Infertility

Infertility

InfertilityIs the inability to have biological children

Major causes of Infertility in Female

EndometriosisOvulation problemsPoor egg qualityPolycystic ovary syndromeFemale tube blockages

Endometriosis

is a condition in which endometrial tissue, the uterine lining that sheds with each monthly period grows outside the uterus

Causes/Symptoms:

- painful menstrual periods- irregular or heavy bleeding- repeated miscarriages

Procedure/Treatment:

- Laparoscopic surgery

Ovulation problems

Are conditions that prevent the release of a mature egg from the ovary

Causes/Symptoms:

-Absent or infrequent periods-Heavy or light bleeding

Procedure/Treatment

- Ovulation-stimulating drugs

Poor egg quality

Is caused by damaged eggs or developed by chromosomal abnormalities

Causes/Symptoms:

-Age related

Procedure/Treatment

- Egg donation or surrogacy

Polycystic ovary syndrome

is having ovaries with many small cysts acquiring hormonal imbalances and do not ovulate regularly

Causes/Symptoms:

- Irregular menstruation-Excessive hair growth-Weight gain-Acne

Procedure/Treatment

- Ovulation-stimulating drugs

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Female tube blockages

Are blocked or damaged fallopian tubes preventing eggs from uterus and sperm from reaching the egg

Causes/Symptoms:

- pelvic inflammatory disease-Sexually transmitted diseases-Sterilization surgery

Procedure/Treatment

- Laparoscopic surgery

Female tube blockages

Male tube blockages

Are obstructions in the vas deferens or epididymis

Causes/Symptoms:

- pelvic inflammatory disease-Sexually transmitted diseases-Sterilization surgery

Procedure/Treatment

- Ovulation-stimulating drugs

Sperm problems

Having low or no sperm counts, poor sperm motility or abnormally-shaped sperm

Causes/Symptoms:

- Age-Emotional Stress-Impotence

Procedure/Treatment

-Boosting sperm production-Artificial insemination

Sperm Allergy

Is a situation where infertile women and men have immune reactions to sperm

Causes/Symptoms:

- An itchy feeling after making love

Procedure/Treatment

-Sperm washing intrauterine insemination and immunosuppressive drugs

Unexplained and Combination Infertility

Unexplained infertilityis termed when doctors cannot determine the cause of infertility after a full series of tests and assessments

Combination infertilityIs the term used when both male and female have infertility problems

What can you do to prevent Infertility?

Avoid drugs and medications known to lead fertility problems like steroid

Avoid excessive exercise or stress

Avoid contact with environmental hazards

Avoid frequent high temperature activities like hot baths

Avoid excessive exercises or stressAvoid smoking and limit caffeine

and alcohol intakeControl diseases like diabetes and

hypothyroidismWell balanced nutritious diet with

plenty of folate like fresh fruits and vegetables

Have proper weight by following management guidelines

Undergo physical examinations for detection of early signs of infections or abnormalities