My last three posts were on technical aspects and on line of treatment for infertility couples. But this post will be interesting to most of them .The fertility facts will not only enlighten you in some way but would also be an eye-opener.
When I was about to write this post and was doing my research to bring some interesting facts before you all.
I, myself was completely taken aback knowing few of them. Few were even eye-openers for me. Hope,these facts will enlighten you in some way.
Here you go!!
Fact 1. It’s Not Food but Sound sleep that is more important
It’s not food but sleep that matters more to fertility. – That doesn’t means food is not important but lack of sleep directly affects the fertility-related hormones.
In both men and women, the same part of the brain regulates sleep-wake hormones (such as melatonin and cortisol) that triggers the daily release of fertility hormones. These hormones regulate ovulation in women and sperm production in men. In women, lack of long term sleep affects the release of Luteinizing hormone that directly affects ovulation a major part of the menstruation cycle.
Fact 2 – Most women with blocked fallopian tubes are completely unaware they may have had a prior pelvic infection.
“About 10 percent of infertility cases are due to tubal disease, either complete blockage or pelvic scarring causing tubal malfunction.”
Several different types of bacteria can cause PID, including the same bacteria that cause the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) gonorrhea and chlamydia.
If you don’t treat your PID, your symptoms can worsen and lead to problems, such as:
- Infertility, an inability to conceive a child
- Ectopic pregnancy a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb
- chronic pelvic pain, pain in the lower abdomen caused by scarring of the fallopian tubes and other pelvic organs
The infection can also spread to other parts of your body. If it spreads to your blood, it can become life-threatening.
Healthy and free fallopian tubes are essential for Conceiving naturally. Any malfunction can lead to infertility. In Vitro Fertilisation ( IVF) is the only way out if tubes are non- functional, IUI and hormonal drug procedures won’t help.
Fact 3 – Vitamin D can boost your fertility.
I always thought Vitamin (B9) aka Folic acid was essential for boosting fertility as it strengthens both sperm and eggs.I have even taken Folic acid on a regular basis for two months before I started off my treatment or (ART) Assisted Reproductive Technology cycle. Role of Vitamin D in boosting fertility completely took me off my feet as I always thought their role to strengthen bones only.
Vitamin D has been linked to a variety of health benefits. For women trying to conceive, it appears to be linked to better fertility, as well as a healthy pregnancy. Another study found that donor egg recipients with a normal vitamin D level had higher pregnancy rates than those with a low Vitamin D level.
Fact 4 – A woman is born with all of the eggs she will ever have.
A woman has six to seven million eggs prior to being born. This slowly declines with age via a process called ovarian follicle atresia, leaving women with approximately 300,000 eggs by the onset of puberty.
Note: research has suggested that females may be able to replenish her reproductive cells during a lifetime, but this is still being investigated.
Fact 5: 1 in 3 couples is affected by low sperm count
Approximately 1 in 3 couples are affected by low sperm count, which can make it hard to conceive naturally. Problems with sperm may include the number of sperm and/or the quality of that sperm. If you and your partner have been trying to conceive for over a year and have been unsuccessful then this may be contributing factor. Without any delay you should seek medical advice to find out more.
Hope this series is rendering emotional support and requisite information to those who all are struggling to attain parenthood.
Stay Tuned !! Tomorrow will be posting on IVF ,most followed treatment for Infertility couples.
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