5 Questions to ask your fertility specialist on first visit - MatrikaIVF
What is Fertility? Fertility refers to the ability of a person to Reproduce. The combination of sperm and egg allows for the formation of a zygote, the beginning of a new life. Unfortunately, not all individuals have the same level of fertility, as many factors can lead to infertility. There are numerous causes of infertility, with common factors including female egg quality or quantity, blockages in the reproductive tracts, male low sperm count or motility, and other health conditions. If you are trying to conceive and don’t succeed after one year, it may be time to consider other fertility options, such as fertility treatment or IVF (in vitro fertilization). IVF treatment is a process in which eggs are retrieved from the female partner and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory setting. After several days, the resulting embryos will be placed inside the woman’s uterus using a catheter. In most instances, IVF treatment is successful with just one cycle; however, more than one cycle