Follicular study ( also known as ovulation tracking ) is frequently the first test which many gynecologists advise for their infertile patients. At first glance, this would make sense. The process involves a series of vaginal ultrasound scans which will determine your precise ovulation time. You then must engage in sexual intercourse at just the right time, the objective being to match the sperm with a ripe egg that will be fertilized. Pregnancy occurs and the baby arrives several months later! This seems like a failsafe solution if you are young and all your test results are normal.
Unfortunately,
this is not the case and many patients have unrealistic expectations of
follicular tracking. The success rate of
this practice is only about 10% in healthy women with perfect cycles. Human reproduction is not very efficient and
timing intercourse is probably not the solution if fertility is
questionable. Couples struggling with
fertility are already stressed.
Gynecologists
frequently forget the downside of follicular
studies. Taking the time from a work
schedule or home life to have the ultrasounds done can create stress for the
prospective parents. What’s even worse
is the emotional stress and loss of spontaneity during sex. This can be deterring to even the most
healthy sex life. While women become
focused on the exact time of ovulation and the need for perfectly timed
intercourse, men feel like all the fun has been taken out of one of their
favorite pastimes. This “baby lust” can
negatively impact the emotional and sexual relationship between the couple and
cause marital discord. Men begin to feel they are taking a backseat to the
process of conception. Male complaints include feelings of being
sexually diminished and feeling like they are only being used as a sperm
donor.
Dr. Malpani does not want any of his infertile patients to feel this way. Do not cheat
yourself out of happiness just to have a baby !
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