Although
the gynecological division of medical science has long
done away with the story of the stork and has laid bare
every crevice of conception among Homo sapiens, it has
alas failed to find out the core of conception or
perhaps what does not create conception. In short, the
reasons for
infertility have not
been fully understood till this date, giving rise to
some “Unknown Factors
” concerning human reproductive
system. Yes in many cases we know the reasons, but in
many others, the reasons remain unknown to us.
Causes
of infertility
Nevertheless,
let us take a look at the reasons for infertility that
have already been highlighted through various studies
and research papers on the subject. For most men,
infertility begins with low sperm count, abnormally
shaped sperm, sperm with very limited life span as also
a condition called variocele. Some of these can be
caused due to age while adverse lifestyle may become the
root cause for others. For instance, a man who is a chain smoker
, addict or a heavy drinker, his sperm count
may go well below the required number. Even wearing very
tight jeans can affect sperm production. Recent studies
have shown that men suffering from infertility usually
encounter higher scrotum temperature and so such
conditions are also associated with male infertility.
Another reason for infertility could be taking long
baths in super heated tubs.
Reasons of
infertility in women
Reasons
for infertility
in women could be numerous, the commonest of them
occurring due to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID that
affect the fallopian tubes, thus blocking movement of
the egg. Sexually Transmitted Diseases like Gonorrhea
also fills its quota as reasons for female infertility.
Although abortions are no more restrained in big
metropolitan cities, these minor but critical clinical
procedures are usually carried out through non-sterile
conditions in suburban areas whereby the entire
reproductive system of a woman gets vitiated for good.
This also is one of the reasons for infertility in
women.
Formation of ovarian
cysts
in a polycystic ovarian
syndrome is also one of the reasons for
infertility in women. This syndrome causes
abnormally low production of follicle-stimulating
hormone with the result that the follicle fails to
produce a mature egg. And without the egg, the female
becomes infertile. Moreover, the ovary soon gets filled
up with swollen follicles, taking the shape of a full
grown grapefruit, causing acute inconvenience and
trouble for the host.
Studies
have also shown that infertility in women could result
from Premature
Ovarian Failure or POF when follicles start
depleting even before the woman reaches the age of 40,
leading to a pre-menopause condition. Since conception
is not practically possible under such circumstances,
the woman is considered infertile.
Infertility
in females can also happen from Functional
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea that leads to stoppage of
menstruation on account of instability in the thyroid
gland and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system that
regulates the reproduction and Idiopathic
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism that prevent the
development of functional ovaries. Benign Uterine
Fibroids and Luteal Phase Defect
may also be considered as some of the reasons in
women.
Thus
we see that the reasons for
infertility in both males and females can be many.
And because of this, it is necessary to find out the
real causes and then suggests treatments to get rid of
these causes. But conventional treatments ironically
cannot do this – they just suggest assisted reproductive
techniques through IVF and ICSI. But the problem is, the
success rate here is very low (just about 33%) and there
are many side effects as well. Holistic remedies on the
other hand takes a good look at the person’s overall
health and suggests Chinese medications, herbs, diet,
acupuncture, exercise and lifestyle changes so that the
causes of infertility can be overcome. And that is why,
the results are so much better with holistic remedies.
