On World Fertility Day, we consult the Dr. Sonia Molina, responsible for the Section of Reproductive Medicine of the Gynecology Service of Rawson Hospital, the only public institution in the province that performs fertility treatments and is a receiving center in the Cuyo area, on treatments and advice for people who are thinking about or trying to have a child.
What is fertility?
It is the ability of a woman to achieve a pregnancy and give birth to a live newborn.
When could a couple be considered to have infertility problems?
- In women under 35 years of age, after a year of unprotected sex on the fertile days of the period.
- In women over 35 years of age after 6 months of trying.
What are the causes of infertility in a woman and a man?
The causes are multiple and the couple must be evaluated as a whole. If it is a single woman or equal partner who intends to conceive, the woman who wishes to be pregnant should be studied. In general, the studies evaluate the uterine, tubal, hormonal factor and the spermogram in the male.
It is also important to emphasize that healthy habits such as NOT SMOKING, EATING A VARIED AND BALANCED FOOD, notably influence in fertility, both in women and men.
What are the assisted reproductive techniques at Hospital Rawson?
In the hospital we perform the following high and low complexity techniques:
- Ovulation stimulation and induction for timed intercourse
- Ovulation stimulation and induction for intrauterine insemination
- Ovulation stimulation and induction for In Vitro Fertilization (high complexity)
How many treatments have been performed in the hospital since the beginning and how many in the year 2020?
Since we started in August 2014 we have seen around 1,000 patients per year.
20 low complexity treatments are performed per month.
As of 2018, it begins with high complexity and 10 treatments were carried out, 30 in 2019, 20 in 2020 and 15 treatments between January and May 2021.
In addition, we carry out preservation of fertility in cancer patients vitrifying oocytes, ovarian tissue and semen before starting chemo and radiotherapy.
How is the team of the Reproductive Medicine Section and its specialties made up?
The Reproductive Medicine team of the Gynecology Service is made up of a multidisciplinary team of Physicians specialized in Reproductive Medicine accredited by the Argentine Society of Reproductive Medicine (SAMeR), a Graduate in Psychology specialized in Human Reproduction accredited by SAMeR, a senior Embryologist accredited by SAMeR, and Graduates in Social Work.
Recommendations for fertility care
- Healthy lifestyle habits.
- Stay at an appropriate weight.
- Periodic Gynecological Controls.
Some factors that can influence not conceiving a pregnancy:
- Eating disorders (obesity, low weight, bulimia, anorexia, among others) can hinder reproductive capacity.
- Consumption of tobacco, alcohol in excess or other substances that damage fertility.
- Sexually transmitted infections.
What to do before looking for a pregnancy?
Carry out a Preconception Consultation with the health team.
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