In this article, we will discuss infertility and its different symptoms. We will also discuss some common questions related to infertility.
What is Infertility?
Infertility is the condition for both males and females when they are not able to achieve pregnancy after 12 or more months of regular unprotected sex. Infertility can be male or female and any one person having the condition of infertility, female won’t be able to conceive or get pregnant. Infertility can also be caused by some unexplained factors, which can be prevented.
What are the Causes of Infertility?
There are various causes of infertility, some causes are discussed below:
Age
Age is one of the important causes of infertility, women in their late 30s or 40s start affecting their fertility. For men, the age factor is closer to 50. This also depends on other factors like lifestyle, climatic conditions etc. People are more fertile in their younger ages and studies have shown young age pregnancies are healthy and have a low risk of congenital diseases.
Excessive consumption of Alcohol
Consuming alcohol in large quantities affects the fertility of the person. This also affects the other organs of the person but fertility is affected to a great extent also.
Medical treatments
Some medical treatments like radiation therapy and chemotherapy can have a direct impact on sperm production or the ovulation process. These treatments affect the fertility of the person directly.
Smoking products like tobacco
Smoking affects the person's fertility to around 13 to 15 per cent. Too much consumption of tobacco products has a great influence on the fertility rate of the person.
Exposure to Toxins
Any exposure to environmental or industrial toxins can affect the fertility of the person. People with more exposure to adverse working conditions or polluted environmental conditions affect the fertility of the person.
Consumption of adultered foods
Food alteration is also one of the factors adding to the cause. Any chemical or toxin used in the food to make it tastier or good-looking can have an effect on the fertility of the person and also on other organs of the body.
Hormonal Imbalance
Brain centres like the hypothalamus or pituitary gland do not produce enough hormones for the signalling of conditions, which favour the fertility of the person. Sexual activity is controlled by hormones and all the conditions leading to pregnancy are directed by hormonal activity. Any change of imbalance in the hormones can affect fertility.
Obesity or overweight or over-exercising
Any abnormal weight of the person can affect the fertility of the person. A person doing too much exercise than normal can also affect the fertility of the person.
Substance abuse or steroids
Drug substances and steroids have a direct effect on the fertility of the person. Consuming the substances regularly will have other health effects.
These are some of the common causes of infertility. The causes may be more than the above-mentioned list.
Which tests are used for the detection of Infertility?
There are various types of tests used for the diagnosis of infertility. These tests include
- Blood Tests (Book Now)
- Urine Tests (Book Now)
- Semen Analysis (Book Now)
- Imaging tests (Book Now)
- Ovarian reserve testing (Book Now)
- Laparoscopy
Conclusion
Infertility is the condition for both males and females when they are not able to achieve pregnancy after 12 or more months of regular unprotected sex. The causes of infertility include age, drugs, toxins, environmental conditions, medical treatments etc. There are various tests used for infertility including blood tests, urine tests, semen tests, genetic tests etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Infertility?
Infertility is the condition for both males and females when they are not able to achieve pregnancy after 12 or more months of regular unprotected sex.
What are the Symptoms of Infertility?
Infertility symptoms include age, drug abuse, toxins, environmental exposure etc.
Which tests are used for Infertility diagnosis?
Different types of tests are used to diagnose infertility, these are blood tests, urine tests, physical examinations etc.
Where to go for Infertility tests in Delhi?
Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any infertility test with heavy discounts and quality results.
What is the ICD-10 code for Infertility unspecified in females?
The ICD-10 code for infertility unspecified in females is N97.9.
How to download the Infertility Report Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download infertility reports online.
