Hormone Infertility
An overview of Hormone Infertility
Hormone imbalance can lead to different health complications and being unable to conceive is one of many such issues. Both men and women can be the victim of this disorder. There are a number of reasons why people suffer from hormonal imbalance and age is one of the significant factors. The types of treatment for this problem are very advanced and some forms of the treatment are still pending approval. In many cases hormonal imbalance is the prime reason of infertility and knowing the causes can be helpful for you.
What are the effects of Hormone Infertility?
Hormones govern the functionality of the reproductive system just like any other part of the body. A subtle change in the hormone flow can result in noticeable effects. The most common experience is irregular periods. Many women suffer from this and it can be explained clearly in terms of hormonal imbalance. Every woman passes through certain phases during the menstrual cycle, which are, the follicular, luteal and ovulatory phase. These three phases are important for producing eggs and preparing the uterus to hold the eggs. The follicle in the ovary starts to develop during the first phase. Unsteady flow of hormones will reduce the production of eggs and the egg will fail to adhere to the uterus. In this situation it is impossible for the sperm and egg to join and eventually the woman fails to conceive.
Is there any treatment for Hormone Infertility?
Cutting-edge treatments are applied to treat hormone infertility. It usually involves improving the production of healthy eggs and making the uterus ready for receiving the egg. The medications used for different phases of menstrual cycle have different effects. Medication is used in the first phase to regain the normal production of eggs. These eggs are healthy in every way and ready to join with the sperm. During the second stage of menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus becomes thicker with the help of medications.
What are the advantages of this treatment?
Firstly, treatment for hormone infertility increases the production of healthy eggs significantly. The ovulatory phase becomes more efficient. The number of follicles which release eggs increases due to the enhanced hormone flow. This number is high enough to increase the chances of getting pregnant. Fertility also depends on the ability of the uterus to carry the eggs. Medication during the ovulatory phase thickens the lining of the uterus, to make it stronger. The third phase is benefiting from it, as the embryos need to be placed in the wall of the uterus.
Taking these medications may require precaution. The dosage will also vary from one woman to another, as the hormone flow is not the same for every woman.
Hormone infertility cannot be solved by surgery and sometimes it is hard to identify too. You should consult your therapist for detecting this particular form of infertility, if you are experiencing irregular periods and if you are unsuccessful in achieving pregnancy.
