Late marriage and childbearing have become trends in Taiwanese society. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the average age of women having their first child is 31.43 years, with 32.44% being over 35 years old.
The Deputy Director and Chief Physician of the Reproductive Center at Zhongshan Hospital pointed out that age is a major factor affecting pregnancy rates. As women age, the quantity and quality of their eggs decline, reducing the chances of pregnancy, increasing the risk of miscarriage, and thereby raising the possibility of infertility. The main causes of infertility include ovarian factors (34.1%), multiple combined factors (32.2%), and male factors such as insufficient gonadotropins and decreased testicular function.
Infertility can be attributed to ovarian factors (34.1%), multiple combined factors (32.2%), and male factors such as insufficient gonadotropins and decreased testicular function. (Image courtesy of HEHO)
In women, common causes of infertility include ovarian, fallopian tube, and uterine issues. Ovarian tumors such as endometriomas and polycystic ovary syndrome are relatively common. Premature ovarian failure leads to reduced ovarian function, which affects the chances of pregnancy. The diagnosis of premature ovarian failure is often evaluated through AMH levels in the blood and antral follicle count (AFC) by ultrasound. Infertility treatments typically include natural conception, artificial insemination, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Patients with premature ovarian failure are advised to consider egg freezing early as a precaution.
Married individuals often choose IVF to increase success rates. Ovulation stimulation through medication is a common treatment method. Additionally, PRP therapy and mesenchymal stem cell technology hold promise for enhancing ovarian function, improving egg quality and quantity, and increasing the chances of conception.
Doctors from the Reproductive Center at Chung Shan Hospital emphasize considering ovarian health and economic factors when choosing conception methods. They recommend that both men and women seek early medical checkups and consultations to prevent infertility issues. (Image courtesy of HEHO)
Doctors from the Reproductive Center of Zhongshan Hospital urge that when choosing a method of conception, one must consider ovarian health and economic factors. They recommend that both men and women should seek medical examinations and consultations early to prevent infertility issues.
Pre-conception Checkups:
- Women: Blood tests to examine ovulation and ovarian function hormones, fallopian tube and uterine imaging, and ultrasound examinations.
- Men: Semen analysis to check sperm count, morphology, motility, and liquefaction time, or antibody and chromosomal examinations.
