Fertility is a profoundly special journey for most couples. It is the ability to conceive a child. Couples feel anxious and confused when they do not get the expected results through this journey. Globally, infertility issues plague approximately 10-15% of couples due to various factors.
Understanding Fertility
Fertility depends on a healthy interaction between hormones, reproductive organs, and overall wellbeing. In women, regular ovulation, good egg quality, and open fallopian tubes play a key role. In men, sperm count, movement, and shape are crucial. While age remains one of the biggest factors—especially for women after the age of 35—lifestyle and medical conditions also have a major impact.
Fertility depends on a healthy interaction between hormones, reproductive organs, and overall wellbeing. In women, regular ovulation, good egg quality, and open fallopian tubes play a key role. In men, sperm count, movement, and shape are crucial. While age remains one of the biggest factors—especially for women after the age of 35—lifestyle and medical conditions also have a major impact.
Common factors that affect fertility include stress, smoking, excessive alcohol, obesity, thyroid disorders, PCOS, and certain medications. Environmental exposures and long working hours may also influence reproductive health. Fortunately, many of these factors can be improved with timely intervention.
Emotional wellbeing is of outmost importance. Fertility journeys can be stressful, and support from partners, family, and professionals can help couples stay positive.
Fertility is not just about conceiving—it is about understanding your body, planning ahead, and taking proactive steps. With the right information and timely care, many couples achieve their dream of parenthood.
Ankura Hospital / 9M Fertility offers a full range of fertility services for both women and men. They provide a wide variety of services, covering everything from initial diagnosis and evaluation to advanced fertility treatments, all in one place. Their fertility care includes services such as initial assessment, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF) with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), in vitro maturation (IVM), pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT-A), endometrial receptivity array (ERA), fertility preservation, third-party reproduction including donor and surrogacy services, and minimally invasive surgeries for fertility-related problems, along with counseling and emotional support.
