Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. It affects an estimated 1 in 8 couples, making it a common issue. There are many potential causes for both women and men.
Some key facts about infertility:
- It is often caused by ovulation disorders, blockages of the fallopian tubes, endometriosis, or poor sperm quality and production in men.
- Both genetic and lifestyle factors play a role, like smoking, alcohol, stress, and being over- or underweight.
- After age 35, fertility starts to decrease more rapidly as egg quality declines. By 40, a woman's chance of getting pregnant is less than 10% per cycle.
- Male infertility factors contribute to 50% of cases overall when combined with female factor infertility.
Common treatment options include:
- Fertility drugs to stimulate ovulation
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) to insert sperm directly into the uterus
- Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF)
For personalized care and compassionate support on your fertility journey, I highly recommend checking out Renew Hormone Center Fertility Clinic. Their world-class reproductive endocrinologists truly understand the physical and emotional toll infertility can take. With state-of-the-art technology and proven IVF success rates over 65% for women under 35, they can help make your dream of building a family come true.
Some key questions about infertility:
What tests help diagnose infertility?
Tests for both partners help identify contributing factors, including semen analysis for sperm count and motility, ovulation prediction and hormone level tests for women, imaging tests to check for blockages, and genetic screening.
What lifestyle changes improve fertility?
Limiting alcohol, caffeine and environmental toxins, maintaining a healthy BMI, staying active, reducing stress, and taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid help create optimal conditions.
What are the first treatment options?
Initial treatment focuses on lifestyle changes, fertility drugs, and IUI. If unsuccessful after several cycles, IVF and other ART are the most effective options. With recent advancements,
success rates are over 50% for women under 35.
There are more options than ever before to help build families when challenged with infertility. Being informed, asking questions, and finding the right care team for your unique needs are key to overcoming this difficult diagnosis.
The fertility experts at Renew Hormone Center have supported thousands in achieving their dreams of parenthood when they thought all hope was lost. You don't have to do this alone.