Overcoming Infertility Stigma : an emotional roller coaster and how IVF benefits infertility.
Infertility is defined as a disease affecting both male and female reproductive systems which can result in failing to get pregnant even after having 12 months or more regular unprotected sexual intercourse. More than 15% of the entire world population lives with infertility, which affects various families and individuals.
Infertility can be caused by various factors from lifestyle to diseases and other factors. Certainly, the most common causes are age, poor nutrition, obesity, exposure to radiation, smoking and alcohol intake. However, these are not the only causes of Infertility. There are other diseases which lead to infertility in both and women, such as :
- Ovulation issues
- Endometriosis
- Blocked fallopian tubes
- Uterine disorders
- Polycystic Ovarian syndrome
- Varicocele
- Zoospermia
Infertility,irrespective of the genders, faces a lot of backlash. The societal pressure on the already struggling individuals thickens with time. Women living with infertility are considered unlucky and generally are looked down upon. They are not invited to special occassions and they are not involved in taking important decisions in societal or family matters. Whereas men living with infertility are considered a “less of a man”. They are bullied and sometimes harassed for the same.
Infertility might increase the chances of mental health issues which contribute to more societal problems. The negative impact and distress of not being able to conceive even after trying a lot can be high which in cases leads to violence, divorce and assault. The effects of infertility on mental health are :
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Emotional distress
- Stress
- Self doubt
- lowered self esteem
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process where an egg is fertilized with a sperm but in a laboratory environment and later implanting the embryo in the woman’s uterus. IVF is a proven technique which has helped various individuals to fulfill their dreams of becoming a “parent”. IVF benefits individuals living with infertility by :
- addressing multiple infertility issues
- Closely monitors the process ensuring the egg and sperm health
- Allows healthier pregnancies by genetic testing
- Increases the chances of pregnancy
- Enables pregnancy even after menopause
- helps postpone pregnancy for personal or medical reasons
- Benefits single parent or same-sex couples
In vitro IVF is one of the best methods to achieve that milestone of your life. Dr Rohani Nayak is the best IVF specialist in Bhubaneswar. She is an experienced professional with a high success rate. The rate of infertility grows by each day, it is necessary for individuals and couples to be educated on other methods to conceive a child. Book an appointment today and consult our IVF specialist.