What is infertility?
Infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. For women over 35 years of age, infertility may be considered after 6 months of trying to conceive.
When should we consult a fertility specialist?
You should consult a fertility specialist if you have been trying to conceive for one year without success, the woman is over 35 and trying for six months, there are irregular menstrual cycles, or there are known reproductive health issues.
What happens during the first fertility consultation?
During the first consultation, the doctor will review your medical history, lifestyle, and fertility concerns. The doctor may recommend tests to diagnose the cause of infertility and discuss suitable treatment options.
What tests are required before fertility treatment?
Common fertility tests include hormone blood tests, ultrasound scans, semen analysis, ovarian reserve testing, and uterine and fallopian tube evaluation.
What is IVF?
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment where eggs are collected from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
Who needs IVF?
IVF is recommended for couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally, including cases such as blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, severe male infertility, ovulation disorders, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, advanced maternal age, or when other treatments like IUI have failed.
Why is IVF done?
IVF is performed to help couples achieve pregnancy when natural conception is difficult or not possible. Fertilization occurs in a laboratory, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus to establish pregnancy.
How does IVF work?
In IVF, the woman’s ovaries are stimulated to produce eggs. The eggs are collected and fertilized with sperm in the laboratory. After fertilization, the best embryo is transferred into the uterus.