In Vitro Fertilization - Infertility Basics - An Embryologist's Perspective

In Vitro Fertilization - Infertility Basics - An Embryologist's Perspective

Natural conception is a process that often escapes our minds as we progress through early life. At no fault of our own, as both man and woman have distinct anatomical parts, we may assume they, for lack of better words, function adequately when needed. Unless some recognizable difficulty presents itself early in an individual's life, unintentionally, we may take the miracle of natural conception for granted.

Infertility as defined by the clinicians is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Statistics demonstrate that nearly 7.3 million couples are affected by infertility with only 1.3 million of those receiving medical advice or treatment per year. This translates into fifteen percent of couples in the United States.

Often misconceived as a female condition, it is now realized that infertility challenges in at least 1 in 8 couples can be attributed to the male partner.

Facing infertility can be an emotionally and physically challenging time for many couples. It is natural with the existing stresses, intimate and personal invasiveness of the associated treatments to have feelings of depression, anxiety and even resentment. Medical intervention allows for a positive resolution for many couples going through this challenge; however, realistically, not everyone is successful. For those individuals, several other options may assist in providing them the miracle of having a child.

The field of Infertility is 30 years young. Significant research and development in reproductive sciences and advancements in the available technologies have given new hope to couples who were previously unable to conceive. On average, once treatment ensues, the typical time frame to conception in young, healthy couples is approximately five months.

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