LibraryInfertility: Causes & Treatments

One in eight couples will find out they’re infertile.  Some of those couples will learn why they’re having trouble conceiving, others will be left with an unexplained mystery.  Find out more about the disease state, causes of infertility, and treatment options.


FAQs

What is PCOS?

Answer:

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a health disorder that often affects a woman’s ability to ovulate and conceive. PCOS is technically a hormonal imbalance, earmarked by any two of the following three characteristics: overproduction of androgens (male hormones); irregular menstrual cycles; and an ultrasound demonstrating polycystic appearing ovaries.

Is PCOS common?

Answer:

Somewhere around one in ten women of reproductive age have been diagnosed as having PCOS in the U.S.

What is tubal factor infertility?

Answer:

Tubal factor infertility is defined as either being complete or partial blockage and/or scarring of the fallopian tubes. Tubal factor infertility causes a disruption of egg pick up and transport, fertilization, and also embryo transport from the fallopian tube down into the uterus where the embryo implants.

What causes tubal factor infertility?

Answer:

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Scar Tissue caused by Endometriosis, and Scar Tissue caused by Surgery.


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