Fertility refers to a woman's ability to conceive. Infertility is defined more broadly as the inability to carry a pregnancy to term and produce a child.

Infertility treatments are mainly opted by women who are unable to conceive after a year of contraceptive-free intercourse.

In this blog, Best Fertility Doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Shilpa Bansal Agrawal at Harleys Cosmetic & Women Clinic, will share in detail about fertility treatments for women that can help them achieve pregnancy with effective treatments. 

What is the most common factor of infertility in females?

The most common causes of female infertility are: 

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): In this condition, the most common cause of female infertility is distinguished by the production of many cysts in the ovaries.

• Hypothalamic dysfunction: Excessive stress, being underweight or overweight, or experiencing an abrupt weight gain or loss all have an impact on the hormone balance that regulates the ovaries' functioning.

• Excess prolactin: When the pituitary gland produces an excessive amount of prolactin, oestrogen hormone release in the ovaries decreases.

• Pituitary gland tumour: Ovulation problems can be caused by a hormonal imbalance caused by a serious medical condition such as a tumour.

• Aging: Age is an important factor in female infertility. The ability of a woman's ovaries to produce eggs decreases with age, especially after the age of 35. Fertility problems will impact roughly one-third of couples with a woman over the age of 35. By the time a woman enters menopause, her monthly periods have stopped for good, and she can no longer create eggs or become pregnant.

Infertility is sometimes caused by an unknown reason or by a complex combination of minor disorders.

What are surgeries that help with fertility?

If the causes of infertility are fibroids, polyps, damaged fallopian tubes, and scar tissue then a surgery is recommended. Surgery for conditions related to infertility in women performed by Gynaecologist in Andheri, Dr. Shilpa Bansal Agrawal at Harleys Cosmetic & Women Clinic are:

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy can be used to detect and surgically remove fibroids, polyps, and scar tissue from the uterine cavity, which can all interfere with pregnancy. It can also help doctors identify congenital issues, such as an incorrectly shaped uterus.

The doctor inserts a small, lighted scope into the vagina and the uterus during hysteroscopy, which is most typically performed in the hospital and needs sedation. The scope is coupled to a high-definition camera, which allows the doctor to see within the uterus. Other devices can then be put through the hysteroscope sheath to treat whatever has been identified.

Laparoscopy

Endometriosis, fibroids, damaged fallopian tubes, and scar tissue are some of the diseases that can be identified and surgically corrected through a laparoscopy.

The doctor makes small incisions in the abdominal wall during laparoscopy, which requires general anesthesia. He or she will next place a small, illuminated scope and other surgical equipment into the abdomen to remove tumours, fibroids, damaged fallopian tubes, or pelvic adhesions.

Abdominal Myomectomy 

The surgical removal of fibroids, noncancerous growths that originate beneath the muscle layers of the uterus and can cause infertility, discomfort, or vaginal bleeding, is known as abdominal myomectomy.

Depending on the size, amount, and location of the fibroids, a surgeon will remove them using minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures or standard open surgery. The recovery period varies based on the procedure's type and complexity.

Infertility in women is caused by many factors. Consulting a gynaecologist can help determine the root cause.

Meet Best Fertility Doctor in Mumbai at Harleys Cosmetic & Women Clinic for more details and to welcome parenthood.