Infertility has become a significant cause among couples. The inability to bear a child leaves negative impacts on women. Many times, couples have to prove their fertility because of excessive social pressures.

Many factors are significant causes of infertility. Poor diet, excessive consumption of alcohol, drugs, and more. According to the statistics, one in seven hetero couples in the UK experiences infertility. Although infertility in couples increases with the passing, awareness programs play a vital role in bringing out solutions for such couples.

What are the risk factors involved?

Many people fail to understand that infertility is more than abnormal hormones. Several factors play a role in causing infertility problems in men and women. We have listed some common risk factors that increase infertility in both genders.

• Age (above 35 years for women and above 40 years for men)
• Eating disorders
• Diabetes
• Excessive alcohol use.
• Prolonged exposure to chemicals, radiation, and pesticides.
• Cancer treatments
• Over-exercising
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Smoking
• Substance abuse
• Weight problems

When should you seek doctors’ assistance?

Women below 35 must seek doctor assistance if they cannot conceive after trying for a year. Women above 35 must seek doctors’ help after trying to conceive for six months. Women’s chances to conceive decrease with age.

Regardless of gender, couples should seek doctors’ assistance if they experience any problems while trying to conceive. Mr Abdul Mahfouz is one of the most experienced and specialized doctors for treating the common causes of infertility.

How to treat infertility?

With the advancement in medicine, many different infertility treatments have proven effective. Here, we discuss the

For men

Men undergo the following treatments for low sperm count and other sexual problems.

Change lifestyles

Many health problems occur due to unhealthy lifestyles. Avoiding the use of medications, exercising regularly, frequency in intercourse, and switching to a healthy lifestyle can improve chances of pregnancy.

Medications

Medicines have proven to be effective in increasing sperm count. In addition, some medications may improve testicular functions, such as the quality of sperm and its production.

Surgery

In some cases, surgery has reversed sperm blockage and improved fertility. Therefore, in some instances, it is effective as it increases the chances of pregnancy.

Sperm retrieval

This technique applies when men face ejaculation problems or ejaculated fluid does not have sperms. In addition, this technique is helpful when sperm counts are extremely low or abnormal.

For women

Following are some treatments for women to improve fertility.

Fertility drugs

Doctors often advise women with infertility issues to use fertility drugs to stimulate ovulation. These medicines induce ovulation and help in increasing pregnancy chances.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

This method places healthy sperms directly into women’s bodies when ovaries are ready to release one or more eggs. The doctors coordinate the timing of IUI because the causes of infertility vary.

Surgery

Some uterine issues such as the uterine septum, endometrial polyps, and fibroids require surgery to treat. These surgical treatments have proven to be beneficial in improving pregnancy chances.

Why reach out to London Obs & Gynea Clinic?

London Obs & Gynea Clinic is one the best places to treat infertility. Mr Abdul Mahfouz has spent his entire life helping couples experiencing infertility issues. He is one of the primary reasons couples reach out to us for help.

Our dedicated team of doctors provides high-quality treatment to women and men, reaching out to us to treat problems related to infertility. We provide a systematic procedure of diagnosis and treatment, which makes us an efficient clinic to assist.