MALE INFERTILITY: THE CAUSES

<div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     When a couple fails to have a child after trying for at least a year, which is the definition of infertility, fertility problems in which there is a participation of men corresponding to 50% of cases. The important nuance is that 20% is the exclusive responsibility of the man, while the other 30% is due to a combination of factors related to both partners.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">20% of cases of infertility of the couple are due exclusively to man<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Although approximately 40% of cases do not get to determine the cause of male infertility, it depends on the quality of semen: number, motility, morphology and vitality of sperm and semen PH. Hence when a couple goes to a fertility clinic in order to get pregnant is one made seminogram the man to determine these parameters.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Possible causes of the loss of semen quality and, as a result of male infertility are very diverse:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">premature ejaculation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Retrograde ejaculation (semen goes into the bladder instead of out through the penis) may be due to poor closure of the bladder neck, to uncontrolled diabetes, surgery performed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or testicular cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Anejaculation: is the absence of ejaculation, which can be caused by a spinal cord injury, diabetes uncontrolled long evolution, surgery practiced in the genital area or retroperitoneal, or prolonged use of certain drugs, among which antipsychotics , antidepressants and antihypertensives or causes mentioned for retrograde ejaculation; It can also occur in patients with poorly controlled diabetes years of evolution, may be the result of surgery of the genital region and retroperitoneal, or may be due to the consumption of certain antidepressants, antipsychotics and antihypertensive drugs.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Drugs and toxic substances are many drugs that affect sperm production and therefore, the quality of semen. Particularly noteworthy androgenic steroids (anabilizantes), thus block the production of testosterone and sperm therefore, being able to reach a azoospermia (absence of sperm). Drug and snuff can also affect the count and sperm morphology. Finally, continued exposure to certain toxic substances (lead, manganese, cadmium, etc) can cause a situation of male infertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Hormonal disorders: excessive production of prolactin (hyperprolactinemia), the isolated testosterone deficiency, hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, etc. They are some of the hormonal changes that can cause male infertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chromosomal anomalies account for 21% of cases of azoospermia.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Urogenital infections: is not very common, but these infections can cause seminal abnormalities.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cryptorchidism: occurs when one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum and kept inside the abdomen. This situation, which can be corrected surgically reduces sperm production.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Varicocele: is caused by the appearance of varicose veins in the testicle, causing an increase in scrotal temperature negatively affects semen quality. Treatment is surgical.<o:p></o:p></span></div>

causes male infertility MALE INFERTILITY: THE CAUSES

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FEMALE INFERTILITY: CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS

