When is the right time to see 'Fertility Specialist ' | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital
If you and your partner are trying to conceive, every month that goes by without a positive pee stick can feel like an eternity. But you may not need to rush off to the doctor just yet. Here's guide to help you know when it's time to get checked for possible fertility problems.
1.If the couple has tried to conceive for six or more months and the woman is 35 or older
The ability to conceive diminishes significantly as a woman approaches her mid-thirties. As women age, the number of eggs in the ovaries decreases and an increasing proportion of those eggs are genetically abnormal as explained by Dr Rama Sofat(IVF Expert).
As such, advanced reproductive age is characterized by decreased rates of infertility and increased rates of miscarriage and birth anomalies.
2.A couple with a history of two or more miscarriages
Multiple miscarriages occur for a variety of reasons including chromosomal abnormalities in embryos, uterine masses or malformations, and immunologic or hormonal abnormalities.
A Reproductive Endocrinologist is trained to diagnose the cause(s) of recurrent pregnancy loss and offer appropriate treatment options as explained by Dr Rama Sofat (IVF Expert).
3.A woman with a mother or sister with menopause at age 45 or younger
The average age of menopause is 51 and ranges from ages 45 to 55. The age of menopause depends on the number of eggs a woman is born with.
As menopause denotes the time that a woman is depleted of functional eggs, women born with a low number of eggs run out of eggs sooner than those born with a higher number and therefore experience menopause earlier. Women with a mother or sister with early menopause are at risk of experiencing early menopause themselves.
4.A woman with a history of pelvic surgery or pelvic diseases
Many adolescent and reproductive-aged women undergo surgery in the pelvis or abdomen which can lead to the development of pelvic scar tissue (causing blockages in the fallopian tubes) or ovarian damage.
Sexually-transmitted infections like Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can be destructive to fallopian tubes as can pelvic operations including appendectomies, removal of ovarian cysts or masses, or removal of uterine masses. Ovarian surgery can lead to destruction of eggs within ovaries.
5.A woman with ovulation dysfunction who has failed to conceive with three cycles of Clomiphene Citrate or Letrozole
6.A man with an inability to achieve an erection or ejaculation
7.A man with a low sperm count (< 10 Million per ml) or with poor sperm motility (<40%) or morphology (<4 %)
A problem in the male partner is involved in approximately 40% of couples suffering from infertility. Diminished sexual function as well as suboptimal or poor sperm concentration, motility and/or morphology are commonly encountered.
If you and your partner are trying to conceive, every month that goes by without a positive pee stick can feel like an eternity. But you may not need to rush off to the doctor just yet. Here's guide to help you know when it's time to get checked for possible fertility problems.
1.If the couple has tried to conceive for six or more months and the woman is 35 or older
The ability to conceive diminishes significantly as a woman approaches her mid-thirties. As women age, the number of eggs in the ovaries decreases and an increasing proportion of those eggs are genetically abnormal as explained by Dr Rama Sofat(IVF Expert).
As such, advanced reproductive age is characterized by decreased rates of infertility and increased rates of miscarriage and birth anomalies.
2.A couple with a history of two or more miscarriages
Multiple miscarriages occur for a variety of reasons including chromosomal abnormalities in embryos, uterine masses or malformations, and immunologic or hormonal abnormalities.
A Reproductive Endocrinologist is trained to diagnose the cause(s) of recurrent pregnancy loss and offer appropriate treatment options as explained by Dr Rama Sofat (IVF Expert).
3.A woman with a mother or sister with menopause at age 45 or younger
The average age of menopause is 51 and ranges from ages 45 to 55. The age of menopause depends on the number of eggs a woman is born with.
As menopause denotes the time that a woman is depleted of functional eggs, women born with a low number of eggs run out of eggs sooner than those born with a higher number and therefore experience menopause earlier. Women with a mother or sister with early menopause are at risk of experiencing early menopause themselves.
4.A woman with a history of pelvic surgery or pelvic diseases
Many adolescent and reproductive-aged women undergo surgery in the pelvis or abdomen which can lead to the development of pelvic scar tissue (causing blockages in the fallopian tubes) or ovarian damage.
Sexually-transmitted infections like Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can be destructive to fallopian tubes as can pelvic operations including appendectomies, removal of ovarian cysts or masses, or removal of uterine masses. Ovarian surgery can lead to destruction of eggs within ovaries.
5.A woman with ovulation dysfunction who has failed to conceive with three cycles of Clomiphene Citrate or Letrozole
6.A man with an inability to achieve an erection or ejaculation
7.A man with a low sperm count (< 10 Million per ml) or with poor sperm motility (<40%) or morphology (<4 %)
A problem in the male partner is involved in approximately 40% of couples suffering from infertility. Diminished sexual function as well as suboptimal or poor sperm concentration, motility and/or morphology are commonly encountered.
When is the right time to see 'Fertility Specialist ' | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital
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