Infertility affects approximately 10 to 15% of couples of reproductive age. Infertility is increasing due to factors like unsafe contraception, obesity, PCOD in women, and high stress. But the good news is that about two thirds of couples have children after undergoing infertility treatments. With advancements in the medical field, doctors have come up with different medical treatments other than the assisted conception methods to correct infertility. Your treatment options are:
- Fertility Drugs: If your cause for infertility is unknown or there is a huge imbalance in you or your partner's hormones, you can go for fertility treatment that would require you to take medication regulate your reproductive hormones and ovulation cycles.
Success rates: About 20 to 60% women are able to succeed by taking these drugs.
Side effects: They come with side effects like headache, hot flashes, bloating, vaginal dryness, and soreness.
- Surgery: Genetic defects, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts can be treated with surgery. A simple laparoscopic surgery should be sufficient in most of the cases. However, in complicated situations, extensive surgeries which require incision in the abdomen may be needed.
Success rates: Endometriosis and scar tissues treated with surgery show 40 to 60% success rates.
Side effects: Laparoscopy can cause chest discomfort or soreness in the abdominal area.
Talk to your expert to know what the best course of treatment for you.