30 million couples suffer from infertility

BANGALORE: As per a study conducted, over 30 million couples in the country suffer from infertility, making the incidence rate of infertile couples to be 10 percent. Study reports suggest that one in five healthy young men between the age of 18 to 25 suffer from abnormal sperm count. According to doctors, in every 100 couples, about 40 percent of the males suffer from infertility in comparison to 50 percent females. The causes of infertility in about 5 percent are unknown while in the remaining 5 percent, the causes are common to both men and women.Understanding the urgency of the situation, Beams Hospitals will organise infertility check-ups on July 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday) between 8 am to 8 pm at its Koramangala centre, Bangalore. “Infertility means that there is difficulty in conceiving a child. Problems can arise because of the man’s reproductive system, the woman’s, or a combination of both. Infertility is a rising problem in India,” says Dr Shanthala T, Laparoscopic Gynaecology Surgeon. She mentions that many infertile couples have primary infertility, which means they were never able to conceive.Some people however have secondary infertility, which means they have problem conceiving even though they have conceived before.Dr Shanthala T states that women can suffer from disorders such as hormone imbalances, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, or abnormalities of the reproductive organs, while men can experience infertility if they have problems with the number and shape of their sperm, produce antibodies against their own sperm, or have blocked spermatic cords. In some cases, the exact cause of infertility cannot be explained. Therefore proper diagnosis of infertility will help in selecting a treatment plan that maximizes the chance of becoming pregnant.S Krishnamurthy, CEO, Beams Hospitals mentioned, “We are organising Infertility check-ups so that more and more couples can come and get themselves checked and get consultation and advice from gynaecologists and infertility specialists.”