Infertility: All You Should About Its Causes, Treatment And Prevention


Infertility is a condition that affects approximately 1 out of every 6 couples. Female infertility factors contribute to approximately 50% of all infertility cases.

Infertility in women is a delicate issue that most women find very sensitive and would rather avoid talking about until it is absolutely necessary to do so.

A doctor may diagnose infertility if a woman can’t get pregnant after one year of regular sex.

As a woman, knowing about the state of your health in terms of fertility is paramount especially knowing signs that may indicate a problem.

These symptoms may be alarming or mild but once you feel that something is not right or see symptoms you can’t explain, then you need to see your doctor.

Here are some frequently asked questions about infertility and answers to them.

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1. What are the causes of infertility in women

The most common Causes of infertility include

-Painful menstruation/ endometriosis/ Fibroids

-Fallopian Tubes Blockage caused by:

    •  i.Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), often from STD’s
    • ii.Endometriosis
    • ii.Uterine fibroids
    iv.Ectopic Pregnancy
    -Ovulation Disorder which includes:

i.Poor nutrition

ii.Stress

      • iii.Poor lifestyle choices

iv.Low Body Weight

v.Obesity

vi.Long-term use of fertility medications containing hormones, for example birth control pills.

    • -Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS)

-Chemotherapy

2.  What are the tests that can help diagnose infertility?

Tests that can help diagnose infertility include

-Ovulatory test


-Genetic test

-Imaging test

-Hysteroscopy

-Hormonal test

-Ovarian reserve fertility test

-Laparoscopy

Your doctor can determine which of these tests you may need to do based on your diagnoses.

3.  What are the various ways of treating infertility ?

Depending on the outcome of your test, your doctor may require you to do any of the following

-Altering some lifestyle factors

-Stimulating ovulation with fertility drugs

-Intrauterine insemination (IUI) or Surrogacy

-Surgery to restore fertility

-In Vitro fertilization

4. Can infertility be prevented?

For a woman who plans to have kids in the future, there are a few preventive measures you can put in place to lower  your risk of infertility. Some of these are

Avoid gaining excessive weight or losing too much of it at once

-Quit smoking if you do

-Stop alcohol consumption

-Visit your gynaecologist regularly





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