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It is natural for couples to desire to have children. After all, children complete the family. They are often called as symbols of love and they are also seen as a binding agent in a couple's relationship.
Parenthood is a defining stage in every man or woman's life. An individual enters a new developmental stage and faces new tasks that are often scary and exciting at the same time. However, the number of couples who miss this blissful experience continues to increase as infertility rates has been growing over the past years.
Infertility acts like a thief that snatches the dream which is long-planned by many couples. Infertility is the condition in which conception does not happen even after several unprotected intercourse (i.e., those that intentionally avoid the use of contraceptives and other family planning methods). Usually, infertility is observed within one year of attempting to have a baby.
There are cases wherein egg fertilization does occur only for a brief period but doesn't push through. Along the way, something goes wrong and miscarriage happens or the fertilized egg was not able to keep its self safe in the uterus. These instances are all attributed to infertility.
Infertility may be the case of either the man or the woman, or even to both of them. It may be due to genetic factors that make genes function abnormally, thereby affecting egg cells and sperm cells.
The environment also plays an important role in fertility (and infertility). In this fast-paced life, stressors are present everywhere. Many studies have related stress to infertility. Also, lifestyle affects infertility. For example, it was reported that smoking affects the maturation of sperm cells through the nicotine that circulates in the blood when someone smokes.
Another inevitable factor that leads to infertility is age. This is especially true among women. A woman's age and her rate of fertility are inversely related. As a woman ages, her reproductive system also matures and ages to the point of being infertile. Other causes of infertility are reproductive ailments.
But do not lose hope; these reproductive ailments are given attention in a field known as Reproductive Medicine. Reproductive Medicine frequently gives emphasis on women's health. However, concerns on men's reproductive health have also gained attention.
Reproductive Specialists are the people behind Reproductive Medicine. They are the ones responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of reproductive ailments. Improvement and maintenance of reproductive health are all made possible through them.
The most common among the team of reproductive specialists is the Obstetrician/Gynecologist. It is actually a combination of two specializations. Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy and its stages. Gynecologist, on the other hand, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of women's reproductive disorders and diseases. Therefore, an OB/GYN has a wide scope and expertise when it comes to overall female reproductive health.
Fertility Specialists have grown in popularity as more and more couples struggle to procreate. They are the professionals who help these struggling couples have a baby. They call for fertility tests as to identify the cause of infertility of the couple. They also give specific treatments and recommendations for the couple. Statistics have shown that couples who seek help from Fertility Specialists are more likely to be successful in their attempt to conceive a child.
For reproductive health concerns, Samitivej Hospital offers good and quality services with the help of its Reproductive Medicine Specialists. Patients can rest assured that they are in good hands with board certified specialists who have undergone rigorous and extensive training and conducted comprehensive research in their specific fields. The specialists are armed with the latest developments in reproductive medicine and technological advancements that can benefit couples in their goal of procreating.
