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Fertility racket: Docs warn against misleading advices, call for practical approach

Hyderabad: Doctors and experts in the city acknowledge that while the declining fertility rate is a well-established fact, many practical solutions for conception are being overlooked due to misleading advice. This has resulted in recent fraud cases involving the Srushti Fertility Centre. They emphasise that common issues, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men, can negatively impact sperm count. However, instead of addressing these basic issues, patients are often led to explore costly options that ultimately fail. The anxiety faced by many couples is being exploited, pushing them towards illegal treatments that are often ineffective. According to Dr Shivaraj Manoharan, andrologist, urologist, and male fertility consultant at KIMS Kondapur, societal biases often lead to overlooking male factors in women's infertility diagnoses. "Since 1983, the average sperm count has declined from 40 million to 20 million per millilitre, close to the 15 million threshold for fertility. When couples seek fertility help, initial tests mainly focus on women, neglecting male factors and simple infections in the reproductive systems. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo By then, it's often too late," he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He also noted that simple medications can treat infections in both men and women, allowing them to conceive. Often, the DNA Fragmentation Index in men is overlooked, which can actually gauge the possibilities of fertility. Another crucial factor, yet frequently ignored before pursuing fertility treatments, is stress. Dr M Saradhi Goud, a consultant psychiatrist at Kamineni Hospital, states, "In modern-day lifestyle, stress is a key reason why women are unable to conceive. Stress affects both men and women, contributing to this issue. Often, people approach us too late for stress management, but it is better to understand stress levels and seek help accordingly before pursuing any fertility assistance. " Relationship issues also cause stress; it is important to seek counselling instead of running around for costly treatments, he added. Dr Jyothy Reddy, a fertility specialist at Shreya Hospital, advises couples to seek a second opinion to avoid suggestive or potentially exploitative advice. She warned that delayed diagnosis can lead women to reach an age where conception becomes hindered by a lack of necessary egg production.