Infertility

Infertility:

Unable to carry a pregnancy and naturally conceive a child is a condition of infertility. It is also known as subfertility.

Causes of infertility:

The main cause of infertility is wrong complex process in one or both. Woman’s brain sends a signal to ovaries by the pituitary gland to make an egg for ovulation. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are involved to bring an egg for ovulation. In women, fertile is at the time of ovulation. A fallopian tube is capturing an egg.

Causes of female infertility:

There are many causes of female infertility such as endometriosis, elevated prolactin, early menopause, fallopian tube blockage and damage, ovulation disorders, pelvic adhesions and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Causes of male infertility:

There are many causes of male infertility such as impaired shape and movement of sperm, cryptorchidism, low sperm concentration, klinefelter’s syndrome, varicocele, infections and blockage of ejaculatory ducts.

Other causes:

• Thyroid problems
• Medications
• Medical conditions such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes or kidney disease
• Certain cancers

Risk factors:

• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Body mass
• Overweight
• Underweight
• Age

Signs and symptoms of infertility:

There are no signs and symptoms of infertility in men. But women with infertility have following signs and symptoms:-

• Problems during sexual activities.
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Enlarged breasts
• Change in voice
• Excess growth in hair.

When to seek medical advice

There is no need to concern about infertility, if you and your partner both have tried to conceive a child and tried to carry a pregnancy for one year regularly. If you have irregular menstrual periods, pelvic inflammatory disease, no menstrual flow for more than six months, repeated miscarriages and pain during menstrual cycles, consider seeking medical advice.

Diagnosis:

Specific tests for women

Confirmation of ovulation: blood tests may be performed by the doctor to examine the levels of hormones for confirmation of ovulation.

Laproscopy: A fallopian tubes, uterus and ovaries are examined by inserting a viewing device into pelvic and abdomen. For entry of the laparoscope, space is creating by transmitted small amount of gas into abdomen. Problems such as scarring and endometriosis can be identified by laparoscopy.

Hysterosalpingography: The conditions of fallopian tubes and uterus may be evaluated by hysterosalpingography. X-ray, surgery and medication will be prescribed by the doctor.

Specific test for men:

Physical examination: Physical examinations will be recommended by the doctor. The doctor can be asked questions related to sexual habits, disabilities and medications.

Semen analysis: Semen analysis will be prescribed by the doctor. Semen specimen for color, quantity and presence of infections in blood may analysis in labortary.