Obesity - A Threat To Fertility

Obesity and infertility are interlinked conditions. Obesity directly affects infertility by causing hormonal imbalances, ovulation, particularly for their first baby. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition associated with obesity. PCOS & obesity together causes infertility commonly. Early diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, and proper treatment can optimize the rate of fertility.

Obesity is being a key factor for many ailments other than infertility. The following conditions would be met out by the obese persons:

• Diabetes
• Cancers
• Osteoarthritis
• Respiratory problems
• Gout
• Gallbladder disease
• Hypertension

Obesity in Male:

Obesity in men also causes infertility. It affects men basic lifestyle, fertility dysfunction. This condition may affect men at any stage. Obesity during their puberty phase leads to hormonal imbalances, lower levels of sperm and accumulation of fat in the abdominal region. The low testosterone levels affect the puberty and thus delays the growth of the body and facial hair, voice change, etc. Obesity leads to low sperm count. Though the sperms produced, it may be weak with low motility, shape irregularities. It also causes erectile dysfunction. Obesity in men even limits the chances of fertility in “In Vitro Fertilization” (IVF). Though the baby born it may have some deformities. After treating the obesity only, fertility treatment has proceeded to the infertile men. Along with the treatment, strict diet and regular exercise help to increases the chance of fertility.

Obesity in Female:

Obesity occurs mainly when the excess calories consumed and the same is not spent by doing any kind of activities. Obesity is a known factor to increase infertility in women. Irregular menstrual cycle, lack of ovulation, a drip in Oocyte quality, increased miscarriages and inability to conceive are the key factors of obesity. PCOS is the main factor for female infertility. Increased weight not only affects fertility rate but also causes many ailments such as cardiac issues, diabetes, neck, back and joint pain. The success rate of fertility declines even in ART due to the poor quality of eggs. The babies born to obese women may suffer from congenital abnormality.

Obese women are primarily treated with weight loss program before hoping to fertility treatment. Obesity can be controlled by regular diet and exercise. If the weight loss is not manageable with diet and exercise, then advanced treatments are availed to women for weight loss.

ARC International Infertility and Research Centre, Chennai is a leading fertility clinic where both men and women are treated for their fertility issues. They provide quality treatment; strive to give the couples with babies.

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Your Waiting Ends Here , Male Infertility Treatment

Infertility in males is a condition in which males do not have the ability to provide sperm for fertilization. Infertility in males occurs due to the presence of abnormal, weak sperms, low numbers of sperms, short life of the sperm, low mobility of the sperm or problems in ejaculation. 

Why sperm abnormalities are caused?

Sperm abnormalities are caused due to

·         Swelling in the veins of scrotum

·         Inflammation in the testicles

·         Testicles are developed abnormally

What are the causes of male infertility?

The causes of male infertility are

·         Disorder in sperm transport

·         Pituitary or hypothalamic disorder

·         Gonad disorder

·         Various unknown causes

·         Low sperm count

·         Hormone disorder

·         Exposure to harmful chemicals and radiations

·         Genetic defects

·         History of STD

·         Urinary tract infections

·         Premature ejaculation

·         Erection dysfunctions

·         Retrograde ejaculation

How to diagnose male infertility?

Male infertility can be diagnosed by

·         Semen analysis

·         Blood test

·         A culture developed from the penis for checking infections

·         Physical examination of the scrotum, penis, and prostate

How to understand fertility chances by testing?

Semen analysis can provide much information about the infertility reasons by looking

·         Total amount of the semen

·         Sperm morphology (size and shape)

·         Sperm count

·         Sperm life spam

·         Percentage of active cells

How to treat male infertility?

Male infertility can be treated by

·         Artificial insemination

·         In-vitro fertilization

·         Medication to increase sperm production

·         Providing antibiotics to cure an infection

·         Providing hormones to balance hormones

·         Providing male fertility supplements

·         Using donor sperm

How can lower the possibility of infertility in males?

The possibility of infertility in males can be lower by

·         Avoid using  banned drugs

·         Avoid sexually transmitted diseases

·         Avoid exposure to toxic products

·         Avoid consuming alcohol

·         Wearing loose underwear

·         Adapting good personal hygiene

·         Good health practices

ARC International Infertility and Research Centre, Chennai is one of the leading hospitals which provide evidence-based treatments to the patient for treating male and female infertility problems. They aim to provide quality treatment to the patient by serving them better by transforming their lives and helping them to enjoy parenthood which is considered divine.

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