Changing lifestyle, stress are leading to drastic rise in infertility cases

NASHIK: Changing lifestyle, stressful work and personal environment, increased consumption of alcohol, tobacco and rising levels of obesity are among various factors that are leading to a drastic rise in infertility cases across the country. Besides, medical conditions such as poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, endometrial tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections too are adding to infertility problems.
Pallavi Mane, infertility specialist and gynecologist, said "IVF treatment is a solution for various infertility conditions. Hence thousands of procedures are performed regularly across India. In India, patients are becoming more aware and opting for this procedure as a permanent solution of infertility issues."
Mane was speaking at a programme of city-based private Atharva Infertility Centre that crossed the figures of over a live 1,000 test tube babies.
She added, "Many a times, couples face frustration, confusion and heartache as they embark upon the process of parenthood. Yet there are miracle stories around the world when a family gets blessed with a child after years of trying to conceive, thanks to in-vitro fertilization."
Earlier there were very few treatment options available on infertility, so it was extremely hard for women to overcome the problem of infertility. Poly-cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Endometriosis, STIs (sexually transmitted infections), other infections in the reproductive system, unhealthy body weight and other unknown causes because of these issues many couple may misRead More – Source