Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. It affects individuals emotionally and socially. It can strain relationships, cause anxiety, and affect self-esteem. Globally, 1 in 6 couples face infertility challenges. According to a report, 10-15% of married couples in India have experienced infertility at some point. Primary infertility is when no pregnancy has occurred, while secondary infertility refers to difficulties after a previous pregnancy. Understanding the crucial elements of conception or fertility such as ovulation, sperm quality and quantity, uterine health, fallopian tube patency, and hormonal balance is vital for managing infertility.
Infertility can be broadly categorised into:
To customise treatment, your infertility specialist begins by reviewing previous reports and recommending specific tests. The comprehensive evaluation will help identify any underlying issues affecting a woman’s ability to conceive:
Blood Tests: Assess hormonal levels crucial for ovulation and reproductive health.
Transvaginal Ultrasound: Evaluates ovarian follicles and uterine health, detecting structural abnormalities.
Laparoscopy: Invasive procedure to visualise pelvic organs, useful for diagnosing endometriosis or pelvic adhesions.
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Level: Indicates ovarian reserve, helping predict response to fertility treatments.
For men experiencing infertility, diagnostic steps include:
Choosing the right fertility clinic is crucial for starting your family. At Birla Fertility & IVF, we offer personalised care with expert specialists guiding you every step of the way. Our advanced labs and outstanding success rates have helped over 2,30,000 patients achieve their dream of parenthood.
IVF is often recommended for various fertility issues, using (ART) such as IVF, IUI, ICSI, blastocyst culture, and surgical interventions to fix structural abnormalities to achieve pregnancy
Fertility treatment begins with testing to diagnose the cause, followed by medications, surgery (if required), and ART procedures like IVF, IUI, ICSI, etc., based on patient’s unique requirements.
No. Studies have shown that using birth control does not affect fertility in future.
Track ovulation, maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking/alcohol and consider preconception care to boost fertility and chances of conception.
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