One of the potential options is egg freezing for women and sperm freezing for men, in this process couples can freeze their eggs and sperm in their younger days (when their fertility rate is higher) while securing the possibility of pregnancy in the future. 

Another option is undergoing IUI (Intrauterine insemination) procedure; it is a less complicated procedure where the sperm is directly injected into the uterus to increase the chances of getting pregnant. IUI is typically considered for a couple where a female partner has a higher fertility rate and a male partner deals with the issue of low sperm count. 

IVF (In vitro fertilisation) is an expensive but commonly known procedure in today’s time. During IVF, the developed eggs are collected from a woman’s ovaries and fertilised by sperm in a laboratory. This then results in the formation of embryos that are again transferred into the uterus.

Couples can also opt for adoption by providing love and a home to children in need. 

Surrogacy can be a suitable choice for couples who are unable to conceive but still wish to have biological children. The decision to pursue surrogacy involves careful consideration of the numerous regulations and guidelines that govern the process, ensuring that all parties involved are protected and that the arrangement is conducted ethically and legally. By navigating these established protocols, couples can explore the possibility of expanding their family through surrogacy in a safe and regulated manner.

With inputs from Dr Surabhi Siddhartha, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar. 

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