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CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT About Unexplained Infertility

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NEWLIFE IVF THAILAND - Bangkok Unexplained infertility is the familiar term in the reproductive world, typically used when there is no reason found for infertility.

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Page 1: About Unexplained Infertility - NEWLIFE IVF THAILAND - Bangkok

CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

About Unexplained Infertility

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What is unexplained infertility?

Unexplained infertility is the familiar term in the reproductive world, typically used when there is no reason found for infertility. It is made only after the basic infertility evaluation fails to reveal the exact or an obvious abnormality. It is idiopathic that cause remains unknown for even after infertility occurs.

The definition of infertility differs from context to context or simply it is an inability of woman to carry a baby to its full term because of her own reproductive disorder or her male partner’s.

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Unexplained infertility causes

As unexplained infertility is not usually known, it is quite difficult to recognize its exact cause. However one culprit of it is the quality of eggs. Chances are it may not have been released at the right time to fertilize or may not have entered into the Fallopian Tube because of some issue. Another cause is- may be the sperm failed to reach the egg and prevent fertilization. One more cause is the failure of zygote implantation in the uterus.

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Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility

Typically the evaluation of infertility is initiated after 1 year of trying to conceive that may vary depending on the female partner’s age. However male partner is equally important to diagnose for the same. Semen analysis is the common infertility test available for males in which sperm are tested for its count, motility and quality. In case it is abnormal, test should be repeated after at least 1 month as per WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines.

For female, assessment of ovulation, ovarian reserve, uterus and fallopian tube are carried out. In approximately 15% of infertile couples, ovulatory defects are present that demonstrate itself in irregular menstrual period. These women need to be investigated for thyroid, hypothalamic, hyperprolactinemia disease and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Additionally women with advanced age and past of ovarian surgery are at high risk of ovarian reserve. Test for this cause may not indicate exact reason but its abnormality levels correlate with the decrease in IVF live birth rate.

On the other side, evaluation of tubal patency and uterine contour are integral part of basic infertility evaluation. A HSG (hysterosalpingography) with laparoscopic dye pertubation is estimated as close to 90%. In order to identify issues in the follicular phase such as polyps, uterine fibroids and congenital cavitary anamolies, ultrasound evaluation is recommended.

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Infertility Evaluation and Laparoscopy

Earlier laparoscopy is used as a part of basic infertility evaluation, but now it is reserved for some specific case. Although it allows direct visibility of the pelvic reproductive anatomy, it is the choice test to recognize otherwise unidentified peritoneal factors that influence infertility. Therefore, now it should be performed for unexplained infertility and women with endometriosis.

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Treatment for Unexplained Infertility

Treatment for unexplained infertility is as similar to explained infertility for instance, IVF, ICSI, IVF- ICSI, IUI, Laparoscopy and Surrogacy. Nevertheless few major lifestyle changes and expectant management could improve your chances of conception. Smoking, excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption and abnormal body mass majorly reduce fertility in female partner. Eat healthy diet and include vitamins and minerals as per expert consultation increase your chances of getting pregnant.

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New Life IVF Thailand Telephone: (+995 5 98) 80 22 23 E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.newlifeivfthailand.com/