any type infertility or struggling to get pregnant especially if
you're on your late 30's or late 40's, you MUST check this out.
To combat infertility you must know the root
cause of that problem but first you need to determine the signs of infertility.
Determining the
signs of infertility:
There are many
medical procedures for detecting the signs that help to determine whether an
individual is infertile or not.
Doctors usually prescribe one or more of the
following medical tests:
- Hysterosalpingography - A dye injected into the vagina is monitored to check for blockage in the fallopian tubes or uterus.
- Laparoscopy - If disease and other physical problems are present in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or in the uterus, infertility is suggested. This may be detected through laparoscopy.
Signs of
infertility in women:
In women, the
signs of infertility are more readily recognized as compared to men.
Endometriosis causes the lining of the uterus
to grow outside the uterus.
Bacterial
infections may begin around the uterus and spread to other reproductive organs,
resulting in infertility.
Fibroids in the uterus is another indication
of infertility.
Tumors in the
cervix often cause stenosis, or narrowing of the cervix, which is a common
indicator of infertility.
Ovulating before
the tenth day and after the twentieth day of one's monthly cycle, pre-menstrual
spotting, menopausal symptoms are
indicative of luteal phase defect, and thus in turn are signs too of
infertility.
The most common
indication in females that they might have some problems with fertility is
their Irregular menstrual cycles.
However, an irregular menstrual cycle is not
conclusive in itself, but it is definitely one of the signs of infertility.
Issues regarding
body weight are often indicators of being infertile.
For a woman, being too thin, or anorexic, will
definitely hinder pregnancy, since the body does not have the proper nutritional
requirements, or the required strength.
Alternatively,
obesity can also be a sign.
Obesity is
accompanied by hormonal imbalance, which affects the reproductive system and
pregnancy.
Signs of
Infertility in Men:
Like females, in
males too, either obesity, or anorexia, is an indication that he is infertile.
Apart from these, anatomical defects may also
be signs of infertility.
Undescended testicles, or damage to scrotum
and the gonads, are possible indicators too.
Wearing tight undergarments,
or exposing the testicles to heat, may render the person unable to produce the
required number of sperms, or unable to produce sperms altogether, resulting in
infertility.
Infertility can
be defined in two ways:
- Inability to conceive after a year of regular sexual intercourse without contraception.
- Repeated ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages or prenatal loss.
Male and female
specific factors account for about 30% of the infertility causes
(individually); the combination of male and female causation leads to an
additional 20% and the remaining 20% are caused by uncertain origins.
When one is
dealing with infertility, not only you must
strictly follow the rules of the treatment, it is equally important to
make sure that you have the correct diagnosis of the root cause of your
condition.
In this article
you will find a broad outline, enumerating the various probable causes of
infertility.
Why it is
important to determine the causes.
Infertility may
be due to a multitude of factors at a time, or it may be the result of perhaps
the deviation of a certain single factor from its premeditated path.
Since
misdiagnosis can often lead to further fertility complications, the very first
step of treating and curing infertility depends largely on identifying the
root cause right in the beginning of treatment.
The broad causes
of infertility in females may be listed as follows:
* An ovulation:
In females, ovulatory problems are the most common causes of infertility. The
failure to ovulate may be due to a number of factors:
* Hormonal
imbalance is the most frequent cause of an ovulation; when the ovaries produce
immature eggs, pregnancy becomes impossible.
* Women with
polycystic ovaries suffer from a decreased secretion of FSH and increased
secretion of LH and testosterone; therefore polycystic ovarian syndrome may
lead to an ovulation in women.
* Approximately
20% of the cases of infertility occur due to the malfunctioning of the
hypothalamus, the gland which controls hormonal stimuli, resulting in immature
eggs. The pituitary gland is responsible for the regulation of LH and FSH, and
its malfunctioning produces immature eggs.
* Damage to the
ovaries caused by previous surgeries, ovarian cysts, tumors and infections may
lead to production of immature eggs as well.
* Premature
menopause and follicular problems are also responsible for anovulation.
* Improper
functioning of fallopian tubes: Viral and bacterial infections of the fallopian
tubes are the primary cause of their malfunction.
Appendicitis and
colitis are abdominal problems which lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes.
Tubal damages may
also be caused by previous surgeries, which render the tubes incapable of
passing eggs.
Ectopic pregnancy, which occurs within the
tube, is a potential threat to life that also causes tubal damage.
Congenital tubal
defects are rare, but not impossible to come across as causes of infertility.
* Use of drugs:
Smoking, drinking and using other drugs have been known to decrease the chances
of getting pregnant.
* Problems in the
Immune system: This problem includes auto immune reactions in the body and the
creation of anti sperm antibodies which exterminate sperms. Natural killer
cells, which when present in excess, can damage the embryo in the uterus. The
antinuclear antibodies cause inflammation of the uterus when present in excess.
The presence of antisperm antibodies in the female's body kills off the sperms
before they can fertilize the egg.
Although the
causes of infertility are many, they are fairly easy to overcome, especially
when diagnosed in the early stages.
Using a holistic approach, comprising of the
prescribed medicines, following a healthy diet, regular exercise, abstinence
from alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, stress management, acupuncture ,
guarantees positive results.
Due to the complex and multifactor nature of
infertility, the problem can be solved permanently only by dealing with it in
the holistic way, which tackles all the root causes of this condition rather
than focusing on specific triggering elements.
Getting regular
health checkups, taking supplements to combat existing problem, exercising and
stress reduction techniques are only part of the holistic solution to
infertility which considers the problem as part of a whole unlike the
conventional approach which tackles a specific body organ in its attempt to
heal.
