Know Why Young People In Their 20s Are Experiencing Infertility

Infertility has been on the rise in young people for a while now. Dr Manika Khanna addresses some of the common causes leading to an increase in cases of infertility in couples.

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Written By: Arushi Bidhuri | Published : January 16, 2022, 6:07 PM

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What Is Infertility?

Infertility is described as the inability to conceive (get pregnant) after one year (or more) of unprotected intercourse. Some doctors analyse and treat women aged 35 and older after 6 months of unprotected intercourse because fertility in women is known to drop with age. However, women are the only ones that can experience the problem, infertility is common among men as well.

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Couples With Known Genetic Diseases

They are now opting to select genetically normal embryos based on Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis of their embryos to prevent diseases like Thalassemia, Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy etc.

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Common Causes That Lead To Infertility In Young People

Although age is a factor, the fact that "peak fertility" does not usually occur until a woman is in her early 30s does not explain why women in their 20s have trouble getting pregnant. The most prevalent causes of infertility in this age range include ovarian dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome, tubal illness, and factors in men such as low sperm counts or poor motility. Also Read - 7 daily summer habits that can naturally improve gut health and digestion

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Consider Hormone Therapy

In such cases, hormone therapy (HT) may be recommended by healthcare professionals. HT involves the use of estrogen and sometimes progestin to alleviate symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. However, hormone therapy is not without risks, and women should discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks with their healthcare provider before making a decision.

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Dysfunctioning Ovaries

This means a woman either does not ovulate properly (release an egg) every month or does not ovulate at all. Ovulation problems are the most prevalent cause of female infertility, and they can easily be addressed with medications and medication. Dysfunctioning Ovaries This means a woman either does not ovulate properly (release an egg) every month or does not ovulate at all. Ovulation problems are the most prevalent cause of female infertility, and they can easily be addressed with medications and medication. Also Read - Colon cancer is no longer just a disease of old age: Cases doctors are increasingly seeing

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Male Factors

Male factors may account for a third of all fertility difficulties, since low sperm count or quality, a lack of sperm production, testicular abnormalities, and trouble reaching climax are all male-driven causes of infertility. Among the underlying reasons are previous illnesses, infections, physical trauma, ageing, genetic problems, hormone troubles, varicoceles, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and exposure to heat or chemicals.

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Some Ways To Combat Infertility

Lifestyle changes, as well as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF), may be used to address these problems. IVF involves manually combining recovered eggs and sperm in a laboratory dish before returning them to the uterus. During an IUI cycle, which is less expensive, a woman is given drugs to cause her to ovulate more than one egg to induce pregnancy, sperm is then delivered straight into the uterus.

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Conclusion

If you, your partner, or both of you have a fertility problem, don't be concerned. Infertility affects many people all over the world. Fortunately, there are a number of highly effective reproductive medicines that can help you achieve your family-building goals. Based on your diagnoses, both individually and as a couple, your fertility specialist will recommend the treatment that is most likely to give you a baby at the lowest feasible cost. Also Read - Lifestyle diseases and cancer: Expert explains hidden link between obesity, diabetes and rising cancer risk

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