Many people in India are struggling from infertility and they all have different stories to tell about their
infertility journey. Infertility is a common problem according to the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, infertility currently affects about 10 to 14 percent of the Indian population, with higher rates in urban areas where one out of six couples is impacted. It can be caused by a single problem or a number of issues. Often patients don't fully appreciate the extent of the potential causes, especially age that may be linked to them failing to conceive.
Today, the lifestyle which we live is the biggest culprit of being infertile. When diagnosed with infertility it is important to know that fertility problems are common and can vary also. Damage to fallopian tubes (tubal infertility), cervical causes and ovulation disorder are the most common causes of infertility in women but there are many reasons which must be investigated before opting any infertility treatment like semen analysis in males to check their sperm count & sperm motility, Ovarian reserve testing in females as the egg reserve diminishes with age, regularity of menstrual cycle etc. As a infertility specialist, I would advise everyone to go through proper check up and focus on your overall health first before starting a family.
1. Being obese is completely a NO NO
Being obese massively impacts on fertility because it causes hormonal imbalances and problems with ovulation. Equally, if someone is underweight their body knows it's not in a good place to reproduce so it could also stop ovulating. A BMI range of 20 to 25 is optimum for getting pregnant, so healthier habits, like a varied diet and exercise, can help boost fertility. I see at least 50 patients in a day coming to me for infertility out of which 10 to 15% are obese.
2. Consider age factor
Every woman should know about the time or age when her fertility starts to drop dramatically. It starts declining from the age of 30 onwards. Diminishing egg numbers along with diminishing egg quality is also one issue. A simple blood test, known as AMH, will tell a woman if she has a normal number of eggs for her age but tells us little about the quality of
the eggs remaining. On the other hand, men's fertility can also reduce with age. While women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, men are continually producing new sperm. However, as men age, the quality of the genes in their sperm deteriorates from 40 onwards
the eggs remaining. On the other hand, men's fertility can also reduce with age. While women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, men are continually producing new sperm. However, as men age, the quality of the genes in their sperm deteriorates from 40 onwards
3. Should I opt for IUI or IVF?
A common dilemma Other fertility methods like IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) may be more appropriate and your fertility doctor will be able to advise you if that is the case, keeping the aim of getting you pregnant faster. But it is important to note that in comparison with IVF, the success rate of IUI per attempt is much lesser and hence IVF treatments definitely tend to have an upper hand when compared to IUI treatment.
4. Egg-freezing can help preserve fertility
Whatever the reason might be to choose egg freezing, we know that it gives women more choice to preserve their fertility for the future and with egg quality and fertility decreasing with age, the younger it is done, the better the likely outcome.
5. IVF treatments vary, so initial tests are vital
After an initial consultation at an IVF centre, a full fertility assessment will be carried out on both partners, including blood tests and scans to establish if there are any obvious problems. The tests are important and will offer crucial insights into the most appropriate treatment plan. Depending on the patient, things can be relatively straightforward or complex. In some cases, more detailed investigation is required, and this can take longer.
6. Find the convenient IVF clinic
Choose the clinic which is located near you, and has qualified and certified working professionals in reproductive medicine. These qualified physicians will be able to guide you step by step through their level of medicinal expertise and knowledge.
7. Book an appointment with Mother's Lap IVF Centre
Mother’s Lap is considered best IVF Centre in Delhi, is established with the primary focus to bring joy to those childless couples who are downcast and crestfallen by their effort in the pursuit of conceiving a baby. Since the inception of our fertility clinic, we have worked with lots of devotion and conscientiousness to build trust and win the hearts of countless patients who have to achieve their dream at the mother’s lap considerably. For that reason, today we are considered among one of the best fertility treatment centres in Delhi
