Nowadays, motherhood has been postponed by many women. Some prioritize their careers and let time pass, leaving motherhood for after age 35. Others face difficulties even after years of trying and some treatments.
Medicine has advanced greatly, and because of this, even if a woman faces difficulties in the future, she may still be able to get pregnant through artificial methods and treatments.
In my grandmothers’ time, and even my mother’s time, getting pregnant after 40 was not rare, but it was viewed with fear by women who considered a pregnant woman in that age group to be “old.” These days, that’s not quite the case any longer…
IVF – In Vitro Fertilization
IVF (in vitro fertilization) has radically transformed the lives of countless women who also have difficulty having a child naturally, whether because of issues with themselves or their partners.
IUI – Artificial Insemination
IUI (artificial insemination) is one possible procedure and also one of the most affordable, but even so, the couple must go through a series of preparations before the procedure can be performed.
But IVF is the last resort, and also the most expensive. Nowadays, there are treatments ranging from simple ovulation induction with medication to a hysteroscopy surgery (which is roughly like an endoscopy, but performed in the uterus). This is done when there are suspicions of problems that might prevent a natural pregnancy.
Hysterosalpingography
There is also hysterosalpingography (what a complicated word! Hahaha), which consists of a procedure for unblocking the fallopian tubes if they have become stuck together over the years.
I have personally seen some friends undergo this exam/procedure because it is very simple, similar to a regular ultrasound, but with contrast application. If there is any adhesion in one or even both tubes, it can be detached right then.
There are cases of women who really can’t have children, due to lack of uterine capacity or another factor that makes pregnancy impossible — but who still have their own eggs.
In cases of vaginal dryness or lack of lubrication or mucus, one can use lubricating gels such as FamiGel, which acts like a woman’s natural mucus and even increases sperm mobility.
And there is the possibility of a volunteer (it has to be a very close family member) acting as a surrogate, so to speak, but in reality there is no payment. The procedure is thoroughly analyzed by psychologists, because it is very emotionally demanding for everyone involved.
I will go deeper into this subject soon, talking more about IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IUI (artificial insemination), which are completely different procedures. Polycystic ovaries are a topic all their own, since they are more common than one might think and are a major cause of female infertility in many cases.
Male infertility is still a taboo among men, and doctors recommend that the couple do all the exams to diagnose more quickly and provide the best possible treatment.
Varicocele is one of the factors that makes a man partially infertile, but it is reversible in most cases. From now on, let’s look at the most common issues that prevent this beautiful moment in a couple’s life from happening.
See also: Why Can’t I Get Pregnant – 4 Sex Habits That Interfere with Conception
