The severity of endometriosis symptoms depends on its stage. The main signs of endometriosis include painful and irregular menstruation, pain when urinating, intestinal disorders, pain during or after sexual intercourse, spotting between periods, painful bowel movements, etc.
Male infertility happens due to untreated varicocele, chronic infection of the reproductive system, hormonal imbalance, genetic issues, chromosomal abnormalities, previous surgeries and traumas, taking certain medications, and many more problems that affect sperm production and quality.
Recovery after open varicocele surgery takes 4 to 6 weeks, while it takes nearly 2 to 4 weeks to recover from laparoscopic varicocelectomy. At this time, you need to maintain good hygiene and take antibiotics to prevent infection, use ice compress to eliminate bruising and swelling, avoid heavy activities, etc.
Hysteroscopy before IVF is done to examine the reproductive system or scratch the endometrium to increase the chance of implantation. In this operation, the surgeon inserts a hysteroscope into the vagina to monitor the reproductive tracts and performs therapeutic actions on it.
Varicocele comes with symptoms such as pain, swelling, and feeling pressure in the scrotum. The testicular veins may twist and swell due to retroperitoneal cancer, congenital disorders, trauma, and heavy exercises. Low grades of varicocele can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes, but grade 3 varicocele needs surgical treatment.
Having less than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen is a low sperm count. Genetic problems, hormonal imbalance, infection, previous testicle surgeries, and other factors can lead to this problem. Low sperm count is associated with infertility, erectile dysfunction, low sex drive, etc., but it can be treated by changing lifestyle, improving diet, taking medication, and treating underlying medical issues.
The placenta naturally produces HCG during pregnancy, but in some cases, it is urgent to receive it as an injection. This hormone improves sperm parameters, balances both male and female hormones, helps the egg follicles grow better, and regulates ovulation. Therefore, the chance of pregnancy increases drastically after getting 5,000 to 10,000 units of this hormone.
Choosing the gender of your child through IVF can prevent the transmission of gender-related genetic disorders and increase your chance of successful pregnancy. Despite having numerous advantages, many couples reconsider having IVF gender selection as it is a costly procedure and provokes ethical dilemmas.
Ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous situation as it can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tube(s) and jeopardize the mother's life. Severe bleeding, sharp pain in the stomach and anus, pain in the neck and shoulders, pale skin, low blood pressure, and vomiting are the first and most important signs of ectopic pregnancy.
Embryo freezing is done to preserve the embryos for future IVF or ICSIs. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) consists of 5 steps, starting from ovarian stimulation and ending with thawing and transferring the embryo to the mother's womb. A FET cycle takes 6 to 8 weeks, and its success rate is near %35.