WHEN INFERTILITY STRIKES by Emmanuel Okello (ebook reader for comics TXT) 📕

Definition of Infertility
Infertility as defined by the experts may surprise you. According to guidelines
established by infertility specialists, you're not considered to be infertile until
you've been trying to get pregnant for one year, if you're under age 35. That
means that trying to get pregnant last week and not having signs of pregnancy
this week does not mean that you're infertile.
What Causes Infertility?
Infertility has many causes, and figuring out which applies to you may be very
simple - or very difficult. Although women used to bear the brunt of blame for
infertility, the truth is that male and female factors share equally in infertility.
Consider the following statistics:
• One third of infertility is caused by female factors
• One third of infertility is caused by male factors
• Around 20 percent of infertility is unexplained
• Around 10 to 15 percent of infertility is caused by a combination of male and
female factors
Approximately 20% of couples struggle with infertility at any given time.
Infertility has increased as a problem over the last 30 years. Some studies
blame this increase on social phenomena, including the tendency for marriage
and starting a family to occur at a later age. For women, fertility decreases
with increasing age:
• married women ages 16-20 = 4.5%.
• married women ages 35-40 = 31.8%.
• married women over the age of 40 = 70%.
Among women, the main causes of infertility are:
• Ovulatory disorders - no ovulation or irregular ovulation
• Tubal disorders - blocked or infected tubes
• Uterine issues - fibroids, polyps or adhesions
For men the most common causes of infertility are:
• Low sperm count
• Decreased sperm motility
• Abnormally shaped sperm
• No sperm at all in the ejaculate
Defining Secondary Infertility
Secondary infertility is defined as the condition where a woman is unable to
get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term after already having had one or
more children. Some experts put the added caveat of "after 12 months of
trying to conceive naturally on their own", to better qualify the term.
Some experts define it as occurring anytime after a previous conception,
whether that conception ended in a birth or a miscarriage. Some women with
endometriosis-associated infertility are not able to become pregnant a second
time.
Secondary infertility can occur whether the first conception was difficult or
easy. It can be due to female issues, male issues, or a combination of both.
The costs of treatment
Infertility treatments can be difficult enough. Like everything, infertility costs
vary and can depend on where you live, which physician/practice you see and
most importantly, whether your treatment is small, medium, or large.
When you're starting out, expect to pay $10 to $15 for an ovulation predictor
kit and about the same for home pregnancy kits. A basal body thermometer
will run you about $10 to $20. This is the easy stuff. But, for now, let's take it
one step at a time.

Conceiving a baby is not as easy as it sounds for some couples and there
are many reasons why a couple may have trouble getting pregnant. There
can be an individual problem with either the man or the woman or it may be
that both of them have underlying health issues that combine to have a
negative impact on their fertility as a couple.
In general men are responsible for about a third of infertility in couples and
women a little less than a half. Situations involving individual infertility
issues with both the man and the woman can combine to contribute to an
overall remaining percentage.
Although fertility tends to be considered by most to be a woman's problem,
anyone who is dealing with this dilemma should know that it can also be an
issue with the male's reproductive system.
Causes and Resolutions of Infertility in Men
It may be that a blockage prevents sperm from being introduced
into ejaculate fluid or a situation that creates higher temperatures in the
man's testes could affect sperm production and quality.
The average course of treatment for the infertility problem of a blockage of
almost any type is to have surgery. These types of surgeries are considered to
be of low risk while having a very high rate of success.
Fertility drugs to increase their female partner's egg production can also be an
option when there is a low sperm count or a low quality level regarding the
sperm but realise there will be side effects experienced by the woman who is
the one actually taking the medication.
When it comes to a situation of 'Sperm Viability' which basically means how
alive and active the sperm are, the idea of 'Boxers Vs Briefs' should be taken
seriously. Wearing boxers will not have the testicles pressed against the body
where they will absorb body heat but instead they have room for air to
circulate around them and this will reduce their temperature and that slight
reduction in heat can actually make a difference.
Causes and Resolutions of Infertility in Women
There are many different types and causes of infertility in
women that would prevent them from being able to get pregnant or maintain a
healthy pregnancy.
Endometriosis is a fairly common infertility problem in women that may require
several types of treatment infertility doctors can provide: fertility drugs,
exploratory surgeries, IUIs, or artificial insemination.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure that consists of placing the
sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilisation. This fertility treatment
does not involve the manipulation of a woman's eggs and therefore is not
considered an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is another common problem that may
cause a woman to have a difficult time getting pregnant. In vitro fertilisation,
IUIs, and fertility drugs have been proven to help women with PCOS become
pregnant.
Although it is rare, sometimes women will have an allergy to sperm which
causes soreness during intercourse and the body will discard the sperm.
Artificial insemination is the treatment infertility patients receive most often for
a sperm allergy.
Sometimes There Is No Explanation
Many couples find it comforting to be moved from an OB-GYN to a
reproductive endocrinologist. Couples often go to this type of specialist
hoping for a solution to their infertility problem.
Unfortunately, if thorough exams come back with both partners receiving a
clean bill of health, there is no treatment infertility patients can receive to fix
their situation. Unexplained infertility is a term used for patients who seem to
be in perfect health but cannot conceive a child.
Treatment For Infertility: One Last Thought
The care you receive from an endocrinologist could cost you a
a lot of money. Some procedures cost tens of thousands of dollars. Other
procedures may be covered by your insurance company.
To understand exactly what is covered and what is not covered regarding
infertility, please check with your provider.

