Infertility: Get Help of Gynaecologist

Infertility: Get Help of Gynaecologist

What is infertility?

The condition in which a couple is unsuccessful in efforts to conceive for more than 12 months is known as infertility (1). The condition of infertility in couple may be due to female factor or male factor or combination of both male and female factors.

As per data, approx. one third of the infertility in couples is because of female factors. What are these female factors and whether a Gynaecologist can help you get rid of these factors to help you conceive? The answer is affirmative in many cases.

Female Factors in infertility:

The female factors can include(2):

1. Ovulation dysfunction

2. Endometriosis

3. Uterine defects

4. Anatomical problems

5. Infection

6. Immunological conditions

7. Other miscellaneous conditions

It is difficult to diagnose Female infertility causes but a good gynaecologist with right approach and diagnostic techniques can help couples to a great extent to get them a child. Please consult experienced gynaecologist to get help and don’t delay on leave on fate.

Brief Details of Female Factors in Infertility:

Now, we will discuss briefly some details of above-mentioned female factors of infertility.

1. Ovulation dysfunction: If reproductive system of a woman is not able to develop, mature, and release a healthy egg, the condition is known as Ovulation dysfunction. Some of the major contributing factors leading to condition are:

• PCOS

• Hypothyroidism

• Hyperprolactinemia

• Irregular or absent menstrual cycles.

• Primary ovarian insufficiency

• Premature menopause

2. Tubal Problems: Tubal problems can prevent sperm from meeting egg and so fertilization does not happen. Out of many tubal problems blocked fallopian tubes due to various reasons are noted to cause tubal problems.

3. Endometriosis: If the tissue lining the uterus develops outside the uterus it can have impact on other reproductive organs inside the pelvis or also in the abdominal cavity. It also affects how the reproductive organs function and can be a cause of infertility.

4. Uterine defects: Uterine defects may be associated with :

• Congenital issue- defects from the birth itself

• Uterine abnormalities developed over period of time

• Uterine fibroids

• Endometrial polyps

These factor can interfere with the implantation of an embryo and so can cause infertility. They can be treated through minor surgeries.

5. Recurrent pregnancy loss: 

• Chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo

• Anatomical defects of the uterus

• Immunological causes

• Thrombophilia (predisposition to forming blood clots).

Couple with recurrent pregnancy loss should consult with a fertility specialist before planning further pregnancy.

6. Infection:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): may affect uterus, fallopian tubes and/or the ovaries. Thus, it can cause infertility.

• Increased Possibility of an ectopic pregnancy

• PID many a times are caused by the sexually transmitted infections gonorrhoea, chlamydia, etc.

How a good Gynaecologist can help you:

Gynaecologist can help you in terms of following:

1. Root cause Analysis through diagnostic testing

2. Ovulation induction

3. Surgical treatment

4. Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

5. In vitro fertilization (IVF)

6. Egg donation

7. Preimplantation genetic testing

Your experienced Gynaecologist is your best friend when you discover, or doubt infertility, you should consult her without any delay.