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Posted by Master, Doctor Huynh Vu Khanh Linh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital
Infertility is a condition in which a husband and wife, after a year of marriage, have sex on average 2-3 times a week, without using any contraceptive method, but the wife is still not pregnant. Here are 5 things you should know about infertility.
1. Obesity
Obesity is a leading factor in infertility for both men and women. Obesity has been shown to decrease both sperm quality and disrupt the menstrual cycle. If a spouse is obese, losing 10% of their weight can significantly improve their chances of getting pregnant. A healthy diet includes portions with beneficial proteins, essential amino acids, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats like olive oil and Omega 3 .2. Infertility can be caused by both men and women.
Infertility can be not only a problem of the wife but can be with the husband or both. It is difficult to determine the direct cause of infertility, obesity, heavy drinking or smoking are also risk factors. Smoking has been shown to damage both sperm and eggs.
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3. Effects of alcohol and caffeine:
A lot of people don't know that caffeine also affects fertility. It is recommended that less than 200mg of caffeine per day, the equivalent of 2 cups of coffee, be taken into account, and remember that caffeine can be found in other beverages, not just coffee.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding drinking alcohol during pregnancy, as well as whether alcohol affects fertility or not. There is no safe limit for women in either case.
4. Age
Nowadays, many people tend to get married late. And you need to know that conception in women over 40 is only one-quarter of that of women in their 20s. When women are born, all of their oocytes have divided and their ovaries will age accordingly. time, we cannot stop or reverse the process. Many risks also increase for women if they become pregnant in old age such as miscarriage...
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5. Gene problem
Genetic factors are also sometimes the cause of infertility. Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, cystic fibrosis or translocations are some of the known conditions that affect human fertility. Sometimes, the wife can also have premature ovarian failure due to genetic factors. If the mother has an early menopause, her daughter should think about getting married earlier than planned.
Vinmec IVF Reproductive Center is the address of infertility - infertility treatment chosen by many couples. So far, the Center has performed fertility support for over 1000 infertile couples with a success rate of over 40%. This rate is equivalent to developed countries such as the UK, USA, Australia,...
The center gathers a team of leading experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology nationally and internationally, trained in centers leading in the world such as in the US, Singapore, Japan, Australia and famous fertility centers in the world.
With a high level of expertise and extensive experience, Vinmec IVF Center's experts are capable of synchronously and comprehensively deploying the most advanced assisted reproductive techniques today, helping realize the dream of becoming a parent of hundreds of families across Vietnam.
To learn about assisted reproductive methods at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide, or register for an online examination HERE.
