FIBROIDS AND FERTILITY What are fibroids? Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumors of muscle tissue in the uterus. They are also called myomas or leiomyomas. Fibroids occur when a single muscle cell in the wall of the uterus multiplies and grows to form a noncancerous tumor. Fibroids can change the shape or size of the […]
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WHAT IS OLIGOSPERMIA? Oligospermia is a medical condition found in men, which is characterised by a low sperm count in their semen. To impregnate a woman, a healthy amount of sperm in a man’s semen is usually necessary. If the sperm count is less than 15 million sperm per millilitre (mL), then the condition is […]
Fibroids can drastically alter a woman’s quality of life. For example, a very large fibroid can expand the uterus to the size of a second-trimester pregnancy and press against the bowel or bladder, causing constipation or frequent urination. Fibroids are also occasionally associated with infertility, miscarriage, and premature labor. But the most common complaint is […]
WHAT IS AZOOSPERMIA? Men with no sperm in their semen have a condition called azoospermia. The average man has 100–300 million sperm in his semen, but if there is no sperm, it can be difficult for couples to get pregnant. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF AZOOSPERMIA: Obstructive Azoospermia Non-Obstructive Azoospermia We can diagnose azoospermia by […]
DEFINITION OF LOW SPERM COUNT Low sperm count means that the fluid (semen) you ejaculate during an orgasm contains fewer sperm than normal. A low sperm count is also called oligospermia (ol-ih-go-SPUR-me-uh). A complete absence of sperm is called azoospermia. Your sperm count is considered lower than normal if you have fewer than 15 million […]
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MAIN CAUSES OF LOW SPERM COUNT A man has several numbers that serve as indicators of good health: cholesterol, blood pressure and weight/BMI to name a few. What most people refer to as a sperm count is actually a sperm concentration, as it represents the number of sperm present in one milliliter (mL) of semen. […]
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WHAT IS HYDROSALPINX? A hydrosalpinx is the medical name for a fallopian tube that has become filled with fluid due to injury or infection. The fallopian tubes normally function to catch an egg each month as it is released from the ovary; the tubes are the meeting place for egg and sperm and the mechanism […]
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WHAT IS HORMONAL IMBALANCE? Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. Produced in the endocrine glands, these powerful chemicals travel around your bloodstream telling tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism and reproduction. When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have too much or too little […]
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One of the major causes of infertility in women is blocked fallopian tubes. These tubes are the pathway for the egg to reach the uterus and whenever they are blocked, it can prevent conception. A blockage in the fallopian tubes may happen because of numerous reasons, such as damage, inflammation or twisting. Such things can […]
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A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum). A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. Varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility. However, not all varicoceles […]
