Infertility
Infertility - unable to conceive or get pregnant even after regular unprotected sexual intercourse for one year or more. Early treatment may be offered in case of age (> 35 years).
It Can Be...
- Female factor infertility - Ovulation problems, Tubal factors, uterine factors, general physical status.
- Male factor infertility - Sperm count, motility and quality, general physical status.
- Unexplained infertility
Treatment
- Detailed history taking.
- General physical examination.
- Detect the cause. Treat men and women simultaneously.
- Go with basic tests - AMH for women, semen analysis for men.
IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination)
- Procedure - IUI is an office procedure. No admission required. Low risk, no major harm.
- Male semen after preparation is directly kept in uterine cavity.
- Success rate - in normal fertile couple: 20-25%.
- Cost - varies according to induction protocol.
- Effective more in case of male factor infertility and cervical factor infertility in female.
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
- IVF is a process of fertilization, where ovum (egg) and sperm are combined outside the body in a laboratory for embryo formation. The embryo is then transferred into the uterus.
- Success rate: from 35% to 70%.
- Success rate mainly depends on quality of ovum and sperm, maternal age, and cause of infertility.
- Success rate is good in tubal factor (block or damage) and male factor infertility (very low sperm count).