The 10 Shades Of ART - Guide To Couples and Families Thinking Of ART

10 Shades Of Art

Infertility is still a taboo in society. An unusual condition for a healthy couple, unable to bear a child, even after years of trying.

And understandably a very challenging journey for a couple planning for parenthood. A real test of their love and relationship as husband and wife.

Did you know, infertility can affect both women and men. Men, for 20–30% of cases, and women for 20–35%, while 25–40% due to combined problems in both.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Infertility

What causes infertility?

There are many factors affecting infertility in women and even men. And age plays a very important role in infertility… Infertility can be in man and woman both. Around 20% infertility cases are because of problem in men and around 40%-50% are due to problem in women. Further, infertility can be a result of a combination of factors in both partners. But the good news is that, in most of the cases, infertility can be treated. And if not, couples can choose treatments like test tube baby at IVF clinics… like AKPI Hospital in Nashik. Read more.

WHO says infertility is a disease?

The 2nd most populated country on earth, with a fast growing population, and an increasingly rising mobile subscriber base. In India, thanks to mobile data connectivity, information can now reach many remote communities easier than before. And this rising connectivity needs to be harnessed to improve awareness about infertility, and about IVF treatment, that is still considered a stigma in many strata of Indian society.

Couples troubled with childlessness still face huge social stigma in India, and as is the case in many other parts of the developing world. This inability to bear a child after continued efforts, first leads to loss of confidence in self and then hope of a happy married life. Add to this the increasing social scrutiny and…

How to explain infertility to family?

In many regions across the globe, the word “infertility” is still a taboo. And many people are still ignorant of the fact that infertility can be in a man and woman both. Or for that matter, approximately 20% infertility cases are because of problem in men and around 40%-50% are due to problem in women. Or that there are more combination of factors, in both partners, that can cause infertility. But discussing such topics with family members, especially with Mother-in-Laws, can be certainly difficult for many women. And then there are the umpteen number of times a person has to face… constant and very annoying comments on “How To Get Pregnant”. Read more.

What is ovarian infertility?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) is a very common disorder that many women first learn about while seeking the cause of their infertility. Let’s take the case of Malina, a 26 year old woman working in a company in Pune. With over 8 hours of daily working at the office coding into a computer, and with a 5 year working history, Malina soon found out that she had PCOD… One of the main causes of ovarian infertility among women is PCOD, Polycystic Ovarian Disorder. PCOD happens because of sedentary lifestyles and long sitting hours. In today’s world most of the women go to work, and they have to sit in the same position in a chair for long hours that makes the woman prone to polycystic ovarian disorder. Read more.

How common is male infertility?

#DidYouKnow, that 7% of the male population is affected by infertility?

That is, inability of a male partner to get a fertile female partner pregnant due to various reasons. In other words, if after unprotected copulation with their partner for about one year, if the man is unable to get his partner pregnant, he can be facing male infertile problems. This is mainly caused by low sperm count, low sperm mobility, and similar complications.

Want To Know More About Male Infertility?

Most of the male infertility cases, as highlighted above, are due to low sperm count, low sperm mobility, defects in the sperms, thick seminal fluids, and…

What are tests to check infertility?

Couples are advised to seek medical help if they are unable to achieve pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse. It is best for both partners to see a doctor. The doctor may go over your general health, discuss past illness, examine both partners. Talk about difficulty with sex.

For Infertility Tests, Doctors May Advise:

Semen analysis (sperm tests)
Blood tests for the lady to check her hormones.
Ultrasound of the lady.

It may be very difficult to try and time intercourse with expected ovulation. This may lead to anxiety & stress. Sperms survive for about 2 days, so even though egg lives for 12 – 24 hours, having sex 2 to 3 times a week should be fine. The more relaxed and spontaneous your sex life is, the more likely you will conceive.