INFERTILITY AND CAUSES
Common causes of infertility in females
• Abnormalities of female hormone , resulting in anovulation or ovarian dysfunction
• Abnormalities of the fallopian tubes , such as obstruction of the fallopian tubes due to pelvic infection , endometriosis
• Uterine and cervical factors due to congenital abnormalities , uterine fibroids or cervical stenosis
• Stress and anxiety problems from work , family or lifestyle
Many couples are currently faced with infertility , making it impossible for a successful and natural pregnancy . What is infertility ? Why are some couples unable to naturally have a child as they desire ?
Knowing about infertility
Medically , infertility refers to a couple having sexual relationship regularly without contraceptives at least 2-3 times a week for a period of 1 year , but no pregnancy .
Causes of infertility
Infertility can be caused by many factors , such as physical health , way of life and understanding about pregnancy of the couples . A research showed that about 20-30 % of infertility cases is caused by males . Meanwhile , 40-50 % and 10-20 % resulted by female issues and unknown causes , respectively .
Common causes of infertility in males
• Hormonal abnormalities such as hypgonadism or hypothyroidismm
• Undescended testes which results in lower sperm production
• Erectile dysfunction
• Varicocele
• Diseases related to reproductive organ infections like gonorrhea , herpes or behavior with negative effects to the body , such as alcohol drinking , smoking and overworking
Infertility of unknown causes
At present , about 10 % of married couples suffer from infertility from unknown causes .
For couples experiencing infertility , they will be examined by an obstetrician for primary causes with advice on appropriate treatment to each couple . In the meantime , technology in reproductive medicine can be helpful , such as IUI or the injection of selected semen into the uterine cavity so that the sperm can mix with the eggs more easily . In case of about 3-6 cycles of unsuccessful IUI , the IVF or ICSI may be recommended .
For couples who wish to have a child but are faced with infertility problems , the Genesis Fertility Center is ready to give advice on a suitable treatment , either IUI or IVF / ICSI , for each couple to increase to the utmost the chances of a successful pregnancy .
Appointment
Genesis Fertility Center Public Company Limited ( GFC )
924 / 2 Rama 3 Rd . , Bang Phong Phang , Yannawa , Bangkok 10120
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