Gaudium IVF, one of the leading-approved fertility treatment clinics known to use the most advanced fertility technology, has achieved remarkable success in establishing that 40% of men, 40% of women and 20% of both combined are contributing to infertility cases. India. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), India’s National Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen below 2.0 for the first time.Also Read – A 75-year-old man welcomed his first child after 54 years of marriage in Alwar, Rajasthan
Factors that increase the risk of infertility
Infertility is being speculated to be a major contributor to this alarming data. The main factors that increase the risk of infertility in all sexes are: Also Read – IVF Consultation: 6 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor at Your First IVF Appointment
- A disrupted biological clock, affecting mood and stress levels,
- sleep and eating disorders,
- Diabetes
- Tuberculosis
- Exposure to air pollution and environmental toxins
- Excessive alcohol and tobacco consumption,
- Over exercising
Gaudium IVF findings concluded that every couple is different and therefore their causative factors, prognosis for success and their journey to fertility treatment vary significantly. There are some social barriers that need to be challenged which relate to the improvement of infertility along with social taboos and myths, both in Tier-11 and 111 and in the metro cities of the country. Fertility treatment is a safe procedure that can greatly improve a couple’s chances of fertility. Also Read – Bigg Boss fame Sambhava’s Seth breaks down in tears while talking about his struggle with a failed IVF cycle
Increased awareness of fertility treatments will eventually lead to more people opening up about their fertility issues and addressing them with IVF specialists. This gradually built confidence will go a long way in overcoming the infertility issues that most couples in India are grappling with.
Dr. Manika Khanna, founder of Gaudium IVF added while commenting on the major contributing factors of infertility in men and women.
“Infertility is increasing rapidly due to increased stress levels in men. We have dealt with many such cases of male infertility across India. In states like UP and Bihar, prevailing tobacco use forms a major factor. While in urban metro cities, night shifts and excessive pressure to meet targets and deadlines in corporates, disturbed circadian rhythm (i.e. the body’s biological clock) affects their mental health often causing sleep and mood disorders. In women, the number and quality of eggs decreases due to rapidly declining ovarian reserve. Tuberculosis (TB), PCOD, hormonal disturbances, endometriosis, high consumption of preservatives, etc., are some of the factors of immediate concern.
“In my experience of treating 20,000 couples for infertility, not only in India, but also patients in the US and Europe, I have observed that most people are not sufficiently aware of the risk factors and are even more confused because they are overwhelmed by it. Information and data are available online. So, I strongly advise them to refer only to reliable sources or educate themselves by consulting IVF experts. In the last decade, there have been many advances and significant research in this field of medical science. What applies to the western population may not work well with the Indian race. When it comes to our body, our geography, climate etc. all count. So always consult your specialist doctors to reverse your lifestyle disorders and treat infertility,” Dr Khanna further added.
