Lisääntymishoitojen

Lisääntymishoitojen, also known as fertility treatments, refers to a range of medical procedures and therapies designed to help individuals or couples who are experiencing difficulties conceiving a child. These treatments address various causes of infertility, which can stem from issues related to either the male or female reproductive system, or a combination of factors.

Commonly used lisääntymishoitojen include ovulation induction, where medication is used to stimulate the ovaries to release eggs. Another widely recognized treatment is intrauterine insemination (IUI), where prepared sperm is directly placed into the uterus around the time of ovulation. For more complex cases, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a significant option. IVF involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body in a laboratory setting, and then transferring the resulting embryo(s) into the uterus. Other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) also exist, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, often used when male factor infertility is a concern.

The decision to undergo lisääntymishoitojen is often a complex one, involving medical assessment, counseling, and consideration of personal circumstances, success rates, and potential risks. These treatments have significantly improved the chances of conception for many individuals and couples facing infertility.