Infertility at a Glance
Most of us have a deep desire to experience the joy of parenthood, and to share our home with our beloved children. It is unfortunate that becoming pregnant is a huge challenge for certain people. In fact, when the author first began trying to have a family, we had a short period of time where it was necessary to seek specialized medical help. Happily we were soon successful in obtaining infertility relief, and now have two wonderful daughters. Please be encouraged that there often is a happy ending! We have some great infertility information resources for you.
It might be helpful to begin with a definition, to make sure you are in the right place. One useful definition of infertility is when a couple is unable to conceive after a year of regular intercourse, or when the woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.
Given our biological complexity, infertility problems can be found almost equally in both men and women. There are quite a number of possible culprits of pregnancy problems; whether it be problems with the menstrual cycle to disorders in the man’s sperm count/ quality or even causes that cannot be exactly determined.
So what are some of the most likely issues that are likely to arise? Recall that the menstrual process is a big part of fertility, and the woman’s body must handle this stressful function well to become pregnant. And part of that is ovulation, the creation and release of the egg. Ovulation problems can be a source of infertility. The fallopian tube is another source for trouble. Tubal blockage may be temporary or permanent, full or partial. Issues with the uterus and other parts of the “system” can all contribute to sabotage the delicate process. (By the way, not all roadblocks are directly related to physical breakdowns; hormonal imbalances and even emotional issues can throw a wrench in things.)
You may have heard of PCOS. That stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome, a hormonal disorder that messes up the normal cycle of ovulation. Women with PCOS either have trouble ovulating at all, or are very irregular. The good news is that PCOS is often very treatable with certain mainstream medications; infertility relief may be found in drugs like Metformin, or in alternative approaches involving herbs and acupuncture; consult a doctor before embarking on any treatment. Metformin assists the body in the absorption of insulin and consequently helps restore hormone levels to be more supportive of ovulation functions.
Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) is another source of fertility problems. Its name implies the presence of inflammation, often caused by untreated infections such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia. The scarring from these dangerous conditions can actually block the fallopian tubes. Bacteria actually make their way up from the pelvic area and into the ovaries, tubes and related machinery. If the PID is treated properly, there is the chance that in vitro fertilization can be successful.
We mentioned hormone levels above. If these are out of synch the sensitive and complex reproductive systems will not function properly. There is not a lot of room for malfunction during the process of getting pregnant. The areas of attention for hormonal problems are the hypothalamus gland, ovaries, pancreas, pituitary gland and, in men, the testes. Also important are the adrenal gland and thyroid gland. A disease or other issue with one of these babies can throw off the hormone balance, thus placing a roadblock to fertility. The good news is that modern medicine is very good at analyzing such problems and infertility is often treatable by a specialist.
Not all infertility causes are malfunctions of a bodily organ. There is a big mental and emotional element to the process. Remember that numerous systems must be in order and well synchronized, including hormone balances, to achieve pregnancy. Smoking, excessive alcohol, weight issues, illegal drugs and stress can play a surprisingly big role.
Speaking of stress, once a couple begins to sense that things are not happening as quickly as they’d like, the stress level can go way up. That makes the situation worse. Sometimes the reason for infertility is unexplained; there are no diagnosed medical issues with either man or woman. A starting point might be to relax, start charting the woman’s ovulation cycle to know when to “take action,” and give it some time. Note that the definition allow up to a year of trying before it becomes applicable. One of the cheapest and easiest sources of potential infertility relief is to reduce stress, eat right and enjoy the process.
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