Presentation
The etiologies of unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss remain unclear and present a scientific challenge. Oxidative stress may be a piece in this puzzle. [eurekaselect.com]
[…] infertility (such as smoking, mentioned further below) does not necessarily cause infertility, and even if a woman is definitely infertile, the infertility cannot definitely be blamed on any single risk factor even if the risk factor is (or has been) present [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
- Underweight
Being overweight or underweight can affect the release of eggs from the ovaries each month leading to irregular periods and problems conceiving. [yourhormones.info]
In women, being underweight, being overweight, or exercising too much may be associated with infertility. In both men and women, drinking alcohol at moderate or heavy levels may be a factor in infertility. [acog.org]
Acquired [ edit ] According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), age, smoking, sexually transmitted infections, and being overweight or underweight can all affect fertility. [3] In broad sense, acquired factors practically include [en.wikipedia.org]
- Pain
Women with endometriosis are likely to have painful and heavy periods, lower abdominal pain, painful sexual intercourse or a combination of these symptoms. How common is infertility in women? Infertility occurs in around 12% of women in the UK. [yourhormones.info]
You will be asked questions about your menstrual period, abnormal bleeding or discharge from the vagina, pelvic pain, and disorders that can affect reproduction such as thyroid disease. [acog.org]
Urogenital
- Salpingitis
Salpingitis isthmica nodosa. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2009;52:434-435. Okeke TC, Ikeako LC, Ezenyeaku CCT. Endometriosis: a review article. Niger J Med. 2011;20(3):191-199. Chamie LP, Blasbalg R, Pereira RM, et al. [ijrcog.org]
Workup
Hysterosalpingography in the workup of female infertility: indications, technique, and diagnostic funding. Insights Imaging. 2012;3:475-83. Kim MY, Rha SE, Oh SN. MR imaging findings of hydrosalpinx: a comprehensive review. [ijrcog.org]
Microbiology
- Human Papillomavirus
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Infections that are spread by sexual contact, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes, syphilis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [acog.org]
Colonoscopy
- Polyps
Surgery Surgery may help women with fibroids, uterine polyps, scarring, or endometriosis. Surgery may also be an option for some women with blocked fallopian tubes, but it depends on your age and the type of blockage. [hormone.org]
Treatment
What treatments are available? The first and most important treatment is to ensure the woman is in the best possible health to conceive. [yourhormones.info]
What infertility treatments are available? BACK TO TOP [nichd.nih.gov]
[…] in the form of traditional healers and expensive Western treatments. [65] The limited access to treatment in many areas can lead to extreme and sometimes illegal acts in order to produce a child. [63] [65] Marital role [ edit ] Men in some countries [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment of infertility depends on the cause, how long you’ve had the problem, and your age. [academic.oup.com]
Etiology
The etiologies of unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss remain unclear and present a scientific challenge. Oxidative stress may be a piece in this puzzle. [eurekaselect.com]
Epidemiology
"Celiac disease and reproductive disorders: meta-analysis of epidemiologic associations and potential pathogenic mechanisms". Hum. Reprod. Update (Meta-Analysis. Review). 20 (4): 582–93. doi : 10.1093/humupd/dmu007. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
This article addresses the role of OS in female infertility, the effect it has on assisted reproductive techniques, and OS prevention strategies including the use of in-vivo and in-vitro antioxidant supplementation. [eurekaselect.com]
“Moreover, a healthy diet, regular exercise and a good lifestyle are important to prevent infertility.” Roughly 1 in 10 women of childbearing age have difficulty getting pregnant. [reuters.com]
[ edit ] Acquired female infertility may be prevented through identified interventions: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle. [en.wikipedia.org]