Posts Tagged ‘Causes Of Infertility’
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
If you’ve been having difficulty becoming pregnant naturally and you’ve never been tested for endometriosis, it may be time.
Endometriosis is a common cause of female infertility, but it’s often undiagnosed. That’s because endometriosis symptoms mimic PMS and other female-related conditions that do not affect fertility.
Some of the symptoms associated with endometriosis include:
- Pelvic pain, especially right before and during menstruation.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Pain during yearly pelvic examinations.
- Pain during bowel movements.
Obviously, the type and intensity of pain experienced by women varies. For some, it’s nagging; for others, it’s excruciating. And because endometriosis is so undiagnosed, numerous individuals who have female infertility issues don’t ever realize the true cause of their fertility problems.
That’s one of the reasons it’s so critical to choose a reproductive health specialist, like those at Philadelphia and Reading Pennsylvania area’s Reproductive Science Institute (RSI), to examine your particular case. If it is determined through testing that you have endometriosis, your fertility specialist may recommend assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as IVF and IUI to help you get pregnant.
Remember – the first step is diagnosis. From there, treatment can begin.
Endometriosis Statistics:
- Over 5.5 million American women are estimated to have endometriosis.
- About 30-40% of females with endometriosis suffer from infertility.
- Endometriosis is one of the top three causes of infertility in America.
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Monday, June 13th, 2011
If you’ve had difficulty becoming pregnant, you may be considering fertility treatments. However, the options available – not to mention the confusing information distributed by some unreliable sources – may be enough to make your head spin.
That’s why we strongly suggest that you write down questions/concerns/ideas before visiting your chosen fertility clinic. Below are 12 topics you’ll probably want to address for peace of mind and education.
1. How can we discover why I’m unable to get pregnant?
2. What are the causes of infertility in women my age?
3. Am I a good candidate for fertility treatments?
4. What will the evaluation process be like?
5. What fertility treatments do you have available?
6. Which fertility treatments have historically worked best for women my age?
7. What is the treatment process like? Is there much downtime?
8. What are the risk associated with IVF, IUI and other forms of fertility treatments?
9. Does my insurance carrier typically cover any aspect of fertility treatments?
10. What payment options exist if I go forward with fertility treatments which are not covered by insurance?
11. How long has your clinic’s medical staff been doing this type of work?
12. What type(s) of psychological preparation should I consider if I go forward with fertility treatments?
Of course, you’re likely to have additional considerations based on your unique fertility situation. As we noted above, write down everything you’ll want to know to make an informed decision for yourself and your family. Then, bring it (and a notebook) with you when you first meet with your fertility specialist.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Does ethnicity have anything to do with infertility and IVF success? There have been numerous studies to determine if there is a link between a person’s “family tree” history and whether or not he or she is likely to have more fertility treatment problems than others.
The good news is that for those of Hispanic origin, IVF success shouldn’t pose any greater problem than it would for non-Hispanic fertility treatment patients, according to a recent report released by Reuters Health in May, 2011.
The study was conducted (and findings issued) by researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. Hundreds of Hispanic women (most of whom were Mexican-American) who had undergone IVF over a period of 10 years were analyzed and tracked. In the end, 26% of those in the study became pregnant, the same percentage as their non-Hispanic counterparts. (It should be noted that the causes of infertility for Hispanics and non-Hispanics did have different causes, though that’s a topic for another study.)
The study corroborates a study from 2010 that had relatively similar findings.
The news is met with optimism from Hispanic females who might be concerned about their statistical chances of conceiving children through the IVF process. And if you’re one of the millions of Hispanic individuals looking for a reputable fertility clinic in the Philadelphia area, we encourage you to give RSI’s team a call to schedule a consultation.
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Ever wonder what causes or contributes to a woman or man’s infertility? Our 3-part series takes a brief look at 25 factors that can result in infertility for males and females.
- 8. Dietary and Weight Issues – Obesity and malnutrition are serious contributors to infertility. Any adult above or below normal BMI levels may find him- or herself unable to have a child without assistance from a reproductive health specialist.
- 9. Endometriosis – Not only is endometriosis a painful condition experienced by hundreds of thousands of women, but it’s also one of the leading causes of infertility. Ironically, many women with endometriosis do not realize they have the condition (despite the pain/discomfort associated with it) until they experience fertility problems.
