Which couples are candidates for infertility treatments ?

Couples who are candidates for infertility treatment methods are usually those who have not conceived naturally after a certain period of trying to conceive.

We have already written about age and the effect of age conditions on fertility in several different posts, please read the previous articles on the topic of age.

In women:

Absence of ovulation or irregular ovulation: Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or other hormonal disorders that can disrupt ovulation.

Blockage in the fallopian tubes that can prevent sperm from reaching the egg.

Structural problems in the female reproductive system, including: blockage of the fallopian tubes, structural abnormalities in the uterus, such as fibroids or polyps: can prevent the embryo from implanting

Endometriosis: growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus that can cause infertility.

Immune disorders: conditions in which the body’s immune system attacks the fetus or recognizes sperm as a foreign invader.

In men:

Decrease in the number of sperm in the semen, the number of sperm less than normal.

Reduced sperm motility: Abnormal or low sperm movement that prevents them from reaching the egg.

Abnormal Sperm Shape: Morphological problems that can affect the sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg.

Factors related to lifestyle and general health of couples:

Obesity or underweight can both negatively affect menstrual cycles in women and sperm production in men.

Smoking, alcohol or drugs that may reduce the quality of eggs and sperm.

Severe stress that can affect hormonal balance and consequently fertility.

Infertility without a specific reason, cases where no specific reason for infertility can be found despite extensive tests.

Treatment methods

Depending on the diagnosis and specific circumstances of each couple, different methods of infertility treatment may be used, including:

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

• In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Ovulation stimulation drugs
• Corrective surgeries

Diagnosing and choosing the appropriate treatment method should be done by gynecologists or infertility specialists after careful examination.