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Unexplained Infertility
Approximately 10% of all infertility cases are unexplained. Simply put, this means that there is no known physical or medical reason that conception has not happened. One of the possible reasons for unexplained infertility could b...
Q&A: Luteal Phase Defects and Miscarraige
Q I have a short luteal phase (approx 10 days), and had a miscarriage a few months ago. I have read that a short leutal phase can make it difficult to get and stay pregnant. Any suggestions?
A An inadequate luteal phase occurs w...
Q&A: Could previous Ceserean-Sections interfere with trying to conceive
Q Could previous Ceserean-Sections interfere with trying to conceive? I guess what I am trying to ask is, could scar tissue from 2 previous sections prevent implantation from happening? I have been trying to conceive for 15 months...
Endometriosis and Trying to Conceive
The diagnosis of endometriosis does not mean permanent infertility. It is possible to conceive with endometriosis. The fact is endometriosis affects 5% of all child-bearing females. This means that there are a good number of endom...
Treatments for Infertility
Treatments for infertility can range from simple over-the-counter remedies to invasive procedures, such as surgery. This list covers the generalized treatments to infertility problems.
Female
Hormonal Imbalances Over-the-cou...
Symptoms of Infertility
The first obvious symptom of infertility is the inability to conceive. Unfortunately, most women or men won't discover their infertility until they have tried unsuccessfully to conceive for a period of time. Usually, it takes ma...
What is Endometriosis?
Definition
Endometriosis is an abnormal growth of the endometrium (what normally grows every month inside the uterus, known as the uterine lining) on the outside of the uterus - in places such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries an...
Male Reproductive Concerns
AsthenospermiaThis occurs when the sperm move more slowly than normal, or not at all.
AzoospermiaNo sperm in the semen - possibly due to a blockage.
CryptorchidismOccurs when a testis is not in it's normal position in the ...
Female Reproductive Problems
Anovulation The absence of ovulation.
Blocked or Scarred Fallopian Tubes If the fallopian tubes are blocked, it can cause an ectopic pregnancy or prevent conception from occurring altogether.
Endometriosis A condition in...
Conception Troubles?
If you have been trying to conceive for a long time with no results, there could be a problem. Fertility problems can usually be corrected once they have been pinpointed. A lot of times, when the word infertility is mentioned, p...
