Infertility affects about 20 percent society of reproductive age, that is, every fifth couple. This is almost twice as much as in the previous generation. The most common causes of infertility in women are diseases leading to dysfunction of the fallopian tubes and ovulation disorders. Disturbances in sperm parameters in men are also a significant problem, which are the cause of more than half of the problems with getting pregnant.
Oinfertilityis said to bepregnancyafter a year of regular intercourse without the use ofcontraception. So before you go to the doctor, answer the question: how often do you love each other? Of course, this won't always solve the problem, but that's where you need to start - with regular sex. Not according to the calendar, "on the whistle" - but as often as possible. Just like our grandparents, who did not know how to count the fertile days, and had several children each. Because they had sex often.
Intercourse - the more often the sperm are stronger
"But you can't often, because then the sperm is worse," doctors hear. Besides, the fertile period is only 2-3 days a month, so it is enough to have intercourse then … However, specialists have a different opinion. Frequent intercourse is needed by both men and women. The more often a man has sex, the better his sperm quality. There are studies that have shown that after 7 days of abstinence, a man has changes that may make conception difficult. And researchers in Sydney have found that in men with weak sperm, having sex every day in the week before ovulation improves sperm quality by reducing the extent of damage to their DNA.
Frequent intercourse makes the uterus he althier
In a woman, frequent intercourse results in better blood supply to the fallopian tubes and uterus, and also strengthens the contractile activity of the uterus, because the semen contains prostaglandins - a strong spasmodic agent. Thanks to this "training" of the genital tract, sperm reach the fallopian tubes where fertilization takes place more easily. In addition, sperm can stay in the reproductive organs for 2-3 days, so with regular intercourse, sperm are constantly present in the woman's body, where they can wait for an egg.
He althy teeth guarantee a successful fertilization
Research by scientists from Australia shows that inflammation of the gums has a direct impact on …decreased fertility. In the group of women studied, those who suffered from gum infections, became pregnant on average 2 months later than women whose gums and teeth were he althy. Men were also examined and it turned out that gingivitis significantly reduces the quality of sperm.
- Gum infection affects the functioning of the entire body - says Dr. Mariusz Duda from the Duda Clinic Dental Clinic in Katowice. - Untreated, it can contribute not only to tooth loss, but also to a heart attack, the development of type 2 diabetes, and now it is also known that it bothers people who dream about a child. This is probably because when the body detects an infection, it senses that it is not the best time to procreate …
Male fertility will increase selenium
Selenium is an element of great importance to male fertility. As much as half of the selenium supply in the male body is accumulated in the testicles and semen; it is necessary for the production of sperm and testosterone. Adequate supply of selenium affects the proper structure and mobility of sperm, while its deficiency reduces the number of sperm in semen and may cause infertility even in very young men. The richest sources of selenium are Brazil nuts, tuna, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, garlic and onion, and liver. Gentlemen who are trying to have a baby with their partner can use selenium supplementation in combination with vitamins E and B12.
Caffeine blocks the eggs
Consuming large amounts of caffeinated drinks may reduce female fertility, according to American research. Scientists have discovered how caffeine disrupts the transport of eggs in the fallopian tubes. The mature egg is released into the fallopian tube during ovulation, where it is usually fertilized. The fertilized (or unfertilized) egg then travels towards the uterus. This is possible thanks to the movement of the cilia on the cells lining the fallopian tube and the contractions of its smooth muscles. The rhythmic contractions of the fallopian tubes are generated by free electric waves produced by the so-called interstitial Cajal cells in the wall of the fallopian tube. It turned out that caffeine inhibits the activity of Cajal cells, which prevents them from generating electric waves and causing contractions of the smooth muscles of the fallopian tube. Caffeine can therefore slow down or even block the transport of eggs in the fallopian tube and thus reduce fertility because the fertilized eggs do not reach the uterus in a timely manner. We remind you that caffeine is contained in: coffee, tea, energy drinks and carbonated cola, chocolate, and some dietary supplements.
According to an expertDorota Wickiewicz, MD, PhD, gynecologistobstetrician, Invimed Wrocław ClinicIs it true that currently only two embryos are implanted into a woman's body during IVF treatments?
Yes, that's true. After in vitro fertilization, we usually transfer two embryos, although there are some exceptions - for example, in women under 30, we can provide one embryo. We do the same in a situation where a patient definitely does not want a twin pregnancy and wishes to have only one embryo transferred. It is worth emphasizing, however, that the probability of a twin pregnancy in the case of transfers of two embryos is not high - it amounts to 18%. Only in exceptional cases is it possible to transfer three embryos - this applies primarily to those patients who have a history of many unsuccessful transfers or are over 40 years of age. The remaining embryos obtained as a result of in vitro fertilization - with the preserved development potential - are cryopreserved and can be reused in the in vitro procedure in the future.
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