Infertility facts by Dr. Rama Sofat and Dr. Amit Sofat of Dr. Rama Sofat Hospital
What is Infertility?
Infertility is defined as one year of unsuccessful conception for women under 35, and this declines to six months of unsuccessful conception for women over 35. Women who experience irregular menstrual cycles, implying an issue with ovulation, are advised to consider evaluation and treatment as soon as this problem is identified.
Fact 1: Good health isn't necessarily a sign that you or your partner are fertile
According to Dr. Rama Sofat if you exercise regularly, eat a nutritious diet, and have enviable cholesterol and blood pressure levels,that's great but it doesn't mean you're fertile. One in 10 healthy couples of reproductive age will experience fertility problems. The causes are variable and equally attributed one-third of the time to the female, one-third of the time to the male, and one-third to unidentifiable reasons or to both partners.
Fact 2: Your weight affects your ability to conceive
Surprise but 12% percent of all infertility cases are rooted in weight issues. If your body is chronically malnourished or overexercised, you can't menstruate, since a minimum of 22 percent body fat is necessary for normal ovulation and reproductive competence. On the other side of the scale, being overweight can alter hormone chemistry and help prevent ovulation. The good news is that shedding or gaining pounds can easily remedy weight-related infertility; more than 70 percent of women conceive spontaneously once they reach healthy weight parameters.
Fact 3: The biological clock ticks for men too
Dr. Rama Sofat explains the notion that age-related fertility declines is only a female factor has been debunked . The research team had evaluated 8,500 couples to determine the impact of age on the length of time it took to conceive. They discovered that while only 8 percent of men younger than 25 fail to impregnate their partner after a year of trying, that number grows to 15 percent after age 35. Despite other factors, such as the fact that frequency of intercourse drops off with age, the study suggests that paternal age, too, may be a consideration for couples struggling with infertility.
Fact 4: Ovulation day is not necessarily the best day to try to conceive a child
As per Dr. Rama Sofat sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for up to three days after intercourse so having sex every day or even on ovulation day, is not necessary. What is critical is to know when you are fertile. 20 percent of couples seeking infertility treatment are not timing intercourse correctly.A woman is fertile for a period of six days, the five days leading up to ovulation (when the egg is released from the ovary) and the day of ovulation.
Fact 5: Specific foods do not have a large impact on fertility
High fibre diet
Dr. Rama Sofat explains that there is no magical diet that will increase the chances of sperm meeting egg; the best thing you can do is eat a diet high in nutrients and fiber and cut down on your consumption of highly processed foods. It's also important for couples trying to conceive to get plenty of folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects and can improve sperm count. And while you may have heard that caffeine can hamper conception, don't toss out your favorite mug just yet. Though there have been reports that women who drank more than one cup of coffee daily were half as likely to conceive per cycle as those who drank less, researchers acknowledge that delayed conception could have been attributed to other factors, and subsequent studies have failed to find a significant link between moderate amounts of caffeine and fertility. Dr. Sofat also explains that zinc may improve sperm count, but don't go overboard on any one nutrient. Like so many things in life, fertility thrives on balance.
Fact 6: In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization
According to Dr. Rama Sofat on a yearly basis more than 85,000 women go through IVF to have a family. But it has taken hard work and dedication to figure the process out. The earliest attempts to fertilize mammalian eggs in a petri dish are described in scientific literature from 1878. Much of the problems had to do with understanding all the components of the process in order to replicate it in the lab. For example, for conception to occur, an egg must be fertilized with 12 to 24 hours after the egg has left the ovary.
Fact 7: Sexual positions don't affect your chances of conception
It is a myth and no study had confirmed that one position is more effective than any other in achieving pregnancy as per Dr. Rama Sofat. In fact, sperm can be found in the cervical canal mere seconds after ejaculation, regardless of position. Of course, aiming for the deepest penetration and maximum cervical contact makes sense, but the optimal position varies because every woman's body is different.
Fact 8: Ovarian Function
A woman with irregular periods is at higher risk for not ovulating. According to Dr. Rama Sofat medical conditions can cause a woman of childbearing age to not ovulate:
-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) :PCOS is a hormone disorder that can cause a woman to not ovulate. Symptoms include irregular or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity. PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility.
-Excessive physical or emotional stress: Stress, especially prolonged and intense can cause a woman to stop menstruating.
-Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) – The ability of the ovary to produce eggs is reduced because of congenital, medical, surgical, or unexplained causes. Ovarian reserves naturally decline with age.
What is Infertility?
Infertility is defined as one year of unsuccessful conception for women under 35, and this declines to six months of unsuccessful conception for women over 35. Women who experience irregular menstrual cycles, implying an issue with ovulation, are advised to consider evaluation and treatment as soon as this problem is identified.
Fact 1: Good health isn't necessarily a sign that you or your partner are fertile
Fact 2: Your weight affects your ability to conceive
Surprise but 12% percent of all infertility cases are rooted in weight issues. If your body is chronically malnourished or overexercised, you can't menstruate, since a minimum of 22 percent body fat is necessary for normal ovulation and reproductive competence. On the other side of the scale, being overweight can alter hormone chemistry and help prevent ovulation. The good news is that shedding or gaining pounds can easily remedy weight-related infertility; more than 70 percent of women conceive spontaneously once they reach healthy weight parameters.
Fact 3: The biological clock ticks for men too
Dr. Rama Sofat explains the notion that age-related fertility declines is only a female factor has been debunked . The research team had evaluated 8,500 couples to determine the impact of age on the length of time it took to conceive. They discovered that while only 8 percent of men younger than 25 fail to impregnate their partner after a year of trying, that number grows to 15 percent after age 35. Despite other factors, such as the fact that frequency of intercourse drops off with age, the study suggests that paternal age, too, may be a consideration for couples struggling with infertility.
Fact 4: Ovulation day is not necessarily the best day to try to conceive a child
As per Dr. Rama Sofat sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for up to three days after intercourse so having sex every day or even on ovulation day, is not necessary. What is critical is to know when you are fertile. 20 percent of couples seeking infertility treatment are not timing intercourse correctly.A woman is fertile for a period of six days, the five days leading up to ovulation (when the egg is released from the ovary) and the day of ovulation.
Fact 5: Specific foods do not have a large impact on fertility
High fibre diet
Dr. Rama Sofat explains that there is no magical diet that will increase the chances of sperm meeting egg; the best thing you can do is eat a diet high in nutrients and fiber and cut down on your consumption of highly processed foods. It's also important for couples trying to conceive to get plenty of folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects and can improve sperm count. And while you may have heard that caffeine can hamper conception, don't toss out your favorite mug just yet. Though there have been reports that women who drank more than one cup of coffee daily were half as likely to conceive per cycle as those who drank less, researchers acknowledge that delayed conception could have been attributed to other factors, and subsequent studies have failed to find a significant link between moderate amounts of caffeine and fertility. Dr. Sofat also explains that zinc may improve sperm count, but don't go overboard on any one nutrient. Like so many things in life, fertility thrives on balance.
Fact 6: In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization
According to Dr. Rama Sofat on a yearly basis more than 85,000 women go through IVF to have a family. But it has taken hard work and dedication to figure the process out. The earliest attempts to fertilize mammalian eggs in a petri dish are described in scientific literature from 1878. Much of the problems had to do with understanding all the components of the process in order to replicate it in the lab. For example, for conception to occur, an egg must be fertilized with 12 to 24 hours after the egg has left the ovary.
Fact 7: Sexual positions don't affect your chances of conception
It is a myth and no study had confirmed that one position is more effective than any other in achieving pregnancy as per Dr. Rama Sofat. In fact, sperm can be found in the cervical canal mere seconds after ejaculation, regardless of position. Of course, aiming for the deepest penetration and maximum cervical contact makes sense, but the optimal position varies because every woman's body is different.
Fact 8: Ovarian Function
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
A woman with irregular periods is at higher risk for not ovulating. According to Dr. Rama Sofat medical conditions can cause a woman of childbearing age to not ovulate:
-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) :PCOS is a hormone disorder that can cause a woman to not ovulate. Symptoms include irregular or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity. PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility.
-Excessive physical or emotional stress: Stress, especially prolonged and intense can cause a woman to stop menstruating.
-Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) – The ability of the ovary to produce eggs is reduced because of congenital, medical, surgical, or unexplained causes. Ovarian reserves naturally decline with age.
Infertility facts by Dr. Rama Sofat and Dr. Amit Sofat of Dr. Rama Sofat Hospital
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