Many people find it difficult to imagine the devastating effects that infertility
can have on a woman's psyche. However, when a woman is finding it difficult
to conceive, it is not only her mind that one needs to worry about, it is her
body as well.
Conventional medical treatments for infertility can be down right invasive, not
to mention painful, and a lot of the modern drugs are extremely harsh on the
body's systems. The good news is that, while conventional treatments are
dreadful, natural treatments can be extremely relaxing and pleasurable.
Ever since the beginning of time there have been women, and men, who find
it difficult to reproduce, and believe it or not even then there were treatments
for it. The only difference was that people long ago didn't have our technology,
so they had to find techniques that worked naturally.
These treatments were so effective that even now, in our technologically
advanced society, we call on them for help. One prime example of a natural
technique that has definitely stood the test of time is acupuncture.
● Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used by traditional Chinese herbalists and healers for
centuries, and at its rate of success it will most likely continue to be used for
several more centuries to come.
The truly great thing about acupuncture is while most other fertility treatments
specifically target women, acupuncture has proven effective at increasing a
man's fertility as well as a woman's.
Acupuncture has been put to the test several times and has nearly always
come out as causing significant improvement as a whole. The point of
acupuncture is not to cure a disease itself, but to direct positive energy and
allow the body to heal itself.
● Self Fertility Massage.
The second extremely effective natural fertility treatment is Self Fertility
Massage. Self Fertility Massage is a highly advanced form of therapy that
combines several different types of massage that are all focused on very
specific fertility issues. For instance, one type of massage included in the
therapy is Myofascial release.
Myofascial release directly affects the myofascial tissues that have a tendency
to bind and create blockages; a common cause of infertility. Self Fertility
Massage also includes the use of acupressure, which is basically acupuncture
without the needles.
The best thing is this therapy can be used as a bonding experience between
you and your partner, or performed on yourself, by yourself in a quite relaxing
moment.
● Therapeutic Abdominal Packs.
Finally, the third natural therapy on the top three list is...Therapeutic
Abdominal Packs. This completely natural oil has been used for centuries as
an external healing agent; the oil is placed on the outside of the skin yet
penetrates its healing powers all the way through to the organs.
Therapeutic Abdominal packs are commonly used in a variety of fertility
conditions such as, ovarian and uterine cysts, blocked tubes, uterine fibroids,
endometriosis, and much more. A great way to integrate two of these
therapies is by using the therapeutic oil in conjunction with the self fertility
massage.
The truly amazing thing about natural therapy is it has a way of healing not
only your body, but your soul as well. Many of these techniques are thought to
be so effective because of the amount of peace an individual can find within
themselves during such a relaxing moment. Whether you decide to do one
treatment or all three, try and forget everything during your sessions...work,
bills, everything.
Leave all stressful events outside, and just let go for that short period of time. I
am sure if you do these things not only will you find yourself far more relaxed,
but you may just find yourself pregnant before you know it.