Women have many options when it comes to fertility treatment. The best option for you will depend on your age, health, and other factors. You must understand that there is no single “right” answer regarding fertility treatment. You and your doctor will work together to figure out the best way to help you have a baby. When it comes to infertility and reproductive medicine Wayne, knowledge is power.
There are various causes of infertility in women;
- Problems with ovulation: Obstacles are women’s most typical cause of infertility. You cannot become pregnant if you do not ovulate. Polycystic ovary syndrome frequently results in ovarian dysfunction (PCOS). A hormone imbalance known as PCOS can lead to irregular menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth, and weight gain.
- Damaged fallopian tubes: If your tubes are damaged or blocked, the egg can’t travel to the uterus for implantation. Fallopian tube damage is usually caused by a bacterial infection, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. It can also be caused by abdominal or pelvic surgery, such as a hysterectomy.
- Endometriosis: This condition in which the uterine lining spreads outside the uterus. Infertility, painful periods, and pelvic pain are all side effects of endometriosis.
- Uterine fibroids: Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. They can cause heavy bleeding, pain, and infertility.
- Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI): Before age 40, a woman’s ovaries stop functioning normally. Genetic flaws, autoimmune conditions, or viral infections can also contribute to POI.
If you have ever experienced the above-stated conditions, you may have infertility. The good news is that there are possible fertility options to consider;
Fertility drugs
Fertility medications can help stimulate ovulation. The most common type is clomiphene citrate. Clomiphene citrate is taken as a pill once a day for five days. It works by causing the pituitary gland to release more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This helps the eggs mature and be released.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
This is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside the uterus. IUI can be done with your partner’s sperm or donor sperm. The sperm is placed in the uterus using a thin, flexible tube called a catheter. This is done when you are ovulating.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
A form of assisted reproductive technology is IVF. To have this procedure, the ovary’s eggs must be removed and fertilized in a lab. The embryo, or fertilized egg, is put inside the uterus. You or a donor’s eggs and sperm may be used during IVF.
Surgery
Sometimes surgery is needed to treat infertility. Surgery can be done to remove blockages in the fallopian tubes or fibroids from the uterus. If you have endometriosis, surgery can be done to remove the tissue that has grown outside the uterus. The procedure will aid in restoring fertility.
Assisted hatching
Assisted hatching is a lab procedure on an embryo before it is transferred to the uterus. It involves making a small hole in the embryo’s shell. This helps the embryo hatch and implant in the uterus. Assisted hatching is often used in IVF.
If you are experiencing any of the above conditions, call University Reproductive Associates and consult your fertility specialist to see what fertility options will work for you.
