Frequently Asked Questions About Infertility Part 2
Infertility
brings with it a multitude of questions for those who are infertile and also for those who have family members who are suffering with the problem
of infertility and wish to gain information to help their loved ones. Let's take a look at some frequently asked questions concerning the
unfortunate problem of infertility.
What are the most common reasons for male infertility?
The two most common reasons for male infertility are azoospermia (which is a condition where there are no sperm cells produced at all) and
oligospermia (which is when there are only a minimum of sperm cells produced). In some instances, sperm cells do not form properly or else
they die before they are able to reach an egg and fertilize it. There are rare cases where a genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis or a
chromosomal abnormality is to blame for male infertility.
What are the most common reasons for female infertility?
The most common cause of female infertility is a disorder related to ovulation. Another common cause of female infertility is blocked fallopian
tubes, which can take place due to endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Repeated miscarriages are often linked to birth defects
(or congenital anomalies), which can involve problems with the structure or makeup of the uterus and/or uterine fibroids. Age also plays a role
in a woman's ability to conceive. The ovaries decline in their ability to produce eggs as a woman advances in years, and this is most readily
seen after the age of 35.
What is ART? Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) is a term that is used to describe a number of different methods
that are used to help infertile couples have a baby. ART is a complex process where eggs are surgically removed from a woman's body and then are
mixed with sperm in a laboratory. After a set period of time if fertilization has taken place the embryos are then implanted back into a woman's
uterus.
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What are the most common reasons for female infertility?
The most common cause of female infertility is a disorder related to ovulation. Another common cause of female infertility is blocked fallopian tubes, which can take place due to endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Repeated miscarriages are often linked female infertility to birth defects (or congenital anomalies), which can involve problems with the structure or makeup of the uterus and/or uterine fibroids. Age also plays a role in a woman's ability to conceive. The ovaries decline in their ability to produce eggs as a woman advances in years, and this is most readily seen after the age of 35.
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When is in vitro fertilization undertaken? In the case where a woman has blocked fallopian tubes or one of the fallopian
tubes is missing all together, in vitro fertilization (IVF), which is a form of ART, is sometimes undertaken. This is also often the method that
is considered if a man has a low sperm count. In vitro fertilization offers the hope of conceiving a child to couples who would otherwise have
little if any chance of having their own biological offspring. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has proven to be the most effective form of assisted
reproductive technologies. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is when an egg is fertilized outside of a woman's body in a laboratory.
What are some medications that are used to treat infertility in a woman? There are some common medicines that are used to
treat infertility in women. These medicines include clomiphene citrate, human menopausal gonadotropin (or hMG), follicle-stimulating hormone (or
FSH), gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog, metformin and bromocriptine.
Where can more information on infertility be obtained?
For more infertility contact the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Resolve: The National Infertility
Association and the International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc. Current Infertility News
12/04/2008
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (WebMD)
Couples who have unused and unwanted frozen embryos as a result of infertility treatment often feel conflicted about what to do with them, with disposal and donation frequently seen as unacceptable options.
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (WebMD)
12/04/2008
Women Unhappy With Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new survey suggests that many American women who have finished fertility treatments aren't happy with the usual options available for the disposal of unused embryos created with their eggs.
Women Unhappy With Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
12/04/2008
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients Category: Health News Created: 12/4/2008 Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2008
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (MedicineNet.com)
12/04/2008
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (WebMD)
Couples who have unused and unwanted frozen embryos as a result of infertility treatment often feel conflicted about what to do with them, with disposal and donation frequently seen as unacceptable options.
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (WebMD)
12/04/2008
Parents torn over fate of frozen embryos (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
Published: Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 5:16 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 4:07 p.m.
Parents torn over fate of frozen embryos (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
12/04/2008
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (WebMD)
Couples who have unused and unwanted frozen embryos as a result of infertility treatment often feel conflicted about what to do with them, with disposal and donation frequently seen as unacceptable options.
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients (WebMD)
12/04/2008
Women Unhappy With Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new survey suggests that many American women who have finished fertility treatments aren't happy with the usual options available for the disposal of unused embryos created with their eggs.
Women Unhappy With Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
12/03/2008
Male Birth Defect May Be Linked To Genetic Mutations (Medical News Today)
Cryptorchidism, the congenital birth defect in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum, has been associated with certain genetic mutations, including a syndrome which is also a common cause of infertility, according to a study released on November 19, 2008 in JAMA.
Male Birth Defect May Be Linked To Genetic Mutations (Medical News Today)
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