Fertility: Your Path to Parenthood

What is Infertility?

Infertility is the inability to conceive a child after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse (or 6 months if the woman is over 35). It can affect both men and women and may be caused by one or more medical, hormonal, or lifestyle-related issues. There are two main types of infertility: primary infertility, where a person has never been able to conceive, and secondary infertility, where a person has previously conceived but is now unable to do so. Infertility can be emotionally challenging, and proper medical evaluation is often needed to identify the cause and explore treatment options.

Causes of Infertility

In Women:

  • Ovulation disorders (e.g., PCOS, thyroid issues)

  • Blocked fallopian tubes (e.g., from infections)

  • Uterine problems (fibroids, scar tissue)

  • Age-related decline in egg quality and quantity

  • Hormonal imbalances

In Men:

  • Low sperm count or poor-quality sperm

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Testicular issues (injury, infection, varicocele)

  • Genetic disorders

  • Lifestyle factors (alcohol, drug use, heat exposure)

Infertility Treatments

  • Lifestyle Changes

    • Healthy diet, weight management, quitting smoking/alcohol, stress reduction.

  • Medications

    • For women: Clomid, Letrozole, gonadotropins (to stimulate ovulation).

    • For men: Hormonal treatments for low testosterone or sperm issues.

  • Surgery

    • Women: To treat endometriosis, fibroids, or blocked fallopian tubes.

    • Men: Varicocele repair or sperm retrieval.

  • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

    • IUI: Sperm placed directly into the uterus.

    • IVF: Eggs fertilized in a lab, then implanted.

    • ICSI: A single sperm injected into an egg.

  • Donor & Surrogacy Options

    • Donor eggs, sperm, embryos, or gestational surrogacy

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