Infertility Treatments

The causes of infertility in both men and women are different. Here are the causes of infertility in men:

• Issues with semen and sperm
• Ejaculation disorders
• Hormonal imbalance
• Genetic factors
• Mumps
• Radiation therapy or chemotherapy
• Medications
• Cystic fibrosis
• Other illnesses

Here are the causes of infertility in females 

• Thyroid issues 
• Hyperprolactinemia 
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome 
• Poor egg quality
• Primary ovarian insufficiency 
• Endometriosis 
• Surgery
• Chronic conditions like cancer 
• Submucosal fibroids 
• Tubal ligation

Here the signs and symptoms of infertility in both male and female:

Infertility symptoms in female

• Irregular periods
• Abnormal periods
• No periods at all
• Pain periods
• Skin changes
• Changes in sex drive
• Loss of hair
• Weight gain
• Pain during sex
• Milky white discharge

Infertility symptoms in male

• Small and firm testicles
• Hair growth changes
• Sexual drive changes
• Pain, lump or swelling in the testicles
• Erections and ejaculation issues

Some of the common risk factors for infertility in both male and females are: 

• Age above 35 or 40
• Eating disorders
• Diabetes 
• Radiation therapy 
• Sexually transmitted infections 
• Substance use 
• Stress 
• Smoking
• Over-exercising 
• Alcohol use 
• Exposure to environmental factors 
• Weight issues

There are certain tests for both male and females which helps in infertility diagnosis. Let’s have a look at some of the tests usually recommended to diagnose infertility: 

• Pelvic exam
• Blood
• Transvaginal ultrasound
• Hysteroscopy
• Saline sonohysterogram
• Hysterosalpingogram
• Laparoscopy
• Semen analysis
• Blood tests
• Scrotal ultrasound

Here are some of the recommended options for male infertility treatment: 

• Surgery- To treat varicocele or for removing blockage in the tubes carrying sperm 
• Antibiotics- For the treatment of infection in the reproductive organs 
• Medications and counselling- For the treatment of ejaculation and erection issues 
• Hormonal treatment- To treat hormone issues if they are low or high 

The options for female infertility treatment are: 

• Surgery- For the tissue removal blocking fertility like endometriosis or to open blocked fallopian tubes 
• Fertility drugs and hormones- To assist the female ovulate or restoring the hormonal levels

There are couples who require additional help to conceive. The best options for such couples are assisted reproductive technology. So, here are some of the best options for infertility treatment in male and female:

• Intrauterine insemination or IUI- The doctor involve using a long and thin tube for placing sperm directly into the female uterus to create pregnancy
• In- vitro fertilisation or IVF- It is an assisted reproductive technology which involves the use of eggs harvesting and placing the both sperm and healthy egg in a dish. The sperm begins the process of fertilisation and then after embryo is formed, it is placed into the female uterus for creating pregnancy
• Intracytoplasmic injection or ICSI- It is just like IVF, the only difference is that sperm is directly injected into the harvested egg and is then transferred into the female uterus
• Donor eggs or sperms- It is a last resort for couples who are not able to conceive even with assisted reproductive technology. With the use of donor eggs or sperm, then can easily achieve conception

Rukmani Birla Hospital, Jaipur is a multispecialty hospital delivering healthcare services to its patients for years now. Our patient care is unmatchable and the services we offer are economical for every patient. We make sure that our services are accessible to everyone and that no one has to face problems while reaching us. With our latest and up-to-date advanced medical technology, we offer a reliable and smooth patient experience.

If you have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year and aren’t seeing any results, make sure to consult our expert fertility doctors. They will guarantee an appropriate infertility diagnosis and give you treatment depending on the symptoms you are experiencing.