<div class="MsoNormal">                                                                           <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT5fuNI0vPq_aEyelg-jkk0oeMnQNJ7pmRdImPy8VTokX5Fk_oUVzK_1hPQXSTg5Gh3HwBXFsl2QyCmdWBlw6zFLTLaIQBsjLIfN6CM7f2ntqmH1ypLPY5XDBfZkSjFKzgJkao7iy5bU/s1600/fertility+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT5fuNI0vPq_aEyelg-jkk0oeMnQNJ7pmRdImPy8VTokX5Fk_oUVzK_1hPQXSTg5Gh3HwBXFsl2QyCmdWBlw6zFLTLaIQBsjLIfN6CM7f2ntqmH1ypLPY5XDBfZkSjFKzgJkao7iy5bU/s1600/fertility+9.jpg" /></a></div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">      </span><br /> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">50% of cases of infertility of a couple is due exclusively to women<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The causes of female infertility are very diverse, although we must establish clear differences between primary infertility (when not previously had children) and secondary (when you have had at least one child).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">For pregnancy to occur, several things must happen:</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">It should develop an egg in one of the ovaries of women.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">The ovary to release an egg each month (ovulation). The egg must then be picked up by one of the fallopian tubes.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">A man's sperm must travel through the uterus to the fallopian tubes to join the egg and fertilize it.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 115%;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">The fertilized egg must travel through the fallopian tubes and adhering (implanted) to the lining of the uterus.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Causes of female infertility<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Between 75 and 85% of cases of female infertility is due to anovulation - that is, the ovum is not expelled Ovary -, theendometriosis - condition in which uterine tissue outside the uterus, in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, bladder and even periotoneo - and finally, the factor peritoneal tube - when the fallopian tubes, which carry sperm to the egg, have an injury, blocking or adherence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">However, they are not the only causes of female infertility. Here are other factors that may be the cause of female infertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          general factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Diabetes mellitus, thyroid problems , adrenal disease<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          kidney disease<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          psychological factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          Hypothalamic-pituitary factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Kallman syndrome<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          hypothalamic dysfunction<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          hyperprolactinemia<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          hypopituitarism<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          ovarian factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Polycystic ovary syndrome<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          anovulation<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          early menopause<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Turner Syndrome<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          ovarian neoplasm<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          Tube factors peritonal<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          pelvic adhesions<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Pelvic inflammatory disease<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          tubal occlusion<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          uterine factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          uterine malformations<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          leiomyoma<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Asherman syndrome<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          cervical factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          cervical stenosis<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Antisperm antibodies.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Insufficiency of cervical mucus<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          vaginal factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          vaginismus<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          vaginal obstruction<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">•          other factors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Anorexy<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Overweight<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Excess estrogen<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">o          Smoke<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Primary infertility<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are different situations that arise in women ovulation problems, obstacles to the fertilized egg does not attach to the endometrium or spontaneous abortion occurs:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">antiphospholipid syndrome and other autoimmune diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Congenital malformations of the reproductive system.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocked fallopian tubes.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Changes in hormonal balance.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fibroids or polyps in the uterus or cervix.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cancer of the uterus, ovary or cervix.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is having undergone cancer treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Obesity.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Diabetes.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Coagulation disorders.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Polycystic ovary.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Endometriosis.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pelvic inflammatory disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Advanced age.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sexually transmitted diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Alcoholism or smoking.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">thyroid disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">after the last birth diseases (diabetes, thyroid problems or hiperprolactemia).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">genetic diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">  <b>Prevention<o:p></o:p></b></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In some cases, the causes of female infertility are in their habits and, consequently, are preventable. No smoking, no alcohol, no drugs are part of this chapter, but also to maintain a balanced diet, regular exercise but without excess. Finally, we should mention the unprotected sex when you do not have a stable partner.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is also important to detect and correct treatment of diseases that may affect fertility, so they undergo (not only gynecologic) regular checkups can be a good way to avoid situations of infertility or reverse them by appropriate treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It should, finally, to emphasize the fact not delay the moment of motherhood if you want to have children, because age is a determining factor in the degree of female fertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>

causes female infertility prevention FEMALE INFERTILITY: CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS

                                                                                 50% of cases of infertility of a couple is due exclu...

