It is estimated that
globally between 60-80 million couples suffer from infertility every year,
of which (IVF) may
be the only option, it’s important to know some of the very common causes of
infertility. Probably between 15- 20 million are in India alone says ICMR
Bulletin. It could be very disappointing every month to get a negative
pregnancy test especially when you are trying hard to get pregnant. But before
assuming that in vitro fertilization
Here are the five possible facts why you might be
struggling with infertility and what you can do about it.
1. You don’t have enough healthy eggs:
You’re born with a fixed number of eggs but the number
and health of your eggs declines as you get older. In fact, a healthy and
fertile 30-year-old has only 20 percent chances of getting pregnant each month, according to a report published
in American Society for Reproductive Medicine. If you are consuming fertility
drugs then number of eggs further decreases.
What to do: Optimizing egg health is a key, so gets
to a healthy weight and if you smoke, quit now. Do not consume drugs for egg
formation without IUI and IVF. Consult a good fertility centre and try to
complete your family before 35 years of age.