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Understanding infertility and its causes

Written By: Infano
April 27, 2020
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Infertility refers to the failure to conceive or achieve pregnancy. In general terms, it means the inability to conceive a child even after a year of regular sexual intercourse without any protection. Women who are able to conceive but not carry a pregnancy may also be diagnosed with infertility. Infertility is not just a problem faced by women; men can be detected with infertility too.

Usually there are two types of infertility

Primary Infertility: It refers to couples who are unable to conceive after at least 1 year of trying for a child.

Secondary Infertility: It refers to those couples who have been successful to get pregnant at least once, but are unable now.

Infertility is a common problem faced by couples worldwide. According to a research conducted by a Bangalore based company, Inito, around 27.5 million couples were facing infertility only in India in 2018. The research revealed that around 10-15% of married couples in India face infertility.

Causes of infertility in Men

Low Sperm count: When the semen which a man ejaculates has low levels of sperm it causes problems in conceiving. A sperm count fewer than 15 million is considered low.

Low Sperm Mobility: The sperm fails to ‘swim’ well as to reach the egg to fertilise it.

Abnormal Sperm: The sperm may have an abnormal shape which makes it harder for it to move and fertilise an egg.

Medical conditions: Conditions like cancer, testicular infection etc. may cause infertility.

Ejaculation disorders: If ejaculatory ducts are blocked, sperms may be ejaculated into the bladder.

Genetic: A man should have an X and Y chromosome. If he has two X and a Y chromosome the testicles will develop abnormally which would result in a low sperm count.

Causes of Infertility in Women

Ovulation Disorders: It is the most common cause of infertility among women. Ovulation is the monthly release of an egg. Eggs may never be released or released only in cycles.

Cholesterol: High cholesterol level may cause infertility problems in women, according to some studies.

Weight: Obesity and weight loss can lead to infertility among both men and women.

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Sexually transmitted diseases like Chlamydia and HIV can cause infertility in women.

Age: The ability to conceive among women starts to fall around the age of 32 years. This may lead to infertility.

Smoking and Alcohol: Any level of smoking or alcohol consumption may lead to infertility. Smoking during pregnancy can lead to pregnancy loss. Even passive smoking has been linked with low fertility levels.

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Pregnancy Blogs 2021: Six Photographers Who Capture Motherhood Artfully

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
August 19, 2021 | 08:09 PM |
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  • Here are a few photographers who have perfected the art of capturing moments from maternity to the baby journey.
  • You may want to check out these wonderful photographers on Instagram to capture your journey and baby shoots on World Photography Day.

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As a part of our Pregnancy Blogs 2021 series by Infano, here are a few photographers who have perfected the art of capturing moments from maternity to the baby journey. You may want to check out these wonderful photographers on Instagram to capture your journey and baby shoots on World Photography Day.

#WorldPhotographyDay  

Kalgi Bhalja Thakkar

Instagram @me_and_minime_bykalgi

Kalgi is an award-winning photographer from Anand, Gujarat who has also been internationally featured.

Jini photography

Instagram @photographyjini

Nikita Jariwala is an award-winning photographer from Surat, Gujarat, who captures all moments from bump to baby. She is also a dentist.

 

Tarveen

Instagram @thelooneylens

This Mumbai-based photographer shoots for maternity, newborns and kids and also conducts workshops.

𝙽𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚢 𝙱𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚕

Instagram @nancy_bindal_photography

She calls herself a 𝙱𝚊𝚋𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚛 , 𝙼𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚛 , 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 & 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚛𝚊𝚠 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌. Nancy is a bump-to-baby photographer from Chennai.

Shamiya Khan

Instagram @stockbylovephotography

Specializing in newborn, baby-mamma and family clicks, Delhi-NCR-based Shamiya loves creating lifelong memories and loves all things pretty.

Snuggle Bunny Photography

Instagram @snugglebunnyphotography

Preetha Karthik is a Chennai-based maternity and baby photographer who is internationally trained and certified.


For more Pregnancy Blogs 2021 click here.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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