Infertility : Why it is increasing among male and females?

Infertility affects millions of people worldwide- both in male and females. However it is sometimes not possible to explain the causes of infertility and has an impact on their families and communities. Researchers prove there is a significant role for Photo-Bio modulation therapy in treating Infertility.

Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, as mentioned by WHO.

Infertility affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide – and has an impact on their families and communities. Estimates suggest that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals live with infertility globally.

What causes infertility among male and females?

In the male reproductive system, infertility is most commonly caused by problems in the ejection of semen, absence or low levels of sperm, or abnormal shape (morphology) and movement (motility) of the sperm.

In the female reproductive system, infertility may be caused by a range of abnormalities of the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, and the endocrine system, among others.

What are types of infertility?

Infertility can be primary or secondary. Primary infertility is when a pregnancy has never been achieved by a person, and secondary infertility is when at least one prior pregnancy has been achieved.

Fertility care encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Equal and equitable access to fertility care remains a challenge in most countries; particularly in low and middle-income countries. Fertility care is rarely prioritized in national universal health coverage benefit packages.

What causes infertility?

Infertility may be caused by a number of different factors, in either the male or female reproductive systems. However, it is sometimes not possible to explain the causes of infertility.

In the female reproductive system, infertility may be caused by:

1. Tubal disorders such as blocked fallopian tubes, which are in turn caused by untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or complications of unsafe abortion, postpartum sepsis or abdominal/pelvic surgery;

2. Uterine disorders which could be inflammatory in nature (such as such endometriosis), congenital in nature (such as septate uterus), or benign in nature (such as fibroids); disorders of the ovaries, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome and other follicular disorders;

3. Disorders of the endocrine system causing imbalances of reproductive hormones. The endocrine system includes hypothalamus and the pituitary glands. Examples of common disorders affecting this system include pituitary cancers and hypopituitarism.

Photo-Bio modulation therapy in treating Infertility

Ovarian reserve (actively witnessed via, increased AMH and decreased FSH) are intimately tied to optimising fertility by increasing egg quality. There is preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of low level laser therapy in treating Infertility, a study that was performed in an IVF center in Japan used LLLT in women with low or undetectable AMH levels, out of 188 patients treated almost 56% reported pregnancy & 38% reported live births. This study was conducted from April 2010 to Nov. 2015 on patients with low or undetectable AMH level.

They were administered with LLLT for the neck and the abdominal lumbar regions. For better understanding out of 13 patients with an AMH level of 0.1, 6 patients were found to achieve a clinical pregnancy and 5 patients gave birth. An extension of this study showed 50% pregnancy rates.

A study in Denmark showed a 60% pregnancy rate in women who had struggled with infertility of 4 or more years with failure of ART procedures.

Although there are only a few studies on the effectiveness of LLLT several case studies have been reported that LLLT is effective in ovarian age reversal and thus can be used effectively to treat infertility especially in the patients with low AMH levels. More clinical research is needed, although the preliminary studies show high potential for LLLT to be a valuable method in optimizing fertility in women undergoing natural or artificial conception.

Specific patients who would most benefit from photo bio modulation therapies, for natural conception or in combination with assisted reproductive technologies (IVF)

Women with low ovarian reserves.
Women of advanced maternal age.
Men with low sperm count or quality.
Women who have been through multiple cycles of IVF with high retrieval rates but low blastocyst rates.
Women with PCOS ovarian cysts or fibroids.
Women with endometriosis.
Women with poor egg quality.
Women with poor implantation rates repeat pregnancy loss or chemical pregnancies.

Scientific Back-Up

All our cells are powered by little structures called mitochondria. Ovum/ Eggs have about 200 times more mitochondria than any other Cell.

When eggs are developing they use a tremendous amount of energy and early embryo division and implantation requires lots of energy.

After 35yrs the mitochondria wear down, at age 40, 9 out of 10 eggs are normal.

LLLT to the acupressure points, activates ATP in cells, which in-turn increases the quality of cell and reduces oxidative damage. Thus researchers prove there is a significant role of laser therapy in enhancing the fertility of the individual and restoring fertility quality of life.