Preventing miscarriage, or at least reducing its risk, is attainable through getting regular check-ups, taking necessary vaccines and medications, managing infection, being more active, and avoiding harmful substances. What you eat and drink also plays an important role in lowering the risk of repeated miscarriage. Have more beans, whole grains, roasted chicken, sugar-free drinks, etc., to balance your hormones and prepare your body for holding the baby for 40 weeks.
Recurrent miscarriage refers to losing a fetus more than two times in a row. This happens due to immunological disorders, hormonal problems, uterus issues, chromosomal defects, infection of the reproductive system, metabolism disorders, and other factors. Fortunately, recurrent miscarriages can be treated by medication, assisted reproductive techniques, surgery, and lifestyle modifications.
A uterine polyp is a tissue developed on the endometrium lining. Large polyps lead to infertility as the embryo cannot attach to the embryo and grow naturally. Factors like hormonal disorders, advanced age, genetics, elevated blood pressure, etc., cause uterine polyps. This health issue can be treated by taking hormonal medications or hysterectomy.
Varicocele surgery reduces scrotum pain and treats infertility; however, it may cause hydrocele, damage to the scrotum’s vein, testicular atrophy, or testicle inflammation. Varicocelectomy is done in various ways, including open surgery, microsurgery, laparoscopy, and embolization, but the safest method is laparoscopy surgery.
Blighted ovum or anembryonic pregnancy happens when the embryo doesn’t develop in the gestational sac. This problem usually has no symptoms and can only be detected through ultrasound imaging. After the abortion, the doctor removes the pregnancy tissue through dilation and curettage (D&C) or with the help of medications.
Small ovarian cysts rupture without any sign and resolve on their own. But when the large cysts pop, women feel severe abdominal pain, bleeding, bloating, sharp pain in the back, and lightheadedness. A ruptured ovarian cyst is detected by ultrasound, urine or blood test, endocervical culture, and CT scan.
Having a healthy and nutritious post-IUI diet increases the chance of pregnancy and live birth. Foods containing protein, fiber, vitamins, and Omega-3 should be added to your table after IUI. Have more leafy vegetables, legumes, fresh fruit, chicken breast, egg, and seeds, and avoid refined carbs, artificial sweeteners, and junk food during this period.
Premature menopause doesn’t have a definite treatment yet, but some methods are being used to reduce its side effects, such as menstrual problems, vaginal dryness, and irregular ovulation. Usually, doctors prescribe hormonal medications, antidepressants, lubricants, and multivitamins to lessen the complications of premature menopause.
Sperm freezing is suggested when there is a problem with the male reproductive tract, and it’s worsening. It is also used when the father should get chemotherapy in the future, is prone to testicular cancer or azoospermia, or has a chromosomal disorder. The sperm can be frozen for more than 20 years and can be used in ART at any time.
The procedure of vasectomy involves numbing the scrotum’s skin and making a small incision in it to remove the vas deferens. Vasectomy works in %99 of cases, but you should use other birth control methods for 3 months after the operation as there may still be sperm in your semen. Favorably, this operation does not affect your testosterone production, orgasm, and libido.