Endometriosis refers to a condition in which the uterine lining called the endometrium starts to grow outside of the uterus in areas like the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. This condition causes heavy painful periods, indigestion, nausea and diarrhea as well as fatigue, constipation, infertility and sharp pains during ovulation, sex or bowel movements.
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PCOS and Pregnancy – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS in short is a common cause responsible for female infertility. The symptoms of the condition in women is the ovarian fails to release the eggs which results in irregular ovulation cycles making it difficult to conceive. The ovaries with PCOS condition tend to have many small cystic structures.
Are You Too Sick To Get Pregnant? Gut Health And Its Relationship To Infertility
Whether you are having trouble getting pregnant, or have had one or more miscarriages, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. Now, I would like to talk about an alternative… Read more »
In Vitro Fertilization As An Infertility Treatment
Fertility has always been revered by people since the beginning of time. It is considered a blessing by many and even today, people still consider it to be very important with regards to survival of the specie. Fertility is not only considered to be a condition of agricultural lands but it has been also a… Read more »
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Does Not Mean A Childless Future
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common cause of infertility among women. The condition may interfere with the release of the eggs from the ovaries. If you have PCOS, your body over-produces androgens which are often called as male hormones, even though women’s body produces them as well.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The endocrine disorders among females are of various types but the most common one is the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which is basically an inherited disorder and can be received from either parent. The chances of occurrence of this disorder vary from 5-10% among the females of age group of 12-45 resulting in female sub-fertility…. Read more »
Common Causes of Infertility in Women
What causes infertility in women? Learn about some of the more common causes of infertility in women, and maybe some of the not-so-common ones. This article provides a great summary or high-level overview of what causes infertility in women.
Finding Your Voice: What to Tell People About Your Infertility
At a certain point, well-meaning friends and family will probably start to ask about your plans to start a family. Though you can try to dodge the questions, these situations will keep coming up. You and your partner should talk about the best way to address your struggles to conceive. In most cases, you will… Read more »
Weight Gain During Fertility Treatment
Infertility is a troubling problem for many couples trying to get pregnant. Whatever the reason, it can lead to a good deal of stress and for some a few sleepless nights. It’s not surprising then that many seek treatment or procedures designed to help them become pregnant.
Ovarian Cysts and Infertility
For most women, pregnancy is avoided at all costs. For others, getting pregnant is something that they look forward to and may even plan for. Not being able to conceive can occur to anyone. Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons why a woman would not be able to conceive. One particular factor which actually… Read more »