Is a Woman alone Responsible for infertility?

This is a myth that women are always responsible for the cause of infertility. Infertility is a disorder of hormones which can affect the men and women fertility; hence both are equally responsible for the cause of infertility. According to the study, about one-third of infertility cases are caused by women’s problems. Another one-third of fertility problems are due to the man and the rest of the cases are caused by a mixture of male and female problems or by unknown problems. But we are leaving in a male dominating society where they do not accept that men are equally responsible for not conceiving a baby. When they meet their doctor and came to know that not only women but men also dealing with the cause of infertility which means there is poor or low sperm count, sperm not present in ejaculate etc. can be the reason. After that, they decide to undergo some fertility treatments to fulfill their dream of having their own baby.

What is infertility?

Infertility is an ability not to conceive a baby after having regular intercourse for more than 12 months. Women who can get pregnant but are unable to stay pregnant may also be infertile. But with the advancement in medical science, the Fertility Center Nepal has various fertility treatments which help infertile couples to conceive a baby.

What are the factors that cause men fertility?

The following are the factors that cause man’s fertility and these are:

• Poor functioning of man’s sperm that includes the quality of the man’s sperm.
• Changes in man’s hormone levels.
• Blockage in man’s tube which carries sperms can cause male infertility.
• Low sperm count which can be due to an enlarged vein inside that loses the skin surroundings of man’s testicles.
• Cancerous or non-cancerous growths.
• Genetic disorders.
• Radiation and X-rays.
• The sperm quality can also be affected if there is any bacterial infection inside the man’s testicles which can convert as sexually transmitted infection (STI).
• High intake of alcohol, drugs, and smokes can also affect the man’s fertility.
• If the man had undergone for any surgery like vasectomy which is a procedure for preventing the sperms from leaving the testicles.
• Medicines, especially those treating cancer, fungus, and ulcers can also be a reason for men infertility.

What are the factors that cause women fertility?

The following are the factors that cause women fertility and these are:

• The women who are dealing with the problems to their reproductive system such as blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, the abnormal opening of the cervix, cancerous or noncancerous growths in the uterus, enlarged ovaries etc. can affect woman’s fertility.
• A procedure where the fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal collect the women eggs from her ovaries and mix with her partner’s sperm to facilitate fertilization, however, there are some women who face challenges while ovulating every month and for them, pregnancy is a big challenge.
• Disease and disorders which include endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disease or disorder due to which women it becomes difficult to conceive as her uterine tissue will grow outside the uterus where she has enlarged ovaries that contain fluid-filled sacs.
• Age is a major factor which affects the fertility of women as the older women face challenges while getting pregnant as her fertility decrease with increased age.
• There are many women whose menopause stopped before their age of 40 years and they face challenges to get pregnant, also they face the other problems like immune system disease, cancer treatments, or a genetic syndrome.
• The women who had undergone for the cancer treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy etc. can affect her fertility.
• Medicines, especially those treating cancer, fungus, and ulcers can affect women fertility.
• Access consumption of smoke, alcohol or any other drugs will harm the egg production which makes difficult for women to get pregnant.
• An absence of woman regular periods can also affect her fertility.
• Body weight of women can also be a reason for infertility. According to the study, overweight and underweight, both cases can affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. So, the fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal suggest the women who are undergoing for the fertility treatment to maintain the ideal weight according to her body mass index (BMI) to achieve the successful results of treatment.

How fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal treat infertility?

The fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal treat infertility using medicine, surgery, artificial insemination or assisted reproductive technology. Many times they combine these treatments to achieve the highest success rates of the pregnancy. In most cases, infertility is treated with drugs or surgery.

Fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal recommend specific treatments for infertility based on:

• Blood test reports and ultrasound scans
• How long the couple has been trying to get pregnant
• The age of man and woman both
• The overall health of the partners
• Preference of the partners

Fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal often treat infertility in men in the following ways:

• Sexual problems: Male member who are dealing with impotence or premature ejaculation. In such cases, the fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal use the behavioral therapy and/or medicines to treat infertility in men.
• Too few sperms: Sometimes there are chances that surgery can correct the cause of the problem. However, in other cases, the fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal can remove the sperms surgically directly from the male reproductive tract. They use antibiotics to clear up infections affecting sperm count.
• Sperm movement: There are chances that men semen has no sperm because of a block in the man’s system. In such cases, surgery is the best option to correct the problem.

