15/10/2019
Infertility
-Infertility is a common problem of about 10% of women aged 15 to 44.
-Infertility can be due to the woman (33%), the man (33%) and by both sexes or due to unknown problems (33%), approximately.
-Infertility in men can be due to varicocele, low or absent s***m count, s***m damage or certain diseases.
-Risk factors for men’s infertility include alcohol and drug use, toxins, smoking, age, health problems, medicines
-Risk factors for women’s infertility include ovulation problems, blocked Fallopian tubes, uterine problems, uterine fibroids, age, stress, poor diet, athletic training, and those risk factors listed for men.
-Aging decreases a woman’s fertility; after age 35 about 33% of couples have fertility problems; older women’s eggs are reduced in number, not as healthy and less likely to be released by the o***y – the woman is also more likely to have a miscarriage and other health problems.
-Women under 35 should try for a year or 6 months if 35 or older to become pregnant before contacting their doctor if they have no health problems.
-Doctors use the histories of both partners and may run tests such as s***m studies, ovulation tests, ultrasound, hysterosalpingography, or laparoscopy.
