Dr. Aruna Ashok MBBS, MS OG, DNB OG
- Clinical Director
Aruna Ashok | 24 Mar 2023
The inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected sexual contact can mean infertility in a couple, a medical condition that impacts many partners around the globe. Depending on the underlying reasons for infertility, the signs and symptoms can differ, but some early warning signs can help people identify possible reproductive problems. The early indicators of infertility in both men and women will be covered in this piece, along with the services the A4 Fertility Clinic provides to handle these issues.
Making ensuring that fertility procedures are covered by health insurance plans is one of the main methods to make IVF more affordable. While some insurance providers provide coverage for reproductive procedures, many of their plans have dollar limits or only cover a certain number of rounds. IVF and other fertility therapies should be fully covered by insurance to ease the patient financial strain and make these procedures more accessible to a wider range of people.
Irregular menstrual periods : A good cycle typically lasts 28 days on average, ranging from 21 to 35 days. Women who experience irregular periods, such as those that are too brief, too lengthy, or inconsistent in duration, may have trouble getting pregnant. Ovulation problems or chemical abnormalities may be to blame for this.
Heavy or painful periods : Extreme menstrual pain or unusually heavy flow may be signs of endometriosis, a disease in which the uterine lining tissue spreads outside the uterus. Inflammation and the development of scar tissue brought on by endometriosis may have an impact on reproduction.
The absence of periods, or amenorrhoea, is an indication that there may be a problem with reproduction. Hormonal imbalances, worry, excessive activity, or low body weight can all cause amenorrhoea.
Hormonal changes : Hormonal abnormalities can cause acne, facial hair to develop, and inexplicable weight increase, among other symptoms. Period irregularities and ovulation problems are both brought on by the prevalent chemical disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Chronic pelvic discomfort, which is unrelated to menstruation, may be a sign of diseases like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which impairs conception by inflaming and scarring the reproductive systems.
