Top 10 Facts About Infertility
Here's the revised list with the keyword included: Prevalence : Infertility affects about 10-15% of couples worldwide. Definition : Infertility is typically defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse (six months if the woman is over 35), affecting both men and women. Causes : Common causes include ovulation disorders, sperm disorders, fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, and age-related factors. Age Factor : Female fertility declines significantly after the age of 35, with a more pronounced decrease after 40. Male fertility can also decline with age, although more gradually. Diagnostic Tools : Diagnosis often involves testing hormone levels, assessing ovulation, semen analysis, and imaging studies like ultrasound and hysterosalpingography. Treatment Options : Treatments range from medication and surgery to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF), depending on the cause and severity of infertility. Em...