Are you suffering from infertility? There is no reason to be sad or worried. There are a number of treatment options for both men and women. Read this article till the end to find out all the infertility treatment options.
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Infertility Treatment
Treatment will depend on many factors, such as the age of the person who want to conceive, how long the infertility has lasted, personal preferences, and their general state of health.
Infertility treatment for men:
Treatment will depend on the cause of infertility
-Surgery, in case of varicoele (widening of the veins in the scrotum) or a blockage in the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm.
-Antibiotic medicines to treat any genital infections
-Medications to treat problems with erections or ejaculation.
-Hormone treatments if the problem is related with hormones imbalance
-Erectile dysfunction
-Surgery for epididymal blockage: A blocked epididymis can be repaired surgically. If the epididymis is blocked, sperm will not ejaculate properly.
Fertility treatments for women
Fertility drugs to regulate or induce ovulation include:
-Clomifene : This induce ovulation in those who ovulate either irregularly or not at all, because of PCOS or another disorder.
-Metformin (Glucophage) :If Clomifene is not effective
-insulin resistance
-Follicle-stimulating hormone: This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland that controls estrogen production by the ovaries. It stimulates the ovaries to mature egg follicles.
-Human chorionic gonadotropin
-Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Surgical procedures for women
If the fallopian tubes are blocked or scarred, surgical repair make it easier for eggs to pass through.
Endometriosis may be treated with laparoscopic surgery.
Assisted conception
The following methods are available for assisted conception.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI): A fine catheter is inserted through the cervix into the uterus to place a sperm sample directly into the uterus.
In vitro fertilization (IVF): The sperm and egg are collected and brought together in a lab. The fertilized egg grows for 3 to 5 days. Then the embryo is placed in the woman’s uterus.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI): A single sperm is injected into an egg for fertilization during an IVF procedure.
Sperm or egg donation: sperm or eggs can be received from a donor.
GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) and ZIFT (zygote intrafallopian transfer): The sperm and egg are collected, brought together in a lab, and placed in a fallopian tube. In GIFT, the sperm and eggs are placed into the fallopian tube. In ZIFT, a fertilized egg is placed into the tube at 24 hours.
Lifestyle changes may help
There are a few steps to increase your chances of achieving pregnancy:
-Increase frequency of sex. Have intercourse every day or every other day beginning at least four days before ovulation it increases your chances of getting your spouse pregnant.
-Have sex when fertilization is possible. A woman become pregnant during ovulation — which occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
-Avoid the use of lubricants. Ask your doctor about sperm-safe lubricants.
