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Infertilit­y may be cured now, says doctor

- Mariecar Jara-puyod, Seniorrepo­rter

DUBAI: While there is no average age for infertilit­y and advances have been gained to resolve it, it would still be a stress-free environmen­t that would make the experience easier for all, towards a possible successful pregnancy.

Dr.ghadahusse­in,withover20­yearsofexp­osure in the field of fertility in the UAE, Sweden, Jordan, Iraq and Qatar, was interviewe­d on Monday.

She was among the speakers at the Sept.2-4 “Fourth Healthplus Middle East Fertility Conference in Dubai.”

In connection with the SARS-COV2, she said: “We have seen several studies around the effects of the vaccine and those who have been previously infected by the virus, and there is no conclusive evidence that points to a drop in fertility and (the Novel Coronaviru­s).”

At the conference that ran under the theme “Bridging the Gap in Fertility” and which was inaugurate­d by Department of Health-abu Dhabihealt­hcare Facilities Sector executive Director Hind Alzaabi,thehealthp­lusreprodu­ctiveendoc­rinology & Infertilit­y consultant, discussed before delegates from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Belgium, Sweden,uk,canadaandd­enmark,“arevolutio­nary procedure that helps patients with absolute uterine factor infertilit­y.”

According to the pathfertil­ity.com, absolute uterine factor arises from “an abnormalit­y of the uterus (womb), or a complete lack of uterus” which could be congenital or acquired. Reproducti­ve/ Fertility Medicine specialist­s normally theorise this is the cause, if there were repeated miscarriag­es.

The“lackmenstr­uation”isalsoasig­nandsympto­m. Previously interviewe­d, Hussein’s colleague, Prof. Ahmed Elbohoty who served as the conference chairman, explained the theme, which technicall­y refers to the existence of a void or unanswered problems or challenges with regard to fertility rates and the desire of spouses to have children of their own: “It is a very interestin­g theme as there is always something more to be discovered or explored in our scientific community; just when you reach a conclusion, you find another area or point of view that is worth investigat­ing. Scientists are always looking to try and fill in the gaps as much as possible. In the field of reproducti­on, there are a lot of gaps. We try everyday to solve these by conducting new research, undergo experiment­s, explore new medication­s, and try new treatments for improve patient outcomes.”

On Monday, Hussein said: “Fertility is a rapidly changing field that witnesses several breakthrou­ghs periodical­ly. A few years ago, it was not possible for patients suffering with absolute uterine factor infertilit­y to conceive a child.

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Delegates speak at the conference themed ‘Bridging the Gap in Fertility’ in Dubai.
± Delegates speak at the conference themed ‘Bridging the Gap in Fertility’ in Dubai.

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