Planning for pregnancy and taking the road to parenthood can be challenging as there are several couples who find success in conception in the first go whereas to others it may take years to conceive. If you are ready for a baby or have been trying to get pregnant but all in vain, you are not alone because about 10% of women face the difficulty of conceiving or staying pregnant. 

 

Infertility is a medical condition that narrates the inability to conceive even after a year or longer of having unprotected sex. It is caused due to the problem of ovulation and other multiple factors affecting fertility. There are several signs both for men and women indicating whether you are experiencing something similar to infertility or not. 

 

The signs linked to infertility in women are: 

 

  1. Hormonal changes 
  2. Heavy & long periods 
  3. Dark menstrual blood 
  4. Irregular cycle 
  5. Obesity 

 

The signs linked to infertility in men are: 

 

  1. Hormonal imbalances 
  2. Problem with ejaculation 
  3. Changes in testicles 
  4. Obesity 
  5. History of STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) 

 

As per Dr. Elsa, an Infertility Specialist in Dubai , if it has been a long time that you are facing obstacles in starting your parenthood journey it is important to seek help from a doctor before it's too late. The right time when you need to visit a doctor is if you have been trying for more than 2 years and still have not yielded. The doctor will help you determine the right cause of infertility and will also suggest the right treatment for the same. 

 

Under the treatment of infertility, the doctor will ask you to appear for several tests and questions asking you the medical history and other important questions. 

 

A man should be ready to see a doctor and can expect the following: 

 

  1. Information about overall health, sexual history, etc. 
  2. Semen analysis 
  3. Hormone testing 
  4. Genital ultrasound 
  5. Genetic testing 

 

A woman should be ready to see a doctor and can expect the following: 

 

  1. Pelvic area testing 
  2. Hysterosalpingography 
  3. Laparoscopy 
  4. Ovarian reserve testing 
  5. Information about your medical history 

 

Treatments for Infertility 

 

The treatment of infertility has both the options of natural treatments and surgery. The type of treatment recommended both for a man and woman is based on the different factors and signs that a patient is experiencing. 

 

Treatment options for men include: 

 

  1. Surgery 
  2. Medication 
  3. Assisted reproductive technology 

 

Treatment options for women include: 

 

  1. IVF 
  2. Surgery 
  3. Medication 

 

Other common natural methods of infertility treatment include acupuncture, yoga, diet food, vitamins, etc. The process of acupuncture involves the insertion of small and thin needles in the body, yoga refers to the incorporation of postures and breathing techniques promoting relaxation and reduction in stress. It is also advised to take proper care of your diet and include foods that increase fertility like vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, folate, zinc, etc. Increase the consumption of essential oils, tea, and other needed carbs. ]

 

Being not able to conceive or being diagnosed with infertility does not mean that you will not be able to have a child ever. Instead, you might take some time, analyze the situation, visit a doctor, and then take the right step forward.