Lisääntymisterapia

Lisääntymisterapia, also known as fertility treatment, refers to a range of medical procedures and interventions designed to help individuals or couples overcome infertility and achieve pregnancy. Infertility is generally defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Lisääntymisterapia encompasses various approaches, from simpler methods to more complex assisted reproductive technologies.

Common lisääntymisterapia techniques include ovulation induction, which involves using medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is another option where sperm is directly placed into the uterus around the time of ovulation. For more significant fertility challenges, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a widely used technique. IVF involves fertilizing eggs with sperm in a laboratory setting and then transferring the resulting embryo(s) into the uterus. Other assisted reproductive technologies include intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, and donor conception, utilizing eggs, sperm, or embryos from a donor.

The decision to pursue lisääntymisterapia is often made after a thorough evaluation of both partners to identify potential causes of infertility. These causes can be diverse, affecting either the male or female partner, or sometimes both. The effectiveness of lisääntymisterapia varies depending on factors such as the cause of infertility, age, and the specific treatment used. It can be an emotionally and financially demanding process, and counseling and support are often integral parts of the treatment journey.