SCOPE AND OVERVIEW OF FERTILITY & INFERTILITY
Laalityam Hospital, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, addresses several crucial issues related to infertility and fertility care, addressed in detail and studied to educate and empower patients in need. We strive to be the Best-in-Fertility solutions and working on expanding the key areas of need to help grow knowledge and process and elevate the success rate of fertility for our patients. We honour our patients’ Right to Health and Reproductive Autonomy, Infertility management and varied Demographics and address disparities that are crucial for equitable healthcare. At Laalitiyam, we understand the mental health that social stigma affects women. In making our hospital one of the top and the best in understanding the emotional distress due to societal pressures and expectations, we address the fear of infertility around childbearing norms. We know it requires educational intervention, and it is essential to address misconceptions and support informed decision-making.
Addressing these fertility issues comprehensively can help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to realize their reproductive rights and achieve their highest attainable standard of health.
Relative to other practice specialities, understanding, knowing and preparing for your fertility options and needs, is critical to the process and options you can choose from. Our experts at Laalityam have the fertility treatments available for you to decide on the next steps.
Infertility is a condition characterized by the inability to conceive a child despite regular, unprotected sexual intercourse over a significant period. It can affect either or both partners in a relationship and is typically defined by the following:
Understanding Types of Infertility
Obstetrics and Gynecology is a medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of Obstetrics (covering pregnancy, child birth and postpartum period) and Gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system). At Laalityam, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, our scope for Maternity Services across Primary and Secondary Health setup is for them to become safer, and where mother and child can access support that is centered on individual needs and circumstances. The standards of care provided in our scope details extensively for departmental workflow and safe practices for patients and staff fostered in a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Revised SOPs may be added from time to time to keep up with international/ national standards for the conduct of safe medical practices to reduce morbidity and mortality.
1. Primary Infertilit
- Definition: This occurs when a person has never been able to conceive after trying for a significant period.
- Implication: Individuals or couples with primary infertility have never achieved a pregnancy, indicating an ongoing issue with conception.
2. Secondary Infertility
- Definition: This occurs when a person has previously conceived a child but is currently unable to do so.
- Implication: Individuals or couples with secondary infertility have experienced one or more successful pregnancies in the past but are now facing difficulties conceiving again.
Infertility can result from issues affecting either partner's reproductive system, and its causes can be broadly categorized as follows:
- Male Factors: Issues such as low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm shape can affect fertility
- Female Factors: Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, or ovulatory disorders can impact a woman's ability to conceive
- Combined Factors: Sometimes, both partners may have issues contributing to infertility
- Unexplained Infertility: In some cases, no specific cause can be identified despite thorough testing
Treatment Approaches at Laalityam, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad
- Diagnosis: Infertility is typically diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examinations, and various tests (e.g., hormonal assessments, imaging studies, semen analysis)
- Treatment: Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause and may include lifestyle changes, medication, assisted reproductive technologies (such as IVF), or surgery
At Laalityam, our commitment to addressing infertility and enhancing fertility care services is crucial for improving reproductive health.
- IVF
- IUI
- ICSI
- IVM
- PGT-A
- PGT-M
- ERA
- Fertility Preservation
- Donor Treatments
- Male Fertility
