Patient's question:
Now I'm not sure if I'm suffering from infertility, I want to know some precautions about infertility.Doctor's answer:
Hello! For your situation, you should pay attention to the following aspects:Precautions Before Infertility Treatment
1. Do Not Worry About Menarche
Generally, women experience menarche around the age of 14. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, indicating that the reproductive system has gradually matured. It is nothing to be overly concerned about. However, some girls lacking knowledge about physiology may feel shy and develop psychological burdens. During menstruation, they may worry excessively, even to the point of being unable to eat or sleep. Over time, this can lead to what traditional Chinese medicine refers to as "qi stagnation." Qi stagnation can cause blood stasis, and blood stasis can damage the uterine ligaments. If the uterine ligaments are damaged, infertility may occur after marriage. Therefore, when girls experience menarche, they should pay attention to understanding this physiological knowledge and proper handling methods. This will help alleviate their concerns, making it easier to conceive after marriage.
2. Pay Attention to Menstrual Hygiene
During menstruation, if hygiene is not maintained properly, it is easy to contract various gynecological diseases, such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, vulvitis, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, adnexitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. These conditions can hinder conception after marriage. So, how should one maintain hygiene during menstruation? Overall, maintain a positive and cheerful mental state; rest appropriately and avoid overexertion; eat warm and hot foods, avoiding cold and cool foods; maintain regular and comfortable living habits, avoiding sitting or lying in wet places or wading in rain. Additionally, menstrual pads should be washed frequently, underwear and sanitary napkins should be changed regularly, and avoid frequent full-body showers to prevent catching colds.
3. Early Treatment for Irregular Menstruation
Irregular menstruation refers to changes in the menstrual period, color, or volume, or the occurrence of amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, or metrorrhagia. Most infertile women experience these symptoms to varying degrees. Therefore, irregular menstruation can be seen as a signal of difficulty conceiving. The causes of irregular menstruation in teenage girls are relatively simple, making treatment easier. Thus, if teenage girls have irregular menstruation, they should seek early treatment to ensure a full recovery and avoid future complications. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is generally effective.
4. Delay Marriage if Menstruation Is Delayed
Some teenage girls have a delayed menarche, with menstruation appearing only after the age of 18–20, and their periods are light, pale, and thin. This indicates that the reproductive system's function is relatively low. After marriage, not only will they be unable to conceive, but their menstrual condition may worsen, eventually leading to amenorrhea or other complications. Therefore, teenage girls with delayed menstruation and slower development should exercise regularly and supplement with medication as needed.
Symptoms Related to the Male Partner
1. Normal ovulation of eggs
2. Normal semen containing healthy sperm
3. The ability of eggs and sperm to meet and combine in the fallopian tubes to form a zygote
4. Smooth transportation of the zygote into the uterine cavity
5. The endometrium is fully prepared to support the implantation of the zygote