Overview

Infertility is defined as not having the ability to urge pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for a minimum of a year for many couples.

Infertility may result from a problem with either you or your partner, or a mixture of things that prevent pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective therapies that significantly improve your chances of getting pregnant.

Symptoms

The main symptom of infertility isn't getting pregnant. There may be no other obvious symptoms. Sometimes, a lady with infertility may have irregular or absent menstrual periods. In some cases, a person with infertility may have some signs of hormonal problems, like changes in hair growth or sexual function.Most couples will eventually conceive, with or without treatment.

Causes

All of the steps during ovulation and fertilization got to happen correctly so as to urge pregnant. Sometimes the problems that cause infertility in couples are present at birth, and sometimes they develop later in life.Infertility causes can affect one or both partners. In general:

Ø  In about one-third of cases, there is an issue with the man

Ø  In about one-third of cases, there is an issue with the woman

When to see a doctor

You probably don't got to see a doctor about infertility unless you've got been trying regularly to urge pregnant for a minimum of one year. Women should talk with a doctor earlier, however, if they:

Ø  Are age 35 or older and have been trying to conceive for six months or longer

Ø  Are over age 40

Ø  Have irregular or absent periods

Ø  Have very painful periods

Ø  Have known fertility problems

Ø  Have been diagnosed with endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease

Ø  Have had multiple miscarriages

Ø  Have undergone treatment for cancer

Risk factors

Many of the danger factors for both male and feminine infertility are an equivalent . They include:

Ø     Age. Women's fertility gradually declines with age, especially within the mid-30s, and it drops rapidly after age 37. Infertility in older women is probably going thanks to the lower number and quality of eggs, and may even be thanks to health problems that affect fertility. Men over age 40 could also be less fertile than younger men.

Ø     Tobacco use. Smoking tobacco or marijuana by either partner may reduce the likelihood of pregnancy. Smoking also reduces the possible effectiveness of fertility treatment. Miscarriages are more frequent in women who smoke. Smoking can increase the danger of male erecticle dysfunction and a coffee sperm count in men.

Ø     Alcohol use. For women, there is no safe level of alcohol use during conception or pregnancy. Alcohol use may contribute to infertility. For men, heavy alcohol use can decrease sperm count and motility.

Ø     Being overweight. Among American women, an inactive lifestyle and being overweight may increase the danger of infertility. For men, sperm count also could also be suffering from being overweight.

Ø     Being underweight. Women in danger of fertility problems include those with eating disorders, like anorexia or bulimia, and people who follow a really low-calorie or restrictive diet.

Ø     Exercise issues. A lack of exercise contributes to obesity, which increases the danger of infertility. Less often, ovulation problems could also be related to frequent strenuous, intense exercise in women who aren't overweight.

Prevention

Some types of infertility aren't preventable. But several strategies may increase your chances of pregnancy.

Couples

Have regular intercourse several times around the time of ovulation for the highest pregnancy rate. Intercourse beginning at least five days before and until a day after ovulation improves your chances of getting pregnant. Ovulation usually occurs in the middle of the cycle — halfway between menstrual periods — for most women with menstrual cycles about 28 days apart.

Men

Although most types of infertility aren't preventable in men, these strategies may help:

Ø     Avoid drug and tobacco use and drinking too much alcohol, which may contribute to male infertility.

Ø     Avoid high temperatures found in hot tubs and hot baths, as they can temporarily affect sperm production and motility.

Ø     Avoid exposure to industrial or environmental toxins, which can affect sperm production.

Ø     Limit medications that may impact fertility, both prescription and nonprescription drugs. Talk together with your doctor about any medications you're taking regularly, but don't stop taking prescription medications without medical advice.

Ø     Exercise moderately. Regular exercise may improve sperm quality and increase the probabilities for achieving a pregnancy.

Women

For women, variety of strategies may increase the probabilities of becoming pregnant:

Ø    Quit smoking. Tobacco has many negative effects on fertility, to not mention your general health and therefore the health of a fetus. If you smoke and are considering pregnancy, quit now.

Ø    Avoid alcohol and street drugs. These substances may impair your ability to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy. Don't drink alcohol or use recreational drugs, such as marijuana, if you're trying to get pregnant.

Ø     Limit caffeine. Women trying to urge pregnant might want to limit caffeine intake. Ask your doctor for guidance on the safe use of caffeine.

Ø     Exercise moderately. Regular exercise is vital , but exercising so intensely that your periods are infrequent or absent can affect fertility.

Ø     Avoid weight extremes. Being overweight or underweight can affect your hormone production and cause infertility.

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