Nov 11 2008
Infertility-to treat or not to treat.
Infertility has been found to be a rising cause of concern of most married couples today.It has been found that the age at which women tend to marry (most decide to do so only after completing a higher education and a well established job) is mostly after 25years.The age factor causes a lot of changes in the female reproductive system which indirectly affects her fertility.Male infertility is usually determined by impotence whereas female infertility concerns with ovulation disturbance.As the age increases, there is also the increasing risk of congenital abnormalities and abortions.Major causes of infertility are due to lifestyle changes leading to obesity,smoking, alcohol and extramarital relationships.Women marrying after 25years should wait only a maximum of 2-3 years and then consult a doctor if she cant conceive.There are various tried and tested methods today like ovulation induction,Intra Uterine Insemination(IUI) and In Vitro Fertilisation(IVF).The doctor can decide which treatment mode suits you better considering your reproductive state and age.