Female Infertility Treatment in Chennai

Infertility can be treated with medicine, surgery, artificial insemination, or assisted reproductive technology. Many times these treatments are combined. In most cases infertility is treated with drugs or surgery.

It is a sign of reproductive problems. Common problems with a woman’s reproductive organs, like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can worsen with age and also affect fertility. These conditions might cause the fallopian tubes to be blocked, so the egg can’t travel through the tubes into the uterus.

No, infertility cannot be checked and confirmed at home. To confirm, a woman needs to undergo prescribed blood tests, X-ray, ultrasound scan, and also chlamydia test at times.

An infertility specialist for females must include one/ more of the following qualifications:

• MBBS
• DGO
• DNB/MS- General Surgery
• MS-Gynecology
• MS- Obstetrics
• MS- Endocrinology

Both OBGYNs and reproductive endocrinologists treat female infertility. However, both specialize in slightly different areas. While an OBGYN treats overall issues related to female infertility, a reproductive endocrine specialist treats infertility problems specifically related to hormonal imbalances.

Which of the two is better for you, depends directly on the root of your infertility issue. We suggest you first consult an OB-GYN and let your doctor guide you to the best possible approach

Female infertility results from multiple factors such as genetic, environmental, and psychological to more specific and physical obstructions in the uterus, ovaries, or the fallopian tubes of the reproductive system.

Depending on the nature and diagnoses of the specific infertility factor, the treatment may vary from three months to one year.

You should consult an infertility specialist if you have been wanting to conceive for more than a year but have failed despite regular and unprotected sex.

While you can continue to try natural methods for as long as you want, getting medical help without delay would help you understand the root cause of infertility and provide an effective and immediate solution. Also, since age is an important factor in reproduction, especially for females, it is important that you take an early decision. Some prominent markers that you should consider artificial reproductive methods is when:

• you have irregular periods
• you have a thyroid imbalance
• you have hormonal imbalance
• You have ovulation troubles

Yes, age is an important factor for reproduction. As a woman ages, the number and quality of her egg reduces over time. Therefore, if you are a woman in your 30’s or 40’s and struggling with infertility for more than one year, it is best you consult an OB-GYN at the earliest.

No. Absolutely not. Infertility affects both men and females equally. Data records that out of all the cases of infertility,

• one-third of cases are attributed to female partners,
• one-third are attributed to male partners,
• one-third attributes both the male and female partners,
• while the rest remain undetermined or unexplained.

No. While many people have a belief around this, it is a pure myth. Masturbation has no direct or indirect association with infertility.

Yes. PCOS is a syndrome that results from hormonal imbalance. And since ovulation is directly linked with hormones, PCOS does affect a woman’s fertility. However, it can be finely managed with strict lifestyle changes and medical assistance at the right time.

Yes. Data records, women with diabetes are more likely to experience irregular periods and premature ovarian failure. For the same reason, the fertility capacity declines. However, it can be finely managed with proper care and medical assistance at the right time

Yes, an inguinal or incisional hernia can cause tubal damage and bilateral tubal occlusion in females. Thus, leading to primary infertility. Therefore, if you fear hernia, it is best you consult your doctor at the earliest and seek primary treatment.

Yes, smoking reduces the chances of fertility in both males and females. Data records that women who smoke find it difficult to conceive as effortlessly as women who don’t smoke. Therefore, if you are planning pregnancy, we suggest you limit or quit it as soon as possible.

Yes, when diagnosed and treated at the early stages, female infertility due to hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, cysts, fibroids or structural issues are very much treatable. However, if the issues persist, assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI/ IVF may be employed.

Yes, with advancing technologies and increasing awareness, babies born through ART methods such as IUI or IVF are just as healthy as any other child born through natural conception methods. However, like any other assisted technology, the treatment requires you to carefully follow all the suggested instructions and remain patient and positive throughout the treatment.