The fertility of women can be corrected with surgery. The fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal use medicines to treat women with ovulation problems. Before taking these medications it is important that you should speak to your fertility expert about the pros and cons of these medicines. You should understand the possible dangers, benefits, and side effects before you consume any medications as it is a matter of your health.

How Infertility Affect Personal Relationships?

Having a baby is one of the most exciting moments in a couple’s life, but when they are unable to conceive a baby naturally after having unprotected regular intercourse which means one or both of the partner dealing with the cause of infertility. The cause of infertility affects the couples physically, emotionally and financially. In some cases, it has been found that if couples are not careful then it can affect their relationship as well.

According to the study, there are nearly one-fourth of women had a negative impact on their relationships due to the cause of infertility, however, the study says that there are some women who are struggling with the cause of infertility got benefited their relationships with their partners.

What Couples Need to Do in Such a Situation?

First, they need to stop blaming each other after the infertility diagnosis and they both need to work together to achieve the successful pregnancy and visit Fertility Centre Nepal where they will get the solution for all types of infertility issues. Also, they need to keep the following in their mind and these are:

• Reassure your partner that you both are together to fight with the cause of infertility.
• Talk to each other about your frustrations as the study says the couples who keep their feelings hidden are much more likely to have problems which can lead to stress.
• Always be together while going for doctor’s appointments, copy each other with side effects, grieving together, sharing the news together with friends and family.

How to Keep your Relationship Healthy?

At Fertility Centre Nepal, the fertility experts help the couples to build their strong relationship and for this, they need to follow some important tips to maintain a healthy relationship and these are:

a) Focus on yourself: The experts at Fertility Centre Nepal suggest that before you plan a baby you both need to build a strong and healthy relationship to become good parents.

b) Take a break: Like you, both were trying from a long period of time to conceive which is not happening in such cases take some break from your infertility treatment. Reduce your stress and anxiety in your sexual relationship and will ensure that your life will remain a source of pleasure and relaxation for years to come.

c) Involve together in physical exercises: Exercise is one of the most fabulous stress buster for the couples dealing with infertility issues. You can perform physical activities like dancing, playing tennis, bike riding etc. also you can join some yoga classes together which will give strength to your body as well as it will teach you deep breathing which is helpful in relaxing and you can focus on your treatment.

d) Respect each other: If you both dealing with the cause of infertility, so in such cases respect each other’s feelings. Just because men don’t cry doesn’t mean he is not hurt. Men are more likely to distance themselves from such situations and become irritable. So such cases are together and respect your differences.

e) Talk to each other: If you need support from your husband then clearly talk to him, be specific, what you want? If you need to spend some time alone then ask your partner to give you time to spend alone but do not show your anger as he is also going through with the same phase.

f) Seek help outside: You know that your relationship is at stake because of infertility issue still seeking help from outside. You can speak to your friend, relatives or your fertility expert. You can join some support group online of the people who are going through infertility treatments.

g) Share your infertility struggles: It has been found that people who keep their infertility issues secret from their friends and family have more psychological and relationship problems as compared to those who open up. Before sharing your infertility with others it is better than you first talk to each other than with whom you will share your information and how much you will share. In some scenarios, the male member wants to discuss the infertility issues with his mother but you may think his mother’s is more questionable and judgmental. Similarly, he may not want you to discuss his low sperm counts with your friends or many other details of your fertility treatments.

h) Get Counsel yourself: At the time you are unable to deal with the situation by your own in such cases the fertility experts at Fertility Centre Nepal will suggest you meet a counsellor who will help you to communicate with each other and reach mutual agreements. It is just a myth that people require counselling only at the time of their divorce or situation of clinical depression or anxiety. The people need to understand that counselling is for everyone who needs some extra help to come out from the stress or a difficult situation. At Fertility Centre Nepal we have the best counsellor who will help you in making your decision and you will feel supported and will able to tend your relationship in a better way.

How are Male Members Dealing with the Cause of Infertility?

It has been found that male members of infertile couples were quiet and does not show that they are depressed and dealing with erectile dysfunction and other sexual relationship problems. Unfortunately, the male members who are dealing with the cause of infertility try to distance themselves from infertility and keep their feelings to themselves only and they are more focused on the plans to solve the issues of their infertility due to which they are not paying attention to their partners and this can harm their relationship.

At Fertility Centre Nepal we suggest the male members discuss their feelings with their partner and this will allow them to bond over feelings of being out of control. These few tips will help you both to maintain your strong and healthy relationship and you will be able to concentrate on your treatment to achieve a successful pregnancy.