The holistic approach is not only a surefire
way to increase your chances of conception it also guarantees a safe and
healthy pregnancy.
Available
infertility treatments include:
. Treating APA's.
APA's cause blood clots and prevent implantation. A low dose aspirin therapy
works wonders when treating APA's in the blood. For graver cases, anticoagulants
are used to thin out the blood and improve blood circulation in the uterus.
. Removing
natural killer cells. Natural killer cells present in excess begin to attack
the embryo. An intravenous treatment of gamma globulin, intralipid infusions
and steroids are often used in this case.
. Treating
Antinuclear Antibodies (AA's). Abundance of antinuclear antibodies in the body
is treated with steroids, intake of herbs that increase circulation, intake of
antioxidants, zinc supplements, alkaline generating food and reducing the
levels of stress. Balancing the responses of the immune system is the key to
treating AA's.
. Treating
antisperm antibodies. To suppress the reactions in the body caused by antisperm
antibodies interacting with the sperm, low doses of steroids are often made use
of.
. Treating age
related infertility. Since age is a possible threat to female fertility,
infertility treatments involving care of the kidneys and the spleen will help a
woman keep the age related problems of pregnancy at bay.
. Treating
infections that hinder pregnancy. Antibiotic treatments to exterminate the
harmful bacteria from the body are recommended by most doctors who conduct
IVF's. Nutritious food and immune enhancing supplements are used to prevent
harmful bacteria from growing in the body. When detected in one partner,
antibiotic treatments for harmful bacteria must be carried out in both partners
since they are likely to have infected each other during intercourse.
. Treating the
high prolactin levels in the body. Normally, to treat the elevated levels of
prolactin in the body, natural remedies are suggested. These natural remedies
include the intake of vitamin B, zinc and magnesium supplements, exercising,
staying away from alcohol, and lowering the levels of stress. The intake of
rebalancing hormones like Chasteberry, etc. is also helpful. Qi moving herbs
are also quite helpful in these cases.
. Treating leutal
phase defects. In case of dealing with leutal phase defects, fertility drugs like
Clomid, etc. are prescribed for boosting the levels of progesterone, which
enable pregnancy. However, medicines such as these are bound to have side
effects, and to avoid these said side effects, it is always beneficial to opt
for natural methods of treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers good help
in these cases.
. Treating tubal
blockages. Laparoscopy is performed to remove small areas of blockage, however
if that fails, In Vitro Fertilization is an option.
. Treating sperm
problems. Fertility drugs are available that enhance sperm production, and
improve motility. Since sperm motility is one of the major factors affecting
pregnancy, treatments in males are incomplete without looking into this.
Infertility
treatments are possible with the whole new range of medicines that is available
to the public these days, but it must also be kept in mind that these
treatments can be painful, often come without harmful side effects and the
results are far from guaranteed.
On the other
hand, following the holistic approach with a healthy diet, regular exercise,
abstinence from alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, stress management,
acupuncture etc. can almost guarantee positive and fast results.
How to get
pregnant naturally
Infertility may be
broadly defined as the inability to get pregnant after trying for at least one
year without using any birth control.
In Western countries, infertility affects an
estimated 15% of the population.
While a part of
them are trying to conceive using alternative methods like IVF, others prefer
to optimize the chances of getting pregnant naturally.
Trying to get
pregnant naturally may be very important, since many couples and individuals
who are diagnosed with infertility may be able to get pregnant without
treatment (and hence should be defined as "subfertile" rather than
"infertile").
When trying to
get pregnant naturally, the most important factor is to understand the
menstrual cycle and the timing of ovulation, which leads to the optimum chances
of getting impregnated.
Usually,
ovulation occurs around the fourteenth day, and hence, to get pregnant
naturally, a couple should have as much sexual intercourse as possible between
the twelfth and the fifteenth day.
Different women have slightly varying
menstrual cycles.
Hence, to improve
the chances of becoming pregnant, it is imperative to study one's periods, and
calculate exactly when one ovulates.
Determining the
signs of ovulation.
To check for the
right timings of ovulation, a woman can do one, or many, of the following
things:
* Keep a
calendar. Keeping a calendar to chart the days is an easy and effective method
to determine the right time to have sexual intercourse.
* Keep a check on
vaginal fluids. Mucus discharge from the vagina usually becomes heavier,
thinner, clearer and stretchy during ovulation when compared to the usual
times.
* Feel the inside
of the vagina. During ovulation, the cervix is softer and slightly more open
than usual.
* Keep tabs on
any sharp pain in the abdomen. Sharp pains in the abdomen, or some slight
spotting, may be indicative of ovulation.
* Other physical
conditions. Headaches, bloating, breast tenderness and pain may be signs of
ovulation.
Having checked
for ovulation, there are some other things that an individual can do to
increase the chances of getting pregnant naturally.
These include
lying still for a while after having sexual intercourse, avoiding the bathroom
for about thirty minutes after having sexual intercourse, and most importantly,
figuring out how many times one should have sexual intercourse.
Men often neglect
their own part to play in this whole scenario.
The sperms need to be of the correct
constitution, correct shape and correct motility too, or else, however fertile
the women may be, impregnation does not occur naturally.
A way of ensuring that the sperms are
undamaged is by wearing boxers instead of briefs.
Boxers help in
keeping the testicles from overheating and damaging sperms.
For both women
and men, the anatomical and hormonal factors are not the only ones to be
monitored and corrected.
In most cases,
failure to conceive may result from an improper diet, undue stress, the use of
drugs like alcohol and nicotine, and even environmental factors such as
proximity to harmful doses of pesticides. Abstinence from such factors goes a
long way in ensuring a pregnancy.
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