Fertility and Infertility

Fertility is the ability to procreate or get pregnant with ease. Some people would be considered very fertile and others not so much in some cases even infertile. There is not one aspect that determines a couple's fertility level; rather there are numerous factors that need to be aligned to create the life of a human being.

For a woman there are many factors that play a role in providing a suitable environment for an egg to be fertilized and grow and thrive. The first factor is ovulation. Without ovulation there can not be any conception. For ovulation to be efficient the fallopian tubes need to healthy and clear. In case where fallopian tubes are damages or blocked the eggs can not progress into the uterus; this can be caused by pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) or trauma to that specified area.

Another problem that can reduce fertility is the ability of a woman uterus to provide and maintain a full lining of blood for the fertilized egg to embed in and grow. Not one woman is the same so there is no easy answer to understand why she might have a challenge to get pregnant; perhaps genetics, lifestyle, stress and anxiety.

For a man the most common problems lie in either their sperm count or the quality of their sperm. The shape and ability to swim are two critical properties of a sperm and play vital roles in whether they will be successful in penetrating an egg.

For people that have infertility issues there are many specialists that can help increase the chances of conception. For those who seem to be highly fertile there are several options of birth control. There are many types of The Pill to fit the needs of different hormonal imbalances, birth control shots, the ring (an internal ring placed within the vagina that gives off hormones) and condoms are an easy and effective way to prevent pregnancies. More permanent options of birth control include IUD (a semi-permanent T shaped instrument placed in the cervix that gives off hormones) or a Vasectomy.