Treatment of secondary infertility, easy or difficult?

According to data from a recent study, the rate of infertility among young couples in Vietnam is 7.7%, this is a disease that haunts all couples. In particular, infertility is divided into two types: primary infertility and secondary infertility. So is it easy or difficult to treat secondary infertility?

Infertility is a disease that occurs when a couple, even though they live together, have regular, regular sex and do not use contraception within 1 year, still do not conceive.

Infertility is divided into 2 types as primary infertility and secondary infertility. Among them, secondary infertility accounts for half of all infertility cases today.
Primary infertility is infertility that occurs in couples who have not been pregnant before. Secondary infertility is infertility that occurs in couples who are unable to conceive again despite having previously successfully conceived (with or without a baby). Causes of infertility are equally divided in both sexes, causes of infertility in men account for about 40%, infertility in women about 40%, infertility due to both husband and wife is 10% and the remaining 10 % is the cause of infertility is unknown .
Therefore, to effectively treat secondary infertility, it is necessary to cooperate with both husband and wife in understanding the cause of this phenomenon, from which the doctor will give a reasonable treatment plan.

There are many causes of secondary infertility, each gender will have different causes.

Repeated abortions are the leading cause of secondary infertility in women. Having had multiple abortions in illegal medical facilities will reduce a woman's ability to become a mother. Miscarriage or multiple births is also a cause of reduced fertility in women and secondary infertility. Uterine fibroids or a history of pelvic surgery for various medical conditions. Chronic, untreated cervicitis interferes with sperm entering the uterine cavity and causes secondary infertility in women. Chronic endometritis results in damage to the lining of the uterus. This is a possible cause of secondary infertility because the two sides of the uterus easily stick together, not suitable for the zygote to implant in the uterus. Secondary infertility can also be the result of an infection or damage to the fallopian tubes. Because the infection narrows the fallopian tubes, causing complete blockage and the sperm does not travel to meet the egg and fertilization does not occur. In addition, secondary infertility in women can be a consequence of the use of oral contraceptives.

Abnormalities related to sperm such as spermatogenesis disorders, genital or external genital infections. Regular use of stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco... is the cause leading to secondary infertility. Inflammatory diseases Working environment exposure to many chemicals, radioactive substances, radiation causes reduced sperm health or sperm death, dysfunction of the penis and leads to secondary infertility in male. Consequences of using drugs such as stomach pain medicine, high blood pressure can affect the reproductive system in men and cause secondary infertility. Some other factors that can cause secondary infertility in men include: existing diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, advanced age, impotence, decreased sex drive, prolonged stress, etc. unresolved marital conflict... Besides, unhealthy sexual relations are also the cause of secondary infertility in both men and women. In addition, a small percentage of couples with secondary infertility have no known cause.

If secondary infertility is suspected, both husband and wife should see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment. Some tests will be ordered by the doctor to support the diagnosis such as: blood test, urine test, gynecological examination, hysterosalpingogram - fallopian tube in women or semen analysis in men...
After When examining and doing tests to determine the exact cause, the doctor will recommend the most effective and suitable treatment for secondary infertility for each couple. Treatments for secondary infertility can include medications or interventions to assist in the fertilization process.
Treatment with medical methods: Although the treatment time can be long, the advantage of using drugs is that it is less expensive. The treatment effect is also relatively high, the possibility of pregnancy will be restored. Treatment of secondary infertility with traditional medicine is now chosen by many couples. Change your husband and wife's living habits, have a proper and healthy sex relationship. Besides, trying to keep the spirit comfortable, not using stimulants also contributes to increasing the possibility of conception. In addition, in some cases, it is necessary to prescribe methods to support the egg to meet sperm such as sperm injection into the uterus or in vitro fertilization.
Intrauterine insemination IUI: This is the method used by many couples today. This method is often preferred because of advantages such as saving time, cost and high efficiency. In vitro fertilization (IVF): If the exact cause of secondary infertility cannot be found, then in vitro fertilization can be applied. Currently, secondary infertility can be successfully treated. Therefore, couples experiencing this condition should not be too worried but go to reputable facilities for the most effective diagnosis and treatment.

To prevent secondary infertility you can apply the following measures:
Regular gynecological examination, periodical gynecology early detection of abnormalities if any. Women should get pregnant before the age of 35. Use safe birth control methods. Hygiene of the intimate area, prevention of genital infections that affect reproductive health. Treatment of secondary infertility is difficult or easy depending on the cause of the disease as well as the stage of the disease. Currently, with the development of modern medicine, many methods of assisted reproduction have been born to help couples realize their dream of parenthood and give birth to healthy children.
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