Do My Partner and I Need IVF?

In vitro fertilization has made becoming parents a great success for a lot of couples who would have otherwise had a more difficult journey to having children. After the birth of the first IVF baby in 1978, couples struggling with infertility have turned to the procedure to make their dream of becoming parents a reality.

Fertility treatment in Davao has certainly become more advanced. With this procedure being a more accessible option today, couples may wonder as to whether they themselves need or are viable candidates for IVF. 

While it is not always immediately that a couple will conceive, if a couple has been trying to conceive for a year to no avail, it is generally recommended that they visit a fertility specialist to check both the female and the male’s health and see if there are any physical disorders causing it.

It is prescribed for couples to track the woman’s menstrual cycle and note when ovulation is most likely to occur as this is the period when pregnancy is most likely to happen. For women over 35 years old who have been unsuccessfully trying to conceive at their peak period for 6 months, it is a good idea to see a fertility specialist. Such is the case for women under 35 years old who have been trying to get pregnant for a year. 

It is important to note that unsuccessful attempts at conception may not be due to the woman, but the man as well, and that the inability to conceive during the supposed optimal periods may be indicative of male factor infertility. 

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, male factor infertility is responsible for about 30% of infertility cases. This means that if the woman’s cycle is normal and she appears to be ovulating regularly, the problem may lie with the man’s sperm count as well as its quality and delivery.

A specialist will evaluate each partner’s physical state, such as the woman’s body temperature and ovulation, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and may do a laparoscopy. As for the man, an initial extensive analysis of a semen sample shall be done and further tests could follow.

Apart from physical examination, the specialist will also ask each partner about their sexual habits to see if they are doing something that could possibly impede conception.

In case you are advised to go through with fertility treatment, don’t go jumping straight to intracytoplasmic sperm injection itself. There will first be counseling and evaluation, and preparatory medication may be required.

Each couple’s IVF journey is different, and procedures required may vary, which is why consulting with your local specialist is crucial. Visit your trusted in vitro fertilization clinic in Davao and discuss your options today so you can set yourself on the road to becoming parents. 

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