Female and male infertility

Male infertility

Diagnostics of infertility in men

Causes of infertility in men

Female infertility

Signs of infertility

Possible causes of infertility

Polycystic disease and infertility: is there a connection?

Fertility treatment for women

Alternative ways to become a mom

The number of cases of confirmed infertility in USA is increasing every year. The statistics are relentless: more than 75% are accounted for by female reproductive problems. Even young couples planning a pregnancy have difficulties – fertilization does not occur for several cycles, the embryo does not attach to the uterus, or an ectopic pregnancy occurs.

To understand the causes of infertility, read this article. And remember, the diagnosis of infertility should be clinically confirmed! Maybe you just do not have enough knowledge and recommendations from specialists for the successful conception and bearing of a baby.

Diagnostics of infertility in men

The diagnosis is confirmed by a complex of clinical studies. The list of diagnostic procedures includes various blood and semen tests. They are as follows:

• Cytological and genetic analyses
• Spermogram (to determine the ability of sperm to fertilize)
• MAR test (to confirm or deny immunological infertility)
• Comprehensive studies of sperm (morphology, DNA fragmentation, etc.)

Reproductive medicine specialists may also order other tests on an individual basis. Their results should be assessed in the general clinical picture – this is the only way to confirm the diagnosis of infertility.

Causes of infertility in men

Among the main reasons are hormonal disorders and sperm problems. You should also pay attention to possible anatomical changes, genetic predisposition and age.

So, the ability to fertilize depends on the number, motility and even the shape of the sperm. If there are less than 15 million active germ cells in 1 ml of sperm, the amount is considered insufficient.

Low-active sperm cells reduce the chances of pregnancy. For successful fertilization, they must constantly move forward. But the movement and the possibility of penetration into the egg depends on the shape and size. Any deviations can cause a couple to fail to conceive a child.

In addition, sometimes, the cause of male infertility is an abnormality in the sperm DNA chain. Genetic information is not transmitted correctly – hence the problems with conception and even the health of the child.

With age, reproductive function decreases. Injuries, infections and surgeries can cause malfunctioning of the genitals. And hereditary factors affect the production of sperm – its quantity and quality.

FEMALE INFERTILITY

For many women, motherhood is the highest destiny and the most desirable gift. But not every organism, alas, is ready to conceive and bear a child.

Such women can enjoy motherhood by applying for the services of a surrogate mother. In Kyiv, you can become a member of the KINDERLY program, which guarantees security and confidentiality at all stages of cooperation!

SIGNS OF INFERTILITY

The diagnosis of infertility is made only if during the year a woman has a regular sex life and does not use any means of protection – but pregnancy does not occur.

Problematic skin, discomfort and pain in the pelvic area, irregular menstruation may indicate “female” diseases. If it is impossible to get pregnant for a long time, they turn to geneticists to undergo genetic tests. Conception is influenced by the psychological state, history of illness and lifestyle.

Possible causes of infertility

The most common causes of infertility in women are:

• Age. After 30 years, there is a decrease in the number of maturing follicles. Of course, the figure is individual, but in general, with age, the quality of eggs deteriorates, and the likelihood of a successful pregnancy decreases.
• Hormonal background. Any hormone imbalance causes a violation of ovulation or a shift in the days in which the highest fertility is observed – a favourable period of the cycle for getting pregnant.
• Pathology of the genital organs. The reasons are individual. There may be antibodies in the cervix that damage the sperm, preventing them from fertilizing an egg. Endometriosis or uterine fibroids, blockage of the fallopian tubes also interfere with the occurrence of pregnancy.

To determine the causes and confirm the diagnosis, you should contact reproductive specialists. Only a complex of laboratory, ultrasound and computer tests will show the truthful picture of a woman’s health.

Polycystic disease and infertility: is there a connection?

Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS occurs in 10% of modern women. In Kyiv, gynaecologists successfully treat this disorder and restore ovulation.

The symptoms of PCOS is irregular menstruation, excessive male body hair growth, increased levels of male hormones, and insulin resistance. Weight gain and other lipid disorders can sometimes be its symptoms.

Treatment for female infertility

The easiest way to normalize fertility is to tune the body to healthy work. If the cause of infertility is a lifestyle, it is enough to remove negative factors: alcohol, smoking, stress. And the long-awaited pregnancy will come.

You should also pay attention to climate and ecology. If necessary, adjust the weight – if it is significantly higher or lower than the standard.

In other cases, treatment depends on the causes of infertility and is prescribed individually.

Alternative ways to become a mother

Sometimes infertility treatment does not give positive dynamics. In this case, the best solution would be to find germ cell donors.

In Kyiv, the KINDERLY program is being carried out – it combines the services of a reproductive medicine clinic and related support at all stages. Only those women who, according to the results of consultations and research, meet the requirements, can become egg donors.

Our database has more than 300 candidates for the role of egg donors and sperm donors. These are young and healthy donors who have undergone many examinations and received recommendations from specialists for joining the program. You may choose a suitable donor for yourself by leaving a request on our website.