How can we define Infertility? Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant after having unprotected sex for at least a year, or in some circumstances, six months. Infertility can also be defined as a woman that can get pregnant, but keeps having miscarriages or stillbirths. There is no exact cause for infertility, it may be due to a cause in either you or your partner. Or in some cases, a combination of both people. It is said that infertility affects approximately 10-15% of couples in the United States. But fortunately, thanks to the advancement of technology, there are many treatments which are safe and effective, that help increase the chances of overcoming infertility and becoming pregnant. A treatment that can be used is
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After 12 months, 90 percent of couples will become pregnant. It is important to know that there aren’t any exact symptoms of infertility, regardless, some symptoms a woman may experience can include having irregular or absent periods. And some symptoms a male may experience can be signs of hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth, sexual function, or problems with ejaculation. And although I know I mentioned earlier that there was also no exact cause for infertility, some causes for the male can include the following; Abnormal sperm production, problems with the delivery of sperm, overexposure to certain chemicals or toxins and damage related to cancer and its treatment including radiation and chemotherapy. And some causes of female infertility may include, ovulation disorders, uterine or cervical abnormalities, fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, and primary ovarian …show more content…
Mostly because you don’t know how long the treatment will be, or most importantly, the outcome. Infertile couples have to be prepared for any kind of outcomes. It is also very important that infertile couples learn how to manage emotional stress. There are multiple ways that can be done. For example, reaching out to people you care about rather that keeping in all the anger or guilt, because that will only add on to the stress. It’s always important to stay in touch with your loved ones because the best support often comes from those closest to you. Eating healthy and exercise can also improve the outlook of life and keep you focused on living life, despite fertility
After 12 months, 90 percent of couples will become pregnant. It is important to know that there aren’t any exact symptoms of infertility, regardless, some symptoms a woman may experience can include having irregular or absent periods. And some symptoms a male may experience can be signs of hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth, sexual function, or problems with ejaculation. And although I know I mentioned earlier that there was also no exact cause for infertility, some causes for the male can include the following; Abnormal sperm production, problems with the delivery of sperm, overexposure to certain chemicals or toxins and damage related to cancer and its treatment including radiation and chemotherapy. And some causes of female infertility may include, ovulation disorders, uterine or cervical abnormalities, fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, and primary ovarian …show more content…
Mostly because you don’t know how long the treatment will be, or most importantly, the outcome. Infertile couples have to be prepared for any kind of outcomes. It is also very important that infertile couples learn how to manage emotional stress. There are multiple ways that can be done. For example, reaching out to people you care about rather that keeping in all the anger or guilt, because that will only add on to the stress. It’s always important to stay in touch with your loved ones because the best support often comes from those closest to you. Eating healthy and exercise can also improve the outlook of life and keep you focused on living life, despite fertility