Elizabeth Stone once quoted that Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. So true, parenthood lies at the heart of all couples. But for those, who are deprived of this blessing are ill-fated. But not anymore! With super sophisticated treatments such as IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) available, every single obstacle coming in the way of you and your fertility can be managed, effectively. Let us get into the details of infertility, its diagnosis, treatment options available etc.
WHAT EXACTLY IS INFERTILITY?
We have come across this term a million times. But what does it imply? It simply means the inability to conceive or become pregnant even after regular intercourse continuing for at least one year, sans any protection or contraception technique.
Now the next question that pops up in our mind is WHAT ARE THE
CAUSES OF INFERTILITY?
Well, a lot actually. These could be:
In women these are:
Ovulation problem due to irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Uterine Fibroids
Endometriosis
Poor quality of eggs
Whereas in men, the common causes are:
Low sperm count
Total absence of sperm formation
Low sperm mobility
Abnormal shape of the sperms
HOW IS THIS INFERTILITY EXAMINED?
For this, both the partners have to undergo a series of examination. In case of male:
The general physical examination of the genitals is performed; the testicles and penis are assessed for any deformities, shape and structure.
Semen analysis is accomplished to check for the color, presence of blood, sperm count and motility, any infection etc.
Blood test to seek the level of hormones like Testosterone
Ultrasound to determine any ejaculatory barrier
Whereas the females have to undergo the following examination:
General physical examination of the genitals and a discussion about the menstrual history
Ultrasound to monitor the status of Uterus, Ovaries, Fallopian tubes etc.
Effectiveness of eggs is tested through ovarian reserve testing
Laparoscopy for the detection and treatment of any scarring, blockages etc.
Blood test to look for the amount of male and female reproduction hormones
Thyroid test
Now let us see HOW IS THIS INFERTILITY TREATED?
Infertility is treated depending upon its cause, age of the woman and man involved, their general state of health etc. The treatment can involve the use of various medications including anti thyroid drugs, Metformin (ant diabetic), hormone therapy etc. At the same time, surgery, artificial insemination, IVF, Assisted Reproductive Technology are used.
One of the anti fertility hospitals in Delhi, which has a proven track record of unparalleled success rate is ADIVA. By visiting our centre, you will soon realize your long held cherished dream of becoming a proud, ecstatic and a blissful parent. We will not only guide you through your treatment protocol but at the same time, take full care of your emotional and physical needs.
THE VARIOUS TYPES OF TREATMENTS AVAILABLE AT ADIVA ARE:
OVULATION INDUCTION
Ovulation Induction is used to generate more and a high number of better quality eggs in a woman with the aid of drug therapy. Drugs commonly used are Clomiphene Citrate, HMG, purified and recombinant FSH.
IUI
A special technique where the donor’s sperms are thoroughly processed and then introduced into the uterus with the help of a catheter.
IVF & ET
It can be considered by patients with Tubal disease, Male factor infertility, Failure of IUI and unexplained infertility.
Here’s a brief description of Adiva’s IVF program, step by step. Before we begin the treatment, we conduct extensive counseling sessions. The entire process is explained to you and your husband in detail, so that both of you are mentally and physically prepared for the experience.
You take fertility drugs to help you produce a number of eggs.
Once the eggs are mature, they are retrieved from your body.
The eggs are fertilized outside the womb in a laboratory. The fertilized eggs become embryos within a few days.
The embryos are then placed in your uterus in the hope that one or more will implant and become a successful pregnancy.
ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR INFERTILITY ARE:
These are offered if the patient has Obstructive Azoospermia & severe Oligospermia Previous IVF Failure, Unexplained infertility ETC. The various treatment options can be Cryopreservation, Assisted Hatching, and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection etc.
So don’t let anything stop you from experiencing the divine world of parenthood, for now every single infertility problem has a concrete solution.