Infertility is not a “female-only” problem. Let’s look at the numbers: around one-third of all infertility cases are related to female factors, another one-third are related to male factors, and the remaining one-third are due to a combination of factors. As such, it is important for both partners to undergo comprehensive fertility testing before embarking on their desired course of treatment.<\/p>\n Further reading: <\/strong>Everything you need to know about Ob-Gyns in Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n The “best position for getting pregnant” is an age-old debate with countless theories for either or. However, the truth is that it doesn’t really matter. According to Dr. Jennifer Gunter<\/a>, an Ob-Gyn and women’s health blogger, “sperm is motile, so it doesn’t need gravity to get where it goes. It has to go up the uterus and into the fallopian tubes which is a lot to navigate, and hanging upside down is not going to help that.”<\/p>\n Further reading: <\/strong>Why it’s time for men to talk about mental health<\/a><\/p>\n One of the most common male fertility myths in Hong Kong is that men don’t have a biological clock. Both men and women experience an age-related decline in their fertility, albeit at different rates. According to Healthy Matters<\/a>, while sperm is continuously being produced throughout a man’s life, semen quality and concentration does decrease with age.<\/p>\n Further reading: <\/strong>Why it’s time for men to talk about mental health<\/a><\/p>\n Age is a big factor when it comes to conceiving, but it is not the be-all-end-all. While global studies and statistics do show that the risk of infertility increases after age 35, it doesn’t mean that your chances of conceiving are zero. It is important to remember that statistics are based on a generalized research sample and not your individual chances, which are unknown.<\/p>\n Further reading: <\/strong>Pregnant after 35? Tips for a healthy pregnancy<\/a><\/p>\n Even though IVF is the most popular Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to help couples conceive, it is important to remember that IVF is not fool-proof. The chances of success with IVF depend on a range of factors, such as age, sperm health, etc., so it helps to manage expectations. As such, seeing a fertility specialist early on to assess your fertility treatment options is key.<\/p>\n Further reading: <\/strong>Finding the best medical coverage for IVF in Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n Another common fertility myth is that health insurance plans<\/a> tend to cover fertility treatment. On the contrary, fertility treatment is one of the most common health insurance exclusions<\/a>, meaning most plans won’t cover ART treatments like IVF. This is because fertility treatments tend to be very costly and are usually considered an “elective procedure” (i.e. treatments that are scheduled in advance and do not involve a medical emergency).<\/p>\n![\"Health](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WP-Banner-revamp-final-20221207_2.-Couple-final.jpg?resize=700%2C303&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are the most common fertility myths in Hong Kong?<\/h2>\n
Myth #1: Infertility is a “female problem”<\/h3>\n
Myth #2: Sex positions matter<\/h3>\n
Myth #3: Men don’t have a biological clock<\/h3>\n
Myth #4: I can’t get pregnant after age 35<\/h3>\n
Myth #5: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) always works<\/h3>\n
Myth #6: My health insurance plan covers fertility treatment<\/h3>\n