Sunday, November 05, 2006

Female Fertility Treatment

Female Infertility Treatment Options

by Susan Smith


It is not just men who have to worry about being infertile, women also suffer from it and it really can be heartbreaking. There are various reasons why the problem can occur, though all of them are just as devastating for the affected women.

Why the Problem Occurs

Female infertility is diagnosed when a woman has been trying to become pregnant for over a year. It occurs when the egg fails to be released. There are two types of infertility in women; primary infertility, which is when a woman cannot get pregnant naturally for over a year. Secondary infertility, which occurs when a woman can get pregnant, but suffers constant miscarriages. Some other common causes include:

*The Diet

Women who eat unhealthily can often have problems conceiving. A healthy, nutritious diet is more likely to result in pregnancy than one that is packed full of junk food. Our diet really does affect every single part of our body, including the reproductive system!

*Your Weight

This could be linked to your diet and if you are overweight, you have a lot less chance of becoming pregnant than an average weight person. Similarly, if you are underweight you will also suffer big problems getting pregnant and even if you do, you may not have the right nutrients to help the baby to develop inside the womb.

So, in order to have the best chance of getting pregnant you really do need to check that you are at a healthy weight.

*Excessive Stress

If you are constantly stressed, you have absolutely no chance of becoming pregnant. Stress affects every part of your body and it is said to even take years off your own life if you constantly stress about everything. So, if you do have a stressful job or a particularly stressful life, then it would be better to find a hobby or something that relaxes you.

Above are only a few of the reasons why a woman may become infertile. A medical condition that may cause infertility includes damaged fallopian tubes that have been caused by an infection in the body.

So are there any treatments available that may help? Luckily there are certain things you can try in order to improve your chances of conception. It is mainly just a matter of trial and error!

The Various Treatment Options Available

If you are having infertility problems, the best place you could possibly go is to a female infertility treatment center. There are several around the country where women can get help with their problems and they can find out about any solutions that may be available to them.

There are some surgeries that can help with infertility problems, including a laparotomy microsurgery. Basically, this is where a microscope is used to perform the reproductive operation. This can be used for people with endometriosis and it can also help to fix fallopian tubes or remove any scar tissue that may be present. The downfall for this treatment is that it is a little bit more invasive than some other treatment options available. However, it is generally a very good treatment option for women with fertility problems.

If your problem is down to your weight or your diet, simple lifestyle changes such as cutting down on your food intake and exercising regularly may help considerably.

Overall, there really are so many different options available to you if you do have any problems with infertility. It is always better to consult a professional so that your problem can be properly diagnosed. Remember that it takes roughly one year to become pregnant sometimes, so you may not have a problem if you have only been trying for under a year to get pregnant.


About the Author
Susan Smith is a writer and administrator for Infertility Informer, a site that specializes in infertility treatment.

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