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Infertility
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InfertilityIs the inability to have biological children
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Major causes of Infertility in Female
EndometriosisOvulation problemsPoor egg qualityPolycystic ovary syndromeFemale tube blockages
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Endometriosis
is a condition in which endometrial tissue, the uterine lining that sheds with each monthly period grows outside the uterus
Causes/Symptoms:
- painful menstrual periods- irregular or heavy bleeding- repeated miscarriages
Procedure/Treatment:
- Laparoscopic surgery
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Ovulation problems
Are conditions that prevent the release of a mature egg from the ovary
Causes/Symptoms:
-Absent or infrequent periods-Heavy or light bleeding
Procedure/Treatment
- Ovulation-stimulating drugs
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Poor egg quality
Is caused by damaged eggs or developed by chromosomal abnormalities
Causes/Symptoms:
-Age related
Procedure/Treatment
- Egg donation or surrogacy
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Polycystic ovary syndrome
is having ovaries with many small cysts acquiring hormonal imbalances and do not ovulate regularly
Causes/Symptoms:
- Irregular menstruation-Excessive hair growth-Weight gain-Acne
Procedure/Treatment
- Ovulation-stimulating drugs
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Polycystic ovary syndrome
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Female tube blockages
Are blocked or damaged fallopian tubes preventing eggs from uterus and sperm from reaching the egg
Causes/Symptoms:
- pelvic inflammatory disease-Sexually transmitted diseases-Sterilization surgery
Procedure/Treatment
- Laparoscopic surgery
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Female tube blockages
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Male tube blockages
Are obstructions in the vas deferens or epididymis
Causes/Symptoms:
- pelvic inflammatory disease-Sexually transmitted diseases-Sterilization surgery
Procedure/Treatment
- Ovulation-stimulating drugs
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Sperm problems
Having low or no sperm counts, poor sperm motility or abnormally-shaped sperm
Causes/Symptoms:
- Age-Emotional Stress-Impotence
Procedure/Treatment
-Boosting sperm production-Artificial insemination
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Sperm Allergy
Is a situation where infertile women and men have immune reactions to sperm
Causes/Symptoms:
- An itchy feeling after making love
Procedure/Treatment
-Sperm washing intrauterine insemination and immunosuppressive drugs
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Unexplained and Combination Infertility
Unexplained infertilityis termed when doctors cannot determine the cause of infertility after a full series of tests and assessments
Combination infertilityIs the term used when both male and female have infertility problems
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What can you do to prevent Infertility?
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Avoid drugs and medications known to lead fertility problems like steroid
Avoid excessive exercise or stress
Avoid contact with environmental hazards
Avoid frequent high temperature activities like hot baths
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Avoid excessive exercises or stressAvoid smoking and limit caffeine
and alcohol intakeControl diseases like diabetes and
hypothyroidismWell balanced nutritious diet with
plenty of folate like fresh fruits and vegetables
Have proper weight by following management guidelines
Undergo physical examinations for detection of early signs of infections or abnormalities