Infertility - Rejuvenate HRT Clinic

What is infertility?

Infertility refers to the inability to conceive a child or carry a pregnancy to full term after trying for at least one year. Approximately 10-15% of couples in the United States struggle with infertility issues, either primary or secondary.

Some key facts about infertility:

• Infertility can affect both men and women. Contributing factors may include:
  • Abnormal sperm production, function, or transport in men
  • Ovulation disorders, blocked fallopian tubes, or endometriosis in women
  • Uterine fibroids or polyps
  • Previous tubal ligation or vasectomy
  • Advancing age
  • Chronic health conditions
  • Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol use, poor diet, and obesity
• Both partners are evaluated through medical history, physical exam, lab tests, and imaging tests to determine the cause.
• Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include medication, surgery, assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), or procedures like intrauterine insemination (IUI).
• Dealing with infertility can be emotionally, physically, and financially demanding. Support groups, therapy, stress management, and transparency with family/friends are key.

Some key questions about infertility:

What are the first signs of infertility in females? Absent or irregular menstrual cycles, ovulation problems detected in lab tests, anatomical issues seen on imaging tests. At least 12 months of unprotected sex without conception is needed for a definitive diagnosis.

What are the first signs of infertility in males? Abnormal semen analysis evaluating sperm count, shape, and motility. Confirmed by at least 12 months of unprotected sex without resulting in pregnancy.

What percentage of infertility cases are treatable? Approximately two-thirds of couples who persist with treatment will eventually have a successful pregnancy and birth without requiring advanced therapies like IVF or surrogacy.