Things You Need To Know About Infertility Treatments
Fans from all over the world are ecstatic at Celine Dion's news that after years of struggling, she is finally expecting twins. This is an example of how infertility treatments can benefit those couples that are unable to conceive naturally. Many different options are available to bring hope to childless couples, both medical interventions and natural remedies.
Conception is becoming a more realistic goal for about two thirds of infertile couples who seek treatment. Several factors are considered when it comes to selecting the most suitable treatment option. Several tests may form part of your diagnosis procedure.
In addition to test results, other considerations are taken into account: the period of infertility, ages of both partners, overall health and the couple's treatment preferences.
Male Infertility
The most common reasons for male infertility are premature ejaculation and low sperm count. Behavioral therapy is helpful in treating premature ejaculation. If a man produces insufficient sperm, surgery may be beneficial. Doctors are also able to remove sperm surgically from the man's reproductive tract. Insufficient sperm count can also be resolved with the use of antibiotics to clear up infections that may affect the sperm quality.
Female Infertility
A variety of medicines are used for female infertility treatments. The leading cause of female infertility is ovulation problems. Your doctor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different medications with you in order to select the most suitable for you. You will have to be prepared for the benefits, the side effects and the risks. Surgery is another option for female infertility. Other infertility treatments include:
Intrauterine insemination(IUI) or artificial insemination. During this procedure, specially prepared sperm is injected into the uterus. Sometimes, fertility medication is administered to help stimulate ovulation before the insemination takes place.
Options for Infertility Treatments
Clomid (Clomiphene citrate). Clomid causes ovulation by affecting the pituitary gland. This is particularly helpful in women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or other ovulation related issues. The medication is administered by mouth.
Reponex or Pergonal. A human menopausal gonadotropin medicine is administered to women who do not ovulate by injection. This interacts directly with the ovaries to help stimulate ovulation.
Gonadoropin-releasing hormoneGn-RH stimulates the ovaries to ovulate. This is helpful when women do not ovulate regularly. Gn-RH is injected or administered using a nasal spray. It also helps women who ovulate before an egg is ready.
Metformin or Glucophage. This drug is prescribed for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It helps to lower high levels of male hormones and helps a woman to ovulate. In some cases, follicle-stimulating hormone or clomiphene citrateis combined Glucophage.
Parlodel or Bromocriptine. This is given to women with ovulation problems that are caused by prolactin, the milk-producing hormone.
Many of these drugs result in multiple fetuses. Multiple pregnancies come with their own risks that include premature birth, developmental problems and health risks.
Assisted reproductive technology comes in different shapes and forms. The procedure basically involves the transfer of eggs, zygotes or eggs and sperm into the uterus. In some cases donor eggs or donor sperm is used in this process. The process of conceiving with the help of infertility treatments can be a long physically and emotionally draining process. However, it has brought hope to many and it can for you too.
I strongly advise you to discuss your condition thoroughly with your doctor, so he/she is the best person to provide you all the information you need to know, and the professional advice to proceed for infertility treatments.
