• Why is the number of people with Infertility problems on the rise?

    Infertility can occur in both men and women. The key factor that leads to such condition in today’s time is the amount of stress people take in their lives. This is accompanied by lifestyle changes like late marriage and delayed family planning. People are concentrating more on their career these days due to which when they actually want to start a family, their age is high, and the quality and quantity of sperm in men and eggs in women goes down. This leads to the problem in a successful pregnancy. Obesity and smoking are also deterrents and can lead to the condition of infertility.

  • When is the time to consult an infertility specialist?

    If you are under 35 years of age and have been trying to conceive for over a year without success, you need to consult a specialist. If your age is over 35, the time frame is 6 months. If you have any known problem with the reproductive organs like pelvic surgery or ovary cyst, you might need to see someone. For women, an irregular menstrual cycle might also ring the bells that you need a specialist since your reproductive cycle might not be normal.

  • How much do I need to spend for the treatment and diagnosis?

    How much you will end up spending will depend on how easy it is to diagnose the cause of infertility and what treatment you get done. It might be a clear diagnosis by simply scanning through your reports, clinical examination and simple tests. Some might need further investigation into reasonably priced examination tests. If still the cause has not been found, it is advisable to understand the purpose of advanced tests and procedures that are available and establish the cause of the problem before you choose any step further. Treatment lies in successful diagnosis of the problem.

  • How long do the treatments last?

    Most of the procedures are not time consuming and arranged at a time that is convenient to the patient. You might need a few follow up visits to keep a check that everything is going well. The key is the comfort of the patient. If you are confident and believe in the process, it will work for you.

  • Are the results guaranteed?

    There cannot be a 100% guarantee for anything. However, most cases of infertility are successfully handled. A number of factors play the role in the likelihood of success such as the age factor of the participating couple, the cause of infertility, the health condition, the treatment you choose, how long you have had the condition of infertility, the stress level, among others.

  • How can you prevent Infertility?

    For some people, adopting a healthy lifestyle and staying up to date with the medical checkup can prevent the condition of infertility. This includes keeping weight under control, keeping stress out of life as much as possible, regular exercise, routine check-ups like smear test every 3-5 years and checking for an infection. Making sure you have a nutritious and balanced diet goes a long way in preventing the condition. Green, leafy vegetables are a rich source of folic acid and can prevent birth defects.