Dr. Vinutha Arunachalam is one of the best gynaecologists in India and has over 26 years of experience. Currently, she is associated with Apollo Cradle and Apollo Women’s Hospitals, Chennai, and specializes in Infertility Treatments, Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery in Gynaecology. She is the recipient of the John H. Isaacs Prize Competition, Practical Obstetrics & Gynecology Congress, held in Chennai. She is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Infertility and Fertility Restoration Surgery
Infertility among couples is on the rise in present times. Approximately, one in four couples today suffer from infertility in developing countries. According to the WHO, infertility is defined as a disease of either the male or female reproductive organs due to which pregnancy could not be achieved after trying for over a year. A recent study estimates that 10 to 15 percent of couples in India suffer from fertility issues. A visit to the best gynaecologists in Chennai can start the process of understanding the reasons for infertility in a couple.
Abnormalities in both the female and male reproductive systems can cause infertility. In males, low sperm count, motility of the sperm, etc are some of the factors responsible for infertility. In females, anomalies in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus lead to infertility. Infertility treatments remove the underlying causes of infertility and help conception. Dr. Vinutha Arunachalam is an infertility treatment expert and laparoscopic gynaecology surgeon at Apollo Cradles and Apollo Women’s Hospitals in Chennai. Infertility treatments aim at restoring fertility through medication and surgical procedures.
Causes of Infertility in Females
Anomalies in the female reproductive system are the leading cause of infertility in females. They may be caused due to:
- Disorder of the Fallopian tubes: The fertilized eggs from the ovaries descend through the fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tubes are blocked, the sperms are unable to reach the ovaries and neither can the eggs descend through the passage. Tubal disorders are caused by:
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Unsafe abortions
- Adhesions due to Pelvic Surgery
- Postpartum Sepsis
- Disorders in the uterus: Many women may develop disorders in the uterus later in life or may have them since birth. Book an appointment with the best obstetricians and gynaecologists in Chennai to perform imaging ultrasounds and diagnose anomalies in the uterus.
- Endometriosis
- Septum in the uterus or septate uterus (congenital defect).
- Fibroids
- Disorders of the ovaries:
- Follicular disorders
- Cysts in the ovaries
- Hormonal Disorders:
- Imbalances in the reproductive hormones and female hormones
- Cancers: Cancers of the female reproductive or endocrine system can cause infertility. Common cancers can be found in:
- ovaries
- pituitary gland
- cervix
- uterine wall
The exact cause of infertility can be diagnosed after tests. Apollo Cradles and Apollo Women’s Hospitals in Chennai have ultra-modern state-of-the-art testing centers for Hysterosalpingography, ovarian hormone testing, and imaging tests.
Fertility Restoration Surgery
Surgery is an infertility treatment option for females for certain conditions such as blocked fallopian tubes or corrective surgery for a septate uterus. Conception takes place when the ovaries release healthy eggs which passes through the fallopian tubes, joins with the sperm and the fertilized egg descends to the uterus. Dr. Vinutha Arunachalam has a high success rate at minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for infertility treatments. Surgical procedures to treat infertility include:
- Laparoscopic Surgeries: Laparoscopic surgeries are minimally invasive surgeries that may help to correct a defect in the uterus.
- Hysteroscopic Procedures: Hysteroscope is a thin tube that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus to check for diseases in the uterine wall and the fallopian tubes that may be causing infertility. It can be used to detect polyps, fibroids, and adhesions in the uterus and remove them.
- Tubal Surgeries: Blocked fallopian tubes are a major cause of infertility in females. Laparoscopy is recommended to remove adhesions and fluids that may be blocking the fallopian tubes. Surgery may be used to dilate the tubes or create a new opening for the fallopian tubes.
Apollo Cradles and Apollo Women’s Hospitals in Chennai has the best team for laparoscopic and robotic surgeries in India and has some of the best protocols in place.
Conclusion
Socio-economic conditions play a part in affecting the fertility of a country or region. As more and more couples in recent times put off planning for a family to a later date, the risks of conception become higher. Many a time, there are no specific symptoms for problems associated with conception. For example, slight cramps experienced due to blockage in fallopian tubes may be mistaken as menstrual cramps. If it has been over a year trying to conceive, it is time to book an appointment with the best obstetricians and gynaecologists in India.
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