Male or female infertility usually accounts for about 40% cases. For men, the fault lies with the sperms (quality & quantity) while in women is more complex.
Let us take a look over the major reasons of infertility in women:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease- is one of the major causes worldwide caused due to infections in the pelvic region that affect the reproductive organs. This is generally caused by the sexually transmitted diseases, pelvic tuberculosis, unhealthy abortions and more. Normally 20% of the women who have PID become infertile.
Endometriosis- This disorder develops when fragments of the endometrial lining, instead of being expelled from the uterus into the vagina, are carried upward in the tubes and reside in the pelvic area leading to hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle causing scarring and inflammation.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Disorders—Irregularities in this part that controls ovulation accounts for 33% of infertility in women. Excessive exercise, injuries to the pituitary gland, kidney failure, cirrhosis, and anorexia nervosa are some of the major reasons causing the pituitary gland malfunction.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome—this occurs when there is a high production of male hormone particularly testosterone in women causing irregular and infrequent cycles. In most cases, the cause is not known but genetic factors are likely to be responsible.
Surgical Problems—bands used up in binding tissues after surgery may restrict the movement of ovaries and fallopian tubes causing infertility. Abortion performed under sterile conditions is safe, but not those that are frequent carry risk. Frequent abortions, however, may also impair woman’s fertility.
Other Causes of Infertility
Cancer Treatments, Medications, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Thyroid Problems are some the most common problems that surface around as the cause of infertility.
Treatment—Modern day science has made a lot of progress in the field of assisted reproductive technology or ART. This technology combines the use of fertility drugs, hormonal therapy, with artificial insemination using any of a group of techniques. In most of cases infertility cannot be prevented. However there are some measures that women must take in order to ensure that they do not develop this kind of problem. Avoid smoking, alcohol. Take a well balanced diet, and consult your doctor regularly!
Let us take a look over the major reasons of infertility in women:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease- is one of the major causes worldwide caused due to infections in the pelvic region that affect the reproductive organs. This is generally caused by the sexually transmitted diseases, pelvic tuberculosis, unhealthy abortions and more. Normally 20% of the women who have PID become infertile.
Endometriosis- This disorder develops when fragments of the endometrial lining, instead of being expelled from the uterus into the vagina, are carried upward in the tubes and reside in the pelvic area leading to hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle causing scarring and inflammation.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Disorders—Irregularities in this part that controls ovulation accounts for 33% of infertility in women. Excessive exercise, injuries to the pituitary gland, kidney failure, cirrhosis, and anorexia nervosa are some of the major reasons causing the pituitary gland malfunction.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome—this occurs when there is a high production of male hormone particularly testosterone in women causing irregular and infrequent cycles. In most cases, the cause is not known but genetic factors are likely to be responsible.
Surgical Problems—bands used up in binding tissues after surgery may restrict the movement of ovaries and fallopian tubes causing infertility. Abortion performed under sterile conditions is safe, but not those that are frequent carry risk. Frequent abortions, however, may also impair woman’s fertility.
Other Causes of Infertility
Cancer Treatments, Medications, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Thyroid Problems are some the most common problems that surface around as the cause of infertility.
Treatment—Modern day science has made a lot of progress in the field of assisted reproductive technology or ART. This technology combines the use of fertility drugs, hormonal therapy, with artificial insemination using any of a group of techniques. In most of cases infertility cannot be prevented. However there are some measures that women must take in order to ensure that they do not develop this kind of problem. Avoid smoking, alcohol. Take a well balanced diet, and consult your doctor regularly!
By: Jenifer D'souza
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