Description

Infertility is a condition where a couple is unable to conceive after trying for at least a year with regular unprotected sex. It can be caused by male or female factors, or a combination of both. Types of infertility Primary infertility When a couple has not been able to conceive after at least one year of trying Secondary infertility When a couple has been able to conceive at least once, but is unable to do so now Causes of infertility Age: A woman's ability to conceive may start to decline around age 35, and a man's fertility may start to decline around age 40 Weight: Being underweight or overweight can contribute to infertility Smoking: Smoking can increase the risk of infertility in both sexes Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy drugs can reduce sperm count or cause ovarian failure Radiation: Radiation near the reproductive organs can increase the risk of infertility Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Some STIs can cause infertility Treatment In-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other types of ART along with medicines, and Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy are used accourding to reports of Patients. Prescription drugs to be given to improve sperm count Surgery to reverse a sperm blockage or repair a varicocele Sperm retrieval procedures