Essential Infertility Information for Couples

Becoming a parent and having kids is one of the greatest gift life can offer. Nothing could ever replace the joys of parenthood. However, getting pregnant for some women is not that easy. There are those that are besieged with the problem of infertility.

Infertility is the inability of women to conceive and for men to impregnate. Multiple factors explain the different causes of infertility. Most common is when the male sperm is weak and not potent enough to cause conception. To be considered also is a woman’s condition, whether she has ovulation problems, uterine problems, tubal blockage or tubal ligation.

Age is likewise considered as it plays a major role in conception. As one matures, a woman’s chance to conceive naturally decreases since  fertility starts to decline around age 27 due to the depletion and aging of the egg cells. Also leading to infertility are conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and sexually transmitted diseases when left untreated in due time.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is one major factor causing infertility. Diseases like chlamydia or gonorrhea, when left untreated, may result to vaginal or cervical infections thus causing inflammation to the pelvis. This is commonly called as PID. Once infected, scars caused by the bacteria tend to block the fallopian tubes. This blockage hinders pregnancy, although somehow when PID is treated or cured, one may get pregnant through the IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) method

Another leading cause of infertility is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder. Irregular ovulation and/or inability to ovulate is experienced by women suffering from PCOS as it disrupts the normal ovulation cycle of a woman. This ailment may be treated with drugs like Metformin, which aids in the body’s capability to consume insulin and lessen symptoms related to PCOS. Hormone level is likewise remedied.

Once a couple is having a hard time conceiving, their hormone level must also be examined. There are cases of inadequate secretion of hormones responsible for male infertility. This is due to some congenital abnormalities. Hormones are produced by the pancreas, the pituitary, hypothalamus, ovaries, testes and thyroid and adrenal glands. Diseases that affect them may also lead to infertility.

The couple should not only be contented and rely on the medical reasons when tackling the infertility issue. It is also recommended to take a look on the couple’s lifestyle. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, taking illegal substance or drugs or having sexually transmitted disease may also be the culprit. Too much stress and exercise should likewise be considered since it may be a possible cause for infertility.

The pressure lodged on the couple trying to have a child set with a timetable is too stressful. This sometimes lead to unexplained infertility. It is advisable, therefore, for the couple to lighten up and let nature take its toll.