Infertile couples feel that they have failed in something that should be natural. They see reproduction as an expectation, or role that they are suppose to be able to do. Having failed to produce a baby creates an emotional blow individually and as a couple. Males and females suffer emotionally in different ways. Overcoming the emotional toll of infertility can be accomplished with patience and understanding. (There is more to read … click here )
There are 3 factors in male infertility:
Production – Low sperm count or non-existent sperm
Delivery – impaired mobility
Function – inability to fertilize the egg
In the case where a woman has blocked fallopian tubes or one of the fallopian tubes is missing all together, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is sometimes undertaken. This is also often the method that is considered if a man has a low sperm count. In vitro fertilization offers the hope of conceiving a child to couples who would otherwise have little if any chance of having their own biological offspring. (There is more to read … click here )
The number one risk for infertility in women is age. Women can have a reduced chance of conceiving after age 32, due to less eggs remaining in her ovaries. The eggs are usually still good in her 30’s. Eggs are not reproduced. Females are born with a certain number of eggs in the ovaries and each month during menstruation, the supply depletes. In older women the cause is more likely abnormalities in the eggs due to age, along with less eggs remaining in her ovaries. As women age, they are more likely to have health problems that could interfere with fertility. (There is more to read … click here )
Finding the cause of infertility in a woman can often be invasive, emotional and often uncomfortable, both physically and mentally. Sometimes it can be easy to detect, however most of the time it is an involved process that takes months and sometimes years. A doctor will first do a thorough physical exam on the woman and then will look at her present health, past medical history as well as her sexual history. Doctors need to isolate the problem and they will need to know if a problem exists such as a lack of ovulation for a woman or intercourse that is poorly timed. (There is more to read … click here )
The cause can be determined to be within the female’s body or the male’s body. It can be determined that there is one cause for infertility or many causes. Some of the most common causes involve the sperm, the menstrual cycle, the egg, or the uterine lining. There are also lifestyle factors that can influence infertility. (There is more to read … click here )
So, you have decided to work on a family; however you have noticed a problem. You have been trying for months, maybe even a year, yet still no luck. There are many reasons why this could be happening. It is possible that infertility is an issue. Here is a look at the possible reasons for infertility, and your failed attempts to conceive. The most fertile time for a woman is ovulation time, a segment around the 14th day of her cycle. Due to varying times of women’s cycles, it is difficult to place an exact date that would be most fertile for every woman. (There is more to read … click here )
Infertility affects about ten percent of couples of childbearing age. Usually, couples will conceive within the first twelve months after stopping birth control measures. Infertility is not just a concern for women. The male has the problem in about forty percent of infertile couples. Some couples, after medical investigation, have nothing found to cause infertility. (There is more to read … click here )
