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June is world infertility awareness month; it is an important time to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those struggling to conceive. Infertility affects millions of people worldwide, and yet it remains a conversation that is clouded by shame and secrecy.

The importance of this month is to:

Raises infertility awareness
Many people around the world are unaware of infertility issues. Considering that an estimated 1 in 6 couples experience difficulty conceiving, it seems strange that awareness is not more widespread.
infertility is defined as the result of a disease or disorder of the male or female reproductive tract which prevents the conception of a child or the ability to carry a pregnancy to delivery. For a diagnosis to be made, you would have regular, unprotected sexual intercourse and to be unable to get pregnant after one year if the age of woman under 35 years and 6 months if she is older.
While blanket assumptions too often blame women for struggling to get pregnant, the reality is that complications can arise from either or both sides, or an indeterminate cause. the 40% of infertility is caused by female factors, 40% male, and in the remaining 20% either both partners could contribute or a cause cannot be identified.

Decreases stigma around infertility
Infertility can be an emotionally difficult experience – but one that is often made worse by society’s judgemental attitude towards it. this month helps to dispel any negative stigmas surrounding fertility issues, breaking down barriers that prevent couples from seeking help or getting the support they need.

Introduces solutions to couples experiencing infertility
Raising awareness about infertility is not only about understanding what infertility is, how widespread it is, and what causes it, awareness includes knowledge of the various treatments and techniques that are available.
One of the goals of this month is to provide an opportunity to educate people about the different causes of infertility and the various treatment options available. This includes fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Encourages communication to break down and creates a community of support
World Infertility awareness month reveals that infertility is more common than people think. It can provide a platform for people to share their stories, advocate for themselves and raise awareness about the impact infertility can have.
During infertility month, people struggling to conceive can connect with others who are going through the same challenges. This can help provide a sense of community and support that can be crucial in maintaining hope during what can be a challenging time.

Helps couples experiencing infertility to cope with their condition
This can be achieved through helping them to access information in order to understand their problems, and know the causes of not being able to have children. Understanding how their problems might be resolved, knowing where to go to seek help and explaining how their lifestyle can positively impact fertility, such as: Maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and managing stress.

The purpose of this month is improving the lives of millions of people who fail to conceive due to lack of scientific knowledge. No matter the cause of conception problems, time is always precious when treating infertility. An early visit to a fertility specialist will not only provide you with the best chances of successful treatment. With the right diagnosis, you will often find that you have been struggling for years with a problem that is easier to solve than you imagined.

Anxiety is never fun, but it’s especially hard to handle when trying to conceive seems to be the source of it all. The emotional ups and downs of trying for a baby pose a challenge for many women and their families.

While it’s still unclear whether or not worry, stress and/or anxiety do affect conception rates, there are numerous explanations for how the body might react in this situation. It is well known that the increase in cortisol levels triggered by stress can negatively affect many different aspects of health. The numerous physiological manifestations of stress include an impact on the gut microbiota (the balance of natural bacteria in the gut), thyroid and immune function and hormones including increased cortisol levels, as well as elevated inflammation, all of which have the potential to impact reproductive function, including implantation of an embryo into the womb.

The following symptoms may give you an indication that anxiety might be getting in the way of your TTC effort.

Feeling overwhelmed when you see other people getting pregnant.
• Blaming yourself or feeling low self-esteem.
• Relationship problems.
• Sexual dysfunction, loss of interest in sex.
• Isolating yourself from friends or family.
• Excessive worrying or ruminating thoughts.
•Getting overly caught up in the details of trying to conceive.
• Neglecting your own health because your body isn’t ‘cooperating’.
• Having anxiety or panic attacks.

Top tips for battling fertility anxiety

Learn: Educate yourself about the normal responses to infertility. Talk to other people going through infertility. Understand your medical condition and ask about treatment options.

Get a fertility check: Many couples say that when they are trying for a baby it’s the not knowing that’s the worst: Will I get pregnant and if so, when? Is everything okay?

Reduce your caffeine: It is a stimulant and can contribute to anxiety, but we might be so used to that morning coffee that we don’t realise how much of a stimulant it really is. If the thought of withdrawal is daunting, cut back slowly.

Exercise: The benefits of moderate exercise on health including the cardiovascular and circulation system are well-known, but let’s not forget those anti-stress endorphins a workout releases. Just be careful not to do a high intensity work out late at night as it could keep you awake.

Meditate: neuroscientific studies have shown regular meditation to be associated with better brain health. Just 5 or 10 minutes daily can make a difference. And if you’re not sure where to start, there are a ton of different apps and methods to suit varying tastes.

Focus on other projects: There are probably at least a handful of things that you could put your attention towards. Working on these things might help distract you from the stresses of TTC. continue with plans, career promotions, and make time to do more things that you like.

Reach out to your support system: Talking to your partner, family, or trusted friends about your experiences can ease some of the burden off of your shoulders, and don’t make you feel less like you’re going through these things alone. Understand that you can talk about your situation without going into details and tell others how they can support you.

Ultimately, stress relief is about finding what works for you. But approaching yourself with an attitude of kindness is sure to help. If you are trying for a baby for a while, and feeling nervous about that, schedule your consultation with one of our doctor and we will explain what can be done about it.

Pregnancy involves a lot of changes to the body, weight gain, and the fact that there is a baby which needs constant nutrition means that there are several effects of fasting during pregnancy. Some of them are short-term effects and would subside with time whereas others may have implications for the long term.

If you have endometriosis, it may be more difficult for you to conceive. Endometriosis can affect fertility in a number of ways. Most obviously, as the disease progresses and pelvic damage increases to organs such as the Fallopian tubes through distortion or adhesions, the passage of sperm and eggs through the pelvis will be increasingly impaired.

Some treatments for breast cancer can cause temporary infertility or make it harder for you to get pregnant after treatment ends. Other treatments cause permanent and irreversible menopause, which means you are permanently infertile.

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or any kind of radiation that could harm their ovaries, similarly many other medical procedures could hurt your fertility. Therefore freezing your eggs before doing any major treatment will give you a fighting chance to get pregnant after completing your treatment.

There is no blame in infertility, both men and women can contribute to infertility equally. It is often thought of as only a woman’s condition. However, approximately one-third of infertility is attributed to the female partner, one-third attributed to the male partner and one-third is caused by a combination of problems in both partners or, is unexplained.

PCOS, can be successfully managed and women with PCOS can definitely still get pregnant, here are a few things to try:

All you need to know about world infertility awareness month

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How does endometriosis affect fertility?

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Why should you Freeze your Eggs?

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