This document discusses infertility and provides information on causes, symptoms, and prevention. It notes that infertility means not getting pregnant despite having unprotected sex regularly for over a year. Both male and female factors can cause infertility, including problems with sperm production, ovulation disorders, or damage from cancer treatments. Risk factors include age, being overweight, smoking, drinking alcohol, and environmental toxins. Seeing a doctor earlier is advised if a woman is over 35, has irregular periods, or has had multiple miscarriages. Prevention strategies encompass maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding potential risks.

1. NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT INFERTILITY
PRESENTED BY RG STONE HOSPITAL

2. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Men & Women bth are efefcted by
infertility
Symptoms of infertility
When to see a doctor
Men should talk to a doctor if they
have
Causes of infertility
Causes of male infertility
Causes of female infertility
Risk factors
Prevention
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3. MEN & WOMEN BTH ARE
EFEFCTED BY INFERTILITY
NOT GETTING PREGNANT, DESPITE
HAVING CAREFULLY TIMED,
UNPROTECTED SEX FOR ONE YEAR
Infertility may result from an issue with either you
or your partner, or a combination of factors that
prevent pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many
safe and effective therapies that significantly
improve your chances of getting pregnant.

4. SYMPTOMS OF INFERTILITY
Not getting pregnant is the main symptom of
infertility. There may be no other obvious
symptoms. Sometimes, a woman with infertility
may have irregular or absent menstrual periods. In
some cases, a man with infertility may have some
signs of hormonal problems, such as changes in
hair growth or sexual function. Most couples will
eventually conceive, with or without treatment.

5. WHEN TO SEE A
DOCTOR
YOU PROBABLY DON'T NEED TO SEE
A DOCTOR ABOUT INFERTILITY
UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN TRYING
REGULARLY TO GET PREGNANT FOR
AT LEAST ONE YEAR. WOMEN
SHOULD TALK WITH A DOCTOR
EARLIER, HOWEVER, IF THEY:
Are age 35 or older and have been
trying to conceive for six months
Are over age 40
Have irregular or absent periods
Have very painful periods
Have known fertility problems
Have had multiple miscarriages
Have undergone treatment for cancer

6. MEN SHOULD
TALK TO A
DOCTOR IF THEY
HAVE
A low sperm count or other problems
with sperm
A history of testicular, prostate or
sexual problems
Undergone treatment for cancer
Small testicles or swelling in the
scrotum
Others in your family with infertility
problems

7. CAUSES OF
INFERTILITY
CAUSES ARE DIFFERENT IN
MALE & WOMEN
All of the steps during ovulation and
fertilization need to happen correctly in
order to get pregnant. Sometimes the
issues that cause infertility in couples are
present at birth, and sometimes they
develop later in life.

8. CAUSES OF MALE INFERTILITY
ABNORMAL SPERM PRODUCTION
OR FUNCTION
PROBLEMS WITH THE DELIVERY
OF SPERM
OVEREXPOSURE TO CERTAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
DAMAGE RELATED TO CANCER
AND ITS TREATMENT

9. CAUSES OF FEMALE INFERTILITY
Ovulation disorders
Uterine or cervical abnormalities
Fallopian tube damage or blockage
Endometriosis
Primary ovarian insufficiency (early
menopause)
Pelvic adhesions
Cancer and its treatment

10. RISK FACTORS
MANY OF THE RISK FACTORS FOR
BOTH MALE AND FEMALE
INFERTILITY ARE THE SAME. THEY
INCLUDE
Being overweight
Age
Tobacco use
Alcohol use
Being underweight
Exercise issues

11. PREVENTION
SOME TYPES OF INFERTILITY
AREN'T PREVENTABLE. BUT
SEVERAL STRATEGIES MAY
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF
PREGNANCY
Have regular intercourse several times around
the time of ovulation for the highest
pregnancy rate. Intercourse beginning at
least five days before and until a day after
ovulation improves your chances of getting
pregnant. Ovulation usually occurs in the
middle of the cycle — halfway between
menstrual periods — for most women with
menstrual cycles about 28 days apart.

12. PREVENTION
IN MEN
ALTHOUGH MOST TYPES
OF INFERTILITY AREN'T
PREVENTABLE IN MEN
Avoid drug and tobacco
use and drinking too
much alcohol
Avoid high temperatures
found in hot tubs and
hot baths
Avoid exposure to
industrial or
environmental toxins
Limit medications that
may impact fertility
Exercise moderately

13. PREVENTION
IN WOMEN
FOR WOMEN, A NUMBER
OF STRATEGIES MAY
INCREASE THE CHANCES
OF BECOMING PREGNANT
Avoid alcohol and street
drugs
Quit smoking
Limit caffeine
Exercise moderately
Avoid weight extremes
.

14. Trusted center for your
all infertility problems
RG Stone has the most experienced team of
infertility experts who have experience more
than 20 years in the field. RG Stone Hospital is
presently the number one destination for
infertility treatments

15. Contact
Information
EMAIL ADDRESS
contact@rghospitalludhiana.com
PHONE NUMBER
9876910000
MAILING ADDRESS
510-L, Model Town, Ludhiana - 141
002 (India)

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