Fertility
Fertility Description and Introduction
Fertility medicine focuses on assisting individuals and couples to conceive, addressing both male and female reproductive issues. It encompasses a range of treatments and procedures aimed at overcoming infertility, enabling patients to achieve pregnancy. This field is continually evolving, offering hope through advanced reproductive technologies and personalized care plans.
Fertility Causes
Hormonal imbalances affecting ovulation or sperm production.
Structural issues with the reproductive organs, such as blocked fallopian tubes or uterine abnormalities.
Genetic disorders that impact fertility.
Lifestyle factors, including smoking, excessive alcohol use, and obesity.
Age, as fertility naturally declines with age, particularly for women after the age of 35.
Environmental and occupational exposures to certain chemicals and toxins.
Fertility Treatments
Medications to stimulate ovulation.
Surgical procedures to repair reproductive organ abnormalities.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) to place sperm directly into the uterus.
In vitro fertilization (IVF), where eggs are fertilized outside the body and implanted in the uterus.
Third-party assisted techniques, such as sperm donation, egg donation, and surrogacy.
Lifestyle changes to improve fertility, including diet, exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol.
