If you are trying to get pregnant then you should be aware of your reproductive health. Women who are in their 20s or 30s delay parenthood without knowing its consequences. Even the educated women are not sensitive about the fertility facts. In this blog we will discuss about the key fertility facts that you should consider sooner. 1. Fertility Fact: Folic acid is important. According to studies, half of women of reproductive age are unaware that they should be taking multivitamins with folic acid before pregnancy. Folic acid is a B-vitamin that helps build healthy cells, like those involved in helping the spinal column close; it may even improve your egg quality. As per doctors, women should take a daily supplement of 800 to 1000 mcg during pregnancy. The vitamin doesn’t stay in your body very long, so remember to take it every day. 2. Fertility Fact: Let go with smoking Smoking is bad for health. It also affects male fertility. In fact, most experts say that male health and fertility is never considered as important as female health and fertility during conception. In order to conceive, pregnancy requires both egg and sperm to be in the optimal condition says renowned IVF specialist Dr. Rita Bakshi, who is also chairperson, of the International Fertility Centre in New Delhi. 3. Fertility Fact: Lifestyle factors matter a lot Lifestyle factors play an important role in the reproductive health of male and female infertility. Smoking, drinking alcohol, large amounts of caffeine and poor diet impair sperm quality. Similarly, women who smoke go through menopause roughly four years earlier than women who don’t. Infertility rates among smokers are also about twice as high as among nonsmokers. 4. Fertility Fact: It’s harder to conceive as you get older. Every gynecologist agrees age matters a lot when it comes to infertility. One-fifth of women are not aware about aging that makes conception harder. At 30-years-old, a woman has 20 percent chance of becoming pregnant each cycle, and the likelihood declines to 5 percent per cycle by the time you're 40. Increase your odds with our Ovulation Calculator. According to doctors, there is also a greater risk of miscarriage and birth defects as you age. You should immediately see your doctor after six months of trying if you are over 35. Your doctor can identify and treat issues as per the diagnosis such as IVF treatment. 5. Fertility Fact: Being overweight can affect his fertility Overweight and obese men have poor sperm quality than men of healthy weight. Being overweight or obese can also cause hormonal changes in men that decrease fertility and make their sex health uninterested. Men who are very overweight are also more likely to have erection problems. All these factors taken together decrease the chance of a man who is overweight or obese fathering a child. For more information, Please email us at [email protected]. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
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If you have been trying to conceive but have not been successful despite having regular sexual intercourse for six months to one year. The first idea comes up in your mind is to opt for a fertility treatment. With the rapid advancements in Assisted Reproductive Technology, most couples seek treatment and have got positive results. Seeking help from a fertility expert is the first step to coping with infertility. The couple tries their best to get help, in order to start a family. Here are some of the key points that may help you to overcome infertility 1. Talk about it candidly with your partner Both of you should talk about it openly otherwise things can become worse. In some cases, worst things happen, as both the partners fail to understand the issues surrounding infertility. Being supportive and candid can help you to find the treatment and make your relationship strong. 2. Practice medication Try some medication and some relation techniques that will help you to cope with stress. These exercises will not only help you to improve your relationships but you can achieve mental stability are work to find out the causes associated with infertility accordingly. 3. Discuss IVF with doctors If doctors say you have no option to conceive naturally, explore other ways of having children such as IVF treatment or surrogacy. IVF treatment in India has helped thousands of couples to complete their families. 4. Avoid feeling disheartened Infertility can decrease your confidence level and you would like to avoid social gatherings, friend circles etc. If you are doing this, you are inviting more trouble instead let’s accept the reality infertility is a problem and it can be treated accordingly. 5. Be connected with fertility support group You should join a fertility support group. Sharing the same experience with individuals will help you to feel better about the problem that you are struggling with. It will also give you ideas how to deal with the problem effectively. 6. Find the right doctor You should go for some research to find the right doctor that will understand your problem holistically. You can take help from Google and see his/her qualifications and experience so that you can seek the perfect treatment. If you have problems and are in search of treatment, contact Dr. Rita Bakshi, an IVF specialist who has over 20 years experience in fertility and assisted reproduction. We welcome feedback from our patients. To get in touch with us, please email [email protected] or visit:- http://www.drritabakshi.in |
AuthorDr. Rita Bakshi - Senior IVF Specialist in Delhi, India Archives
August 2018
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