Becoming a mother or father is one of the most important and cherished events in life. For many, this cherished event is disrupted by fertility problems. Difficulties conceiving may involve reproductive problems with one or both partners.
There are natural and environmental obstacles to trying to conceive, some controllable and some not. One, which cannot be controlled, is age. From the ages of 20-29, female infertility rates remain in the single digit percentiles. However, as a woman reaches and passes the age of thirty, it becomes more and more difficult to get pregnant. Infertility rates in women age 35 to 44 averages from 22 percent to almost 30 percent.
Fertility Problems - Further Factors
Factors, which are controllable, are alcohol, tobacco and drug use. Moderate alcohol use can lower sperm counts, while smoking can adversely affect male and female reproductive systems. Intercourse timing is another controllable factor. Studies have shown increased chances of pregnancy when couples carefully time their efforts. Studies vary, but experts seem to agree that having sex for several days during the five days before ovulation is ideal. Both men and women benefit from moderate, but not excessive exercise routines.
Pregnancy Assistance & Infertility Treatment
There are genetic and environmental exposure factors, which present insurmountable obstacles to pregnancy, but modern medicine provides choices for many couples having fertility problems. While they do not work for everyone, these procedures enable pregnancies that would otherwise have been impossible.
Fertility drugs, followed or accompanied by artificial insemination are two possibilities. Depending on the particular issue, Parlodel, Clomid and Repronex help with excess prolactin, polycystic ovarian syndrome and stimulating the body when all else fails.
Repronex is also used during in-vitro fertilization. During this procedure, the male’s sperm is combined in a dish with embryos removed from the ovaries. Repronex helps increase the chance for success by stimulating the body to produce multiple eggs.
Couples trying to conceive should exhaust all natural possibilities including making the lifestyle changes mentioned previously. Modern infertility treatments can help many couples with fertility problems, but they are not without side effects. Explore all the options with your specialist before deciding.
Hi - I'm Dr Grace Jones. My husband and I have been medical professionals for over 20 years.
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