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FEMALE INFERTILITY

<div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Infertility means that you can not get pregnant (conceive).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are two types of infertility:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Primary infertility refers to couples who have failed to become pregnant after at least one year of sex without using contraception.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Secondary infertility refers to couples who have been able to become pregnant at least once, but now can not.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Causes</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Infertility can be caused by many physical and emotional factors. It may be due to problems in men, women or both.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">FEMININE INFERTILITY<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Female infertility can occur when:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A fertilized egg or embryo does not survive once attaches to the lining of the womb (uterus).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The fertilized egg is not fixed to the lining of the uterus.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The eggs can not move from the ovary to the womb.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The ovaries have problems producing eggs.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Female infertility can be caused by:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Autoimmunitarios disorders such as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">modifying the reproductive tract birth defects<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cancer or tumor<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Coagulation disorders<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Diabetes<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Excessive alcohol consumption<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">excessive exercise<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">eating disorders or malnutrition<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Neoplasms (such as fibroids or polyps) in the uterus and cervix<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Use of certain drugs, such as chemotherapeutic drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">hormonal imbalances<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Obesity<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Advanced age<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pelvic infection or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Scarring following sexually transmitted infection, previous abdominal surgery or endometriosis<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">smoking<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Surgery to prevent pregnancy (tubal ligation) or failure of tubal recanalization surgery (anastomosis)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">thyroid disease<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What causes female infertility?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Approximately 25 percent of women with infertility ovulate rarely or never. These women often have irregular periods or not have them at all. Ovulation can be altered due to changes in the way the pituitary gland (a gland at the base of the brain) releases certain hormones. These hormones, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (HFS), send a signal to the egg develops and the ovary releases it.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Among the problems that interfere with the normal release of LH and HFS are<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">lesions in the hypothalamus (part of the brain that works with the pituitary gland)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">pituitary tumors<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">having too low or high weight<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">too much exercise<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">extreme stress<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Other hormonal disorders that interfere with ovulation or affect fertility are<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">diabetes<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">early menopause<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">sometimes, Cushing syndrome (a disorder that causes a very high level of cortisol, sometimes called "the stress hormone")<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The ability to get pregnant also can be affected by age, since the number and quality of eggs gradually decreases from approximately 35 years. Other factors include<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">reproductive tract problems such as blocked or damaged Fallopian tubes, scar tissue in the uterine lining, polyps or fibroids in the uterus and endometriosis<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which can cause blockages of the fallopian<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs such as cocaine and marijuana<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">certain medications such as antidepressants, tranquilizers, calcium channel blockers, narcotics and anti-cancer drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">chronic medical conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, sickle cell disease, HIV / AIDS and hepatitis B or C<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How is infertility diagnosed?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Your doctor will begin with a medical history about your menstrual cycle, past illnesses, sexually, transmission surgeries and any medications you are taking.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The next step is usually a pelvic exam to make sure your reproductive tract (vagina, uterus and ovaries) is normal and blood tests to measure your hormone levels. In addition, it will take a medical history of your partner and will do a semen analysis. According to the results of these tests, your doctor may make them more tests, including one to ensure that the fallopian tubes of women are not blocked.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What is the treatment for infertility?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Treatment for infertility depends on the cause and age. There are two main categories: one contributes to fertility drugs or surgery, and the other techniques used in assisted reproduction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fertility drugs (clomiphene pills, and injections of the hormone HFS and HL) are the main treatment for women with ovulation disorders. It is possible that women without a clear cause of infertility also use these drugs. Doctors sometimes combine drug treatment with intrauterine insemination (IUI), in which sperm are released into the uterus with a catheter (a thinflexible tube) is inserted into the vagina. IUI is made attime of ovulation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>

causes diagnosis female infertility treatment FEMALE INFERTILITY

     Infertility means that you can not get pregnant (conceive). There are two types of infertility: Primary infertility refers to co...

