Is infertility just a woman's problem? No, infertility is not always a woman’s problem. Both men and women can contribute to infertility. Many couples struggle with infertility and seek help to become pregnant, but it is often thought of as only a woman’s condition. However, in about 35% of couples with infertility, a male factor is identified along with a female factor. In about 8% of couples wi ...

When is a woman’s most fertile time? The most fertile time for a women is during ovulation. Ovulation typically occurs within day 11 through day 21 of a woman’s cycle. Is infertility a medical problem related to the woman only? Medical conditions like infertility can be found in both men and women, and both can be affected almost equally. Common causes of infertility for men can include declining ...

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: What is recurrent pregnancy loss or RPL? Pregnancy loss or miscarriage happens to 15-20% of couples and most happen before 12 weeks of pregnancy. Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined by Indian Society of Reproductive Medicine (ISRM) as a condition defined by two or more failed pregnancies. Sadly, about 5% of couples will experience two consecutive miscarriages and less th ...

Symptoms Causes Infertility can be caused due to various factors. In men Low sperm count due to conditions like diabetes or hormonal variations Sexual problems like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Overexposure to certain chemicals Smoking Certain medications In women Ovulation disorders due to variations in hormones Uterine abnormalities Endometriosis - thickening of the Uterine wal ...

Genetic testing: It plays a vital role in determining the risk of developing certain diseases as well as screening and sometimes medical treatment. Different types of genetic testing are done for different reasons: Diagnostic testing. If you have symptoms of a disease that may be caused by genetic changes, sometimes called mutated genes, genetic testing can reveal if you have the suspected disord ...

FET-IVF Procedure: What to Expect There are two basic kinds of FET-IVF cycles: hormonal support cycles and “natural” cycles. The most commonly performed FET-IVF cycle is a hormonally supported cycle. This is because the day of transfer is easier to control (making it easier for the fertility clinic and lab), and because hormonal support is needed if there are female ovulatory problems. FET With H ...

How often is assisted reproductive technology (ART) successful? Success rates vary and depend on many factors, including the clinic performing the procedure, the infertility diagnosis, and the age of the woman undergoing the procedure. This last factor—the woman’s age—is especially important. CDC collects success rates on ART for some fertility clinics. According to the CDC’s 2015 ART Success Rat ...

Causes of male infertility These may include: Abnormal sperm production or function due to undescended testicles, genetic defects, health problems such as diabetes, or infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, mumps or HIV. Enlarged veins in the testes (varicocele) also can affect the quality of sperm. Problems with the delivery of sperm due to sexual problems, such as premature ejaculation; certa ...