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Your Infertility Questions Answered

April 24, 2022

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More than 6 million people in the U.S. struggle to build a family because of infertility. Having access to the right information on infertility can help empower women and men to educate themselves on the condition and discover a path to physical and emotional well-being. In light of National Infertility Awareness Week, we’ve compiled a list of common questions surrounding infertility.

What is Infertility?

Infertility is defined medically as not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is age 35 or older). Women who can get pregnant but are unable to remain pregnant also may be considered infertile.1

Are Only Women Affected by Infertility?

No, both men and women can have problems that cause infertility. Approximately one-third of infertility is attributed to the female partner, one-third is attributed to the male partner, and one-third is caused by a combination of problems in both partners.

How is infertility Diagnosed and Treated?

Couples who are unable to conceive after a year of having unprotected sex are considered to be infertile. Between 85% to 90% of infertility cases are treated with conventional therapies, such as drug treatment, surgery, artificial insemination, or IVF.2

What Causes Female Infertility?

Most cases of female infertility are caused by problems with ovulation, which are often associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance. Other causes, which are less common, include blocked fallopian tubes, physical problems with the uterus, or uterine fibroids.

What Increases a Woman’s Risk of Infertility?

Age is the single most significant factor that increases a woman’s risk of infertility. A woman’s chance of conceiving starts to decline at age 30. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol in excess, poor diet, overexercising, stress, being overweight or underweight, and having a sexually transmitted infection can all increase a woman’s risk of infertility.

What Causes Infertility in Men?

Conditions such as varicocele, which is an enlargement of veins on a man’s testicle(s), can affect the number and shape of the sperm. Also, some men have too few sperm, none at all, or no vas deferens. Additionally, injuries to the reproductive system can block sperm.

What Factors Increase a Man’s Risk of Infertility?

As with women, lifestyle factors can play a large role in the risk of infertility in men. Factors that can change a man’s sperm and lead to infertility include smoking, heavy alcohol use, drug use, and environmental toxins such as pesticides. Additionally, certain medications, radiation treatment for cancer, age, and health conditions such as mumps, kidney disease, and hormone problems can contribute to male infertility.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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