You might be feeling alone, worried and hopeless, but we’re happy to see you. You need to know you’re not alone – one in seven U.S. couples experience infertility during their lives. Want another piece of good news? Many women experiencing infertility become mothers. Whether the problem is due to a hormonal disorder, a low egg reserve or physical issues with the reproductive system, there are solutions you can trust.
Several of them include…
Age always represents the largest challenge to overcoming infertility. By the time a woman reaches her early 30s, her pool of eggs has substantially decreased, with nearly 40 percent of the remaining eggs being of low-quality due to genetic imbalances.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recommends any woman over 35 with 12 months of unsuccessful attempts to schedule an appointment with a reproductive specialist. Women 35 and older should see a specialist after six months.
Hormones control every step in achieving pregnancy, from stimulating the development of an egg to ovulation and implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus. Each hormone that plays a role in conception must be produced in a specific amount at a precise time in the menstrual cycle.
Hormonal evaluation studies help identify hormonal imbalances that may impair fertility. Hormones that control ovulation and implantation of the egg include:
A procedure used to induce ovulation with medications to stimulate many follicles in the ovaries and develop multiple eggs. During this procedure, the doctor will evaluate a patient frequently during this time to make sure the follicles (egg sacs) are developing properly and to evaluate the right time for egg retrieval. Once the follicles reach full development, the doctor will retrieve the mature eggs.
What to expect during ovulation induction:
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