Treatment options for Female infertility
There are 3 main types of fertility treatment:
Medicines
Common fertility medicines include:
- clomifene
- tamoxifen
- metformin
- gonadotrophins
- gonadotrophin-releasing hormone and dopamine agonists
Surgical procedures
There are several types of surgical procedures that may be used to investigate fertility problems and help with fertility.
- Fallopian tube surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Correcting an epididymal blockage and surgery to retrieve sperm
Assisted conception
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)- Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, involves inserting sperm into the womb via a thin plastic tube passed through the cervix. Sperm is first collected and washed in a fluid. The best quality specimens (the fastest moving) are selected.
- In vitro fertilisation (IVF)- In vitro fertilisation (IVF), is when an egg is fertilised outside the body. Fertility medicine is taken to encourage the ovaries to produce more eggs than usual. Eggs are removed from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. A fertilised egg (embryo) is then returned to the womb to grow and develop.
- Egg and sperm donation- If you or your partner has an infertility problem, you may be able to receive eggs or sperm from a donor to help you conceive. Treatment with donor eggs is usually done using IVF.
Prevention
For women thinking about getting pregnant soon or in the future, these tips might help:
- Maintain a healthy weight. Overweight and underweight women are at increased risk of ovulation disorders. If you need to lose weight do moderate exercise.
- Quit smoking. Tobacco has multiple negative effects on fertility, as well as your general health and the health of a fetus. If you smoke and are considering pregnancy, quit now.
- Avoid alcohol. Heavy alcohol use may lead to decreased fertility. And any alcohol use can affect the health of a developing fetus. If you’re planning to become pregnant, avoid alcohol, and don’t drink alcohol while pregnant.
- Reduce stress. Stress can cause couples to have poorer results with infertility treatment. Try to reduce stress in your life before trying to become pregnant.
Wholesome diet and supplements
Eat a well-balanced diet with foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acid. Women can take advantage of dietary supplements composed of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. To learn more about this click here (Pronucleus F).