Infertility

of dealing with Infertility How you ever wondered why some many people in today’s society have issues conceiving a child? People often think it’s the women who is infertile. But Infertility has become a big issue for both men and women. There can be a number of things that causes infertility, from males having low sperm count to women not ovulating. People often wonder what infertility is? What causes infertility? How infertility can be treated? Many couples today face infertility. There are…

Several studies have been conducted in regards to infertility. The research reflects risk factor, education, psychological barriers, culture, and access to services, socioeconomic status and new technology. Very little of this literature reflects how race, culture, ethnicity and socioeconomic status influence how men and women deal with infertility and seek out services. In addition, Jenkins (2005) pointed out that research within underserved populations such as African Americans, Hispanics,…

fertility and improve the health of the sperm. Acupuncture is a really great way to help aid infertility. Needles are inserted into points on the body in order to promote pregnancy. It also is good for the health of the sperm and male infertility. Acupuncture is the insertion of ultra-thin sterile needles into specific points on the body called meridians. It helps to address problems that affect infertility such as under-functioning thyroid (hypothyroidism) or over-functioning thyroid…

where you’re ready to start a family, but it’s not working. You go to the doctor and are told it’s because of infertility. Infertility is a disease that results in the abnormal functioning of the reproductive system affecting about 1 in 8 couples age fifteen to forty- four (Fast Facts about Infertility). This is about six percent of women and eighteen percent of men (Infertility FAQs). Infertility can come from the male or female and can be caused by a multitude of issues, however with…

attention must be paid to the patient s needs and treatment options. Infertility is a huge issue in women’s health and with proper diagnosis and treatment, positive outcomes can occur with diminished complications. Infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive after 12 months of regular intercourse without use of contraceptives in woman less than 35 years of age (Fertility and Sterility, 2008). There are 2 types of infertility primary where no pregnancy has occurred or secondary…

Main theme Sub-Theme statements Motherhood Physical factors Infertility Cause Incompletely physical maturity Participant No. 2, housewife, 55 years old woman:" I have never had a menstrual period. Doctor told me my uterus has not grown and as a little girl. For this reason I did not get pregnant”. Childhood Disease Participant No. 2, housewife, 55 years old woman:” When I was young, my neck was swollen. I think we're saying the mumps. I had one and did not cure properly. My doctors told…

Approximately 1 out of every 6 couples are affected by infertility. An infertility diagnosis is given to couples who have been failing to conceive over the course of a full year. Ten to fifteen percent of couples in the United States are infertile. Infertility may be cause from an issue with either you, your partner, or a combination both. There is a large variety of causes on why men and women are infertile. About 20% of cases are due to a problem in the man, and 40% to 50% are due to a problem…

Infertility is a condition in which a person is not able to reproduce by natural means after 12 months (or longer) of unprotected sexual intercourse on a regular basis. If a woman is older than age 35, infertility is defined as not being able to reproduce in such a situation after six months. Infertility may describe both a woman who is unable to conceive as well as a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. Infertility in males may be due to issues including a low sperm count,…

In the midst of their experience of infertility, the wives began to search for sources of support outside of their family. They needed to connect with others, to feel an alikeness, a twinship experience. The wives sought out support from friends who were undergoing fertility treatment, very close friends who were empathic despite not experiencing infertility, the church and support groups and boards. Patricia shared, “I joined a board for infertile women that had the same condition that I had…

infertile). The inability is conceive a child after a year of trying is called, infertility. There are many factors that play a role diminishing fertility, or infertility. One factor is age, as stated in the previous journal entry, emerging adulthood is the best biologically time to conceive. With each passing year of adulthood conception becomes more and more difficult. Another factor is health, about one-third infertility is because of the man, one-third is because of the woman, and one-third…