Millions of women suffer from blocked fallopian tubes, and the condition is one of the most common causes of infertility. Fallopian tubes can be blocked because of scarring caused by injury or infection, but the underlying cause of the condition is sometimes unknown. Although common, blocked fallopian tubes are rarely a cause for serious concern. […]
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WHAT IS FALLOPIAN TUBE BLOCKAGE? Fallopian tube obstruction is a major cause of female infertility.Blocked fallopian tubes are unable to let the ovum and the sperm converge, thus making fertilization impossible. Fallopian Tubes are also known as oviducts, uterine tubes, and salpinges (singular salpinx). Blocked Fallopian tubes are responsible for 40% of infertility in women. Fallopian tubal infertility is […]
WHAT IS HYDROSALPINX? A hydrosalpinx is a specific type of fallopian tube blockage. The fallopian tubes extend from the uterus, one on the right and one on the left. If they become blocked or infected, infertility may result. Hydrosalpinx blockages are present in 10 to 30 percent of tubal infertility cases. CAUSES OF HYDROSALPINX A hydrosalpinx is when […]
So, you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a while, but nothing is happening. Why are you not getting pregnant? There are many possible reasons, including ovulation irregularities, structural problems in the reproductive system, low sperm count, or an underlying problem. While infertility can have symptoms like irregular periods or severe menstrual cramps, the truth is that most causes of infertility are […]
Male infertility is responsible for almost half of all cases of couples experiencing trouble conceiving. While it is true that men have far less causes of infertility compared to women, varicocele (pronounced VAR-ih-koe-seel) is a leading cause of male infertility. This condition is quite common. About 40% of infertile men have a varicocele. WHAT IS A VARICOCELE? […]
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors of the uterus. Uterine fibroids are also known as leiomyomata, myomas or uterine polyps. Uterine fibroids grow within the muscles of the uterus, on the outside of the uterus, hang in the uterine cavity or very rarely form within the cervix. They can range in size from microscopic to several […]
WHAT IS OVARIAN CYSTS? Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths in a woman’s ovaries. The development of an ovarian cyst/s may happen in just one or both of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts can become so large that they rupture, or cause damage to the ovary. Very large ovarian cysts can cause displacement of the reproductive organs. […]
WHAT IS SPERM MOTILITY? Sperm motility is the ability of sperm to move efficiently. This is important in fertility because sperm need to move through the woman’s reproductive tract to reach and fertilize her egg. Poor sperm motility can be a cause of male factor infertility. There are two kinds of sperm motility, referring to […]
Clomid is an oral medication that can be used to stimulate ovulation. It works by blocking estrogen receptors at the hypothalamus, which is an important “hormonal control center” for the body. When this happens, the hypothalamus is stimulated to release follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). These are the naturally occurring ovarian stimulants, […]
DEFINITION OF FIBROIDS Fibroids are tumors that form in the uterus and affect one in five women. While the word “tumor” can seem scary, fibroids are benign, or noncancerous. They can cause bothersome symptoms, however, such as heavy or painful periods, uncomfortable fullness in your abdomen, frequent urination, pain during sexual intercourse and lower-back pain. […]