What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder that affects a woman’s reproductive organs. It causes the tissue that lines the uterus (which is known as the endometrium) to grow outside of the uterus. This can cause scar tissue to form, can be painful and affect fertility. During menstruation the lining of the uterus is shed.…
What are Blocked Fallopian Tubes? Fallopian tubes are ducts which form part of the female reproductive system. They are responsible for transferring eggs from the ovaries to the uterus[ref]”Kajanova M, Miko M, Urban L, Bokor T, Varga I. The structural basis for transport through the Fallopian tube. 2012. Cesla Gynekol. 77 (66): 566-71″[/ref]. Adhesions and…
Understanding amenorrhea Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation in women who are of a reproductive age. The condition affects many women and there are a number of causes. Amenorrhea occurs naturally when a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding (lactational amenorrhea). In some women, however, amenorrhoea is a result of infertility. Watch this funny and highly educational…
FERTILITY OVER 40 Age and Fertility As women age, their chances of becoming pregnant get smaller[ref]American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Gynecologic Practice; Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Female age-related fertility decline. Committee Opinion No. 589. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014. 123(3): 719-721[/ref]. According to the American Society for Reproductive…
FEMALE FERTILITY PROBLEMS Female Fertility Video Basic examinations to diagnose female fertility Approximately 15% of couples do not conceive after 12 months of unprotected, regular sex[ref]Gnoth C, Godehardt D, Godehardt E, Frank-Herrmann P, Freundl G. Time to pregnancy: results of the German prospective study and impact on the management of infertility. Human Reproduction. 2003. 18(9):…
MALE FERTILITY PROBLEMS Basic investigations into male fertility About 40% of the issues involved with infertility are due to the man, another 40% due to the woman, and 20% result from complications with both partners[ref]Hudson B. The infertile couple. 1987. Churchill-Livingstone, Edinburgh[/ref]. In the diagnosis of male fertility, the quality of the sperm is crucial.…
[ssba_hide] [ssba_hide]The sperm generation process is particularly sensitive to external factors. These include trauma (heat, physical force), energy, overal stress level, nutrient supply for the developing sperm cells as well as oxidative stress from free radicals. Research has shown that oxidative stress is probably the single biggest factor for decreased male fertility and DNA damage.…