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MALE INFERTILITY

<div class="MsoNormal"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">                                                               </span></b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDU8oV7QZuOm2ydHqR34NhIrn1cSJfsOFSqdu8Id0Ch0yJ-_uWkbyuF1b9Dcnj5FW0JiVkmNyPCMamhbpgAMRgJLVDh-x1W9_AGjj4X41co1Fgqv5ANb5Aipyv8od7lmpP_oZyqkrLvc/s1600/fertility+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDU8oV7QZuOm2ydHqR34NhIrn1cSJfsOFSqdu8Id0Ch0yJ-_uWkbyuF1b9Dcnj5FW0JiVkmNyPCMamhbpgAMRgJLVDh-x1W9_AGjj4X41co1Fgqv5ANb5Aipyv8od7lmpP_oZyqkrLvc/s1600/fertility+10.jpg" /></a></span></b></div> <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">                                      <o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">   </span><br /> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">  Infertility affects about 1 in 6 couples . A diagnosis of infertility is given to a couple who are unable to conceive within one year. When the problem lies with the male partner refers to male infertility .<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Male infertility factors contributes to about 30% of all cases of infertility and male infertility alone accounts for approximately one-fifth of all cases of infertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>What causes male infertility?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are four main causes of infertility in men:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A hypothalamic or pituitary disorder (1-2%)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">gonads disorder (30-40%)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Disorder sperm transport (10-20%)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">unknown causes (40-50%)<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Much research has not yet been done on the subject of male infertility, since many cases still are diagnosed "cause unknown." Male infertility usually normally occurs because sperm are abnormal, due to an insufficient number of sperm, or problems with ejaculation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Sperm can be considered abnormal for two possible reasons: unusually short lifespan of sperm and / or low mobility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sperm abnormalities can be caused by one or more of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Inflammation of the testicles<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">swollen veins in the scrotum<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">abnormally developed testicles<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Reasons for low sperm count or lack of sperm include one or more of the following:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A pre-existing genetic condition<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The use of alcohol, snuff or other drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Severe infection mumps after puberty<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hernia repairs<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">hormonal disorder<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Exposure to toxic chemicals<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The radiation exposure<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The obstruction caused by a previous infection<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Wearing tight or restrictive underwear<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Injury in the groin area<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Male infertility can also occur when there are problems with ejaculation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ejaculation problems can include any of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Premature ejaculation<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Retrograde ejaculation, which occurs when semen is forced back into the bladder<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Erectile dysfunction<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Complications of radiation therapy or surgery<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Other causes of male infertility may include:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">History of sexually transmitted diseases<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Urinary tract infections<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The use of certain types of drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How is male infertility diagnosed<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Male infertility potential will be evaluated as part of a complete physical examination will include a medical history regarding possible contributing factors.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your provider may use one or more of the following tests to evaluate fertility:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Semen analysis to determine the number and quality of sperm<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Blood tests to check for infections or hormonal problems. Hormone levels are so important in male fertility and female fertility<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Make a culture of fluid from the penis to check for infections<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Physical examination of the penis, scrotum and prostate<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Semen analysis is the most important part of testing male fertility. Some men it is more convenient for testing semen analysis in the privacy of their own homes. Home test kits are available.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>What are they looking for in the test?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     When semen analysis is done, the doctor will be looking for some specific markers to access fertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Total quantity or semen volume - 2 milliliters is considered normal. A lower amount may indicate a problem with the seminal vesicles, blocked ducts or a problem with the prostate gland.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sperm count - 20 to 300 million per milliliter is considered within the normal sperm count range. Below 10 million is considered "poor."<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Morphology - the size and shape of the sperm affect the ability of sperm to reach and fertilize an egg. 30% is considered a good amount of sperm that are as "normal." And the proof "strict," shows an even smaller percentage of normal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Motility - movement and the number of active cells. Movement is 0-4, with a score of more than 3 considered good. The amount of active cells has a percentage 1-100%, with 50% considered the minimum.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>How is male infertility treated?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Male infertility is oftener treated by conventional methods including one or more of the following :<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Taking medication to increase sperm production<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Taking antibiotics for infection feed<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hormanas take to improve hormonal imbalance<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoid taking long, hot showers, hot tubs or saunas<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The use of looser underwear like boxer briefs front jockey shorts<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">     Sperm production can also be improved by taking clinically proven supplements. Anything that increases the number of healthy sperm increases the chances of conception. Many health food stores and vitamin stores offer supplements for male fertility. Artificial insemination is an option if the count man's sperm is low. in this procedure, sperm is collected through multiple ejaculations.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In vitro fertilization is another option that can be used to overcome the factors of male infertility. If the tests show no sperm production or other problems are present, donor sperm can be used to help facilitate conception. in this procedure, a sperm donor is obtained from a sperm bank and placed into the uterus or fallopian tubes of women through artificial insemination.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Can You Prevent Male Infertility?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Usually there is nothing that can be done to prevent male infertility caused by genetic problems or diseases. However, there are actions that men can take to reduce the possibility of infertility.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">These include:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoiding sexually transmitted diseases<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoiding illicit drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Radiation avoiding where possible<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoid exposure to toxic substances<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoid excessive or frequent use of alcohol<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Observing good personal hygiene and health<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoiding long hot baths, hot baths or saunas<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Wearing baggy underwear<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div>

causes male infertility treatment MALE INFERTILITY

                                                                                                            Infertility affects abou...

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