Infertility Questions
What are some of the different types of infertility treatment available today?
There are many different types of treatment available for infertility today. They range from IVF (in vitro fertilization) which is the most high tech and expensive treatment available which involves artificially implanting an already fertilized egg into the womb to more natural treatments like the use of infertility supplements which work by normalizing the levels of hormones within the body. Natural supplements work by bringing the reproductive organs back to good health to increase the chances of a successful conception.
What do these types of treatments generally cost?
IVF being the most expensive type of treatment can often cost more than $12,000 for a single trial. In contrast to this fertility supplements can cost as little as $24 for a month’s supply.
How effective are these different treatments?
IVF can range from success rates of 23 – 28%, whereas more natural treatments can often be from 50 – 90% successful, however this is over a longer period of time.
If I am aged forty or above will this mean I need to use an infertility treatment?
Not necessarily, but it would definitely improve your chances of success. When our bodies age, generally the health of our reproductive organs decreases which in turn decreases our chances of achieving optimal fertility. Also due to the aging process the balance of hormones within our body’s chances and this can negatively affect our chances of getting pregnant. With the use of natural fertility supplements we can restore the balance of hormones within our body and thus improve our chances of conception.
At what point should me and my partner become concerned that we are not getting pregnant?
Usually conception will occur within a year of a couple trying, so if a year has passed and you and your partner have not conceived with a child then it is at this point that you should begin to look for some form of infertility treatment to improve your chances of conceiving. In cases however where the female is aged over 35 then some form of infertility treatment needs to be looked at after around six months or so of trying as any issues need to be dealt with more urgently. In the case where it is suspected that the male might have a low sperm count or poor sperm mobility then treatment for this should be sought immediately.
Do any symptoms that indicate infertility exist, other than not getting pregnant?
For women who experience a lot of pain during menstruation, there may be a risk of Endometriosis and in these cases these women should get specialist care to make sure that their chances of conception are not affected. Diseases such as this can have long lasted effects on a couple’s chances of getting pregnant and so should be taken very seriously.
What are the most common reasons for infertility?
Quite often in women of a more mature age, infertility can be caused by limited ovarian reserve or women with blocked fallopian tubes which can be caused by diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease and Endometriosis. Big causes for men are often a low sperm count or poor sperm mobility.
There are many different types of treatment available for infertility today. They range from IVF (in vitro fertilization) which is the most high tech and expensive treatment available which involves artificially implanting an already fertilized egg into the womb to more natural treatments like the use of infertility supplements which work by normalizing the levels of hormones within the body. Natural supplements work by bringing the reproductive organs back to good health to increase the chances of a successful conception.
What do these types of treatments generally cost?
IVF being the most expensive type of treatment can often cost more than $12,000 for a single trial. In contrast to this fertility supplements can cost as little as $24 for a month’s supply.
How effective are these different treatments?
IVF can range from success rates of 23 – 28%, whereas more natural treatments can often be from 50 – 90% successful, however this is over a longer period of time.
If I am aged forty or above will this mean I need to use an infertility treatment?
Not necessarily, but it would definitely improve your chances of success. When our bodies age, generally the health of our reproductive organs decreases which in turn decreases our chances of achieving optimal fertility. Also due to the aging process the balance of hormones within our body’s chances and this can negatively affect our chances of getting pregnant. With the use of natural fertility supplements we can restore the balance of hormones within our body and thus improve our chances of conception.
At what point should me and my partner become concerned that we are not getting pregnant?
Usually conception will occur within a year of a couple trying, so if a year has passed and you and your partner have not conceived with a child then it is at this point that you should begin to look for some form of infertility treatment to improve your chances of conceiving. In cases however where the female is aged over 35 then some form of infertility treatment needs to be looked at after around six months or so of trying as any issues need to be dealt with more urgently. In the case where it is suspected that the male might have a low sperm count or poor sperm mobility then treatment for this should be sought immediately.
Do any symptoms that indicate infertility exist, other than not getting pregnant?
For women who experience a lot of pain during menstruation, there may be a risk of Endometriosis and in these cases these women should get specialist care to make sure that their chances of conception are not affected. Diseases such as this can have long lasted effects on a couple’s chances of getting pregnant and so should be taken very seriously.
What are the most common reasons for infertility?
Quite often in women of a more mature age, infertility can be caused by limited ovarian reserve or women with blocked fallopian tubes which can be caused by diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease and Endometriosis. Big causes for men are often a low sperm count or poor sperm mobility.