What is infertility & why it is so annoying for men & women?
The number of infertility
cases in India is whopping by an unexpected margin. The male infertility
problem in India crossed the ratio of 20%-30%, whereas the female infertility
number is close to it at 20%-35%. In most of the cases, both man & woman
are responsible for increasing the rate of infertility.
Infertility occurs when one
partner doesn't contribute in the process of conception or the woman is unable
to carry the pregnancy.
What are the causes of people
being affected by infertility?
Male infertility problem
Sperm & Semen
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There are some problems that
can occur during intercourse which specifically indicates that the male is
infertile.
Low sperm count: It has been
stated by the IVF specialist that a low sperm count will emerge as a reason for
being unable to conceive. If a man ejaculates sperm under 15 million then he
won't be able to help her partner to conceive & carry the pregnancy for 9
months.
Weak sperm mobility: If a
sperm is unable to swim to reach the egg to combine for fertilization, then a
woman can't conceive naturally.
Abnormal Sperm: The shape
& size of a sperm matters a lot in conception. An abnormal sperm won't be
capable to fertilize an egg. A sperm cannot reach the egg
if the semen is abnormal
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| Male Infertility |
What affects the semen to work abnormal?
Excess stress: Working on a
tight schedule or excess of work can increase your stress level which results
in making you infertile & unable to help your partner to conceive well.
Ejaculation disorders: The
ejaculation of sperm in the bladder due to blockage of ejaculatory ducts can
increase the chances of infertility among men.
Affected by severe
diseases: If you are affected by Cancer
or other severe diseases, it can affect the normal sperm generation in your
body.
Deficiency in testosterone
level: Hypogonadism could reduce the level of testosterone level in your body
that could affect in conception.
There are some other factors
that may increase the chances of a male getting affected by infertility. They
are:
Genetic factor: Sometimes a
male can have two X chromosomes & a single Y chromosome, as in
Klinefelter's syndrome. This affects the testicles to develop abnormally which
in turn results in the generation of low sperm or no sperm.
Severe diseases: Sometimes
males can't able to produce sperms in excess due to some diseases which affect
their health. Some of the severe diseases that are commonly known for affecting
the capability of men's in producing healthy sperms are diabetes, anemia &
thyroid.
Mumps: Most of the people
found affected by mumps at the age of puberty. This causes inflammation of the
testicles which affect the sperm generation in a normal manner.
Radiation therapy: If you are
undergoing any radiation therapy which is being done near the testicles, then
it can damage your sperm to a higher level.
Improper consumption of
medicines can augment the risk of infertility among the men's.
Age: One of the major issues
among the men that restricts them from producing healthy sperms. Over the age
of 40, the strength of generating sperms starts reducing in men's.
Overconsumption of illegal
drugs: Cocaine & marijuana are the two harmful drugs that can damage the
body & affect the sperm production.
Steroids: Mostly the intake of
steroids by the bodybuilders for long-term lowers their capability to produce
healthy sperms.
Obesity or overweight:
Carrying excess weight than normal could lower the chances of males to help
their partner to conceive.
Mental stress: Excessive
mental stress would impact your sperm count severely.
Causes of Female infertility
Smoking: Smoking frequently
during pregnancy can increase the chances of miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Excessive
smoking among women leads to lower fertility as well.
Age: Women above the age of 32
starts facing difficulty to conceive.
Consumption of alcohol in
excess: It's common that excess consumption of alcohol lowers the chances among
women to carry the pregnancy for the long term.
Unhealthy eating habits: Due
to eating unhygienic foods, a sudden increase in your weight may affect you
with infertility problem
Obesity: This is common in
both men & women.
Ovulation disorder is one of
the major causes that increase the chances of infertility in women. Due to the
disorder, the eggs release during ovulation may stop or release in some cycles.
Some reasons are mushrooming
that are effective in ovulation disorder. They are:
Poor egg quality: Damaged eggs
or abnormal generation of eggs that are unable to perform fertilization
restricts women from carrying the pregnancy. With the growing age of women, the
risk also increases at the same rate.
Premature ovarian failure:
Before the age of 40, the ovaries stop producing eggs which may cause
infertility in women.
Thyroid problem: Hormonal
imbalance due to over & underactive thyroid gland.
Perilous diseases: Cancer
& AIDS. Both affect the women from conception.
The consumption of illegal
drugs by women hamper their capability to carry the pregnancy for long-term.
Even the negligence in proper medication & treatment could be the reason of
infertility in women.
Treatment available in India of Infertility
The availability of state of
the art equipment's in the established IVF centres in India have paved the way
for many infertility couples to get treated under the observation of IVF
professionals. With more than hundreds of IVF clinics or hospitals established
in different corners of India, their success rate tells that people with
infertility can fulfill their dream of having their own kid in this generation.
Ashoka Super Specialty Hospital has emerged as one of the best IVF centres in India with the highest success rate of 80% among others. Dr. A Suresh Kumar is
the renowned IVF specialist of the Ashoka Hospital with over 20 years of
experience in treating infertility couples.