- 10. Genetic Conditions – Carrying an extra X or Y chromosome can lead to infertility in both men and women.
- 11. “Hostile” Cervical Mucus – A woman’s cervical mucus may actually be considered “hostile” to the sperm of her partner. Essentially, this means the mucus does not allow fertility to take place because it sees the sperm as an invader. There are numerous treatments to handle this type of situation.
- 12. Low Sperm Count and/or Motility – If a male’s sperm count is too low OR if his sperm do not have the power to get to the egg, infertility will likely result.
- 13. Medical Conditions – Some medical conditions such as diabetes and Crohn’s disease are contributing factors to infertility in both males and females.
- 14. Medications – Some medications may inhibit fertility in those taking them; therefore, it’s critical to always understand possible side effects when trying to have a child.
- 15. Ovulation Disorders – Ovulation is critical to fertility. If a woman’s body is not ovulating on a regular basis, there will either be a) no egg for the sperm to fertilize or b) an egg available for fertilization only some of the time. Fortunately, there are prescription medications like Clomid that can help women ovulate.
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
While reading up on fertility issues, causes of infertility and female infertility, you may have come across the topic of hostile cervical mucus or you may have even been told by a doctor that you have hostile cervical mucus yourself. But what does that mean and how does it play a role in infertility?
Cervical mucus is crucial in guiding sperm into the uterus where it will meet the egg for fertilization. It protects sperm from the typically acidic environment of the vagina, as well as being able to determine and slow sperm that are abnormal and keep them from reaching the egg. If cervical mucus not the right consistency or completely lacking then any sperm entering the vagina will not have the right environment to help it get to the uterus and reaching its ultimate destination of fertilizing an egg. It’s normal for cervical mucus to change in consistency throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle, but in a typical cycle the cervical mucus will reach an ideal state around the middle of the cycle, when ovulation occurs. Cervical mucus can be considered hostile due to: ineffective or low levels of estrogen, presence of anti-sperm antibodies, thick and sticky consistency and in some cases it has occurred in women who are taking Clomid.
The positive in all of this is that hostile cervical mucus is a condition that can fairly easily be corrected by your fertility doctor. Set up a consultation today!
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
For many couples, hearing the word “infertility” brings forth assumptions of serious problems that cannot be easily remedied. However, for many people, infertility is only a temporary state and can be reversed, especially if the problem is one of irregular ovulation.
Many women do not realize that they are ovulating at inconsistent intervals. Regardless of the reasons for their problems, the end result is an inability to become pregnant due to sperm being unable to essentially “connect” with an egg.
Reproductive health science specialists will be able to determine if a woman is ovulating regularly; if not, she can try a number of different ways to get her body to a regular rhythm through a variety of means, including diet, exercise and medication.
Remember that infertility is only a symptom. Until the problem comes to the forefront, it’s just a diagnosis and shouldn’t cause immediate bells of alarm or worry.
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
If you watch much television, you’ll realize that infertility is a commonly-used script device. It’s especially handy on soap operas or dramas because it adds another dimension to a character and/or couple. However, it’s rarely portrayed in a real light.
Below, we’ve taken a look at TV infertility versus Real Life infertility. The differences are quite obvious.
- TV Infertility: The woman is typically the infertile one.
- Real Infertility: In real world cases, about a third of infertility cases are because the female is infertile, a third is because the male is infertile and a third are caused by other specific reasons.
- TV Infertility: When it suits writers, infertility can suddenly “right” itself.
- Real Infertility: As most people who have experienced infertility realize, infertility doesn’t usually reverse itself. It’s just not that easy.
- TV Infertility: Characters with infertility either treat it casually or super-dramatically.
- Real Infertility: In everyday life, people deal with infertility in a number of ways. Though some are at the extremes, most are in the middle — they have good days and bad days.
- TV Infertility: A true “diagnosis” is never discussed. It’s as if the infertility is a mystery.
- Real Infertility: Although infertility sometimes is a mystery to physicians, there are many ways to pinpoint the causes of infertility.
We’d like to hear your experiences on this topic. What have you noticed (pro or con) about the treatment of infertility on TV versus what happens in real life?
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