embryo.net

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 When a woman has three or more clinical pregnancy losses she is considered to have recurrent pregnancy loss  (RPL). Biochemical pregnancies are not included in the definition. Below is some general information on this condition and what to expect if it occurs. Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss There can be many causes of RPL, but in about 50 percent of couples with RPL no cause is found. Causes include genetic etiology such as if one partner is a carrier of a balanced translocation or the woman is of advanced maternal age which increases the chances of a genetic issue with the conceptus. Other causes can be abnormal anatomy such as a uterine septum or congenital malformation or large uterine fibroid. Another proven cause for recurrent miscarriage is an acquired syndrome called antiphospholipid antibody syndrome which can make a woman more susceptible to developing blood clots and miscarriages. Thi

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Endometriosis is a disorder where the cells from the lining of the uterus implant outside of the uterus in the pelvis. Some women with endometriosis suffer form significant pelvic pain and develop scar tissue or cysts on their ovaries (chocolate cysts or endometriomas). Other women with endometriosis have no symptoms. The only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis is to do a laparoscopy and look inside the abdomen with the help of a small camera inserted through the belly button. Does endometriosis affect fertility? The studies are unclear about the effect of mild endometriosis on fertility, but severe endometriosis is known to negatively impact fertility. Can surgery help? Yes, but mainly only in the cases of severe endometriosis causing distortion of anatomy. Most women will benefit from going straight to fertility treatments unless suffering from pelvic pain, in which case having

There are a number of different ovarian dysfunctions that can affect a woman's fertility. In the information that follows, we examine some of the different kinds of ovarian dysfunctions that women experience. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that affects about 8-10 percent of reproductive aged women. It can have a wide variety of presentations, but most commonly women with PCOS suffer from irregular periods, increased facial or body hair, acne, and infertility. Many women with PCOS are also overweight and the excess weight can add to the symptoms of PCOS. For the long run it is very important for women with PCOS to be regularly checked for diabetes and high cholesterol as they are more prone to developing these issues. Also, due to the risk of the lining of the uterus growing too thick, women with PCOS who are not having periods or have very irregular periods should be on birth control pills or other medication to induce a period

About 15 percent of all couples will experience some level of infertility when trying to conceive. Many of the couples who are experiencing infertility turn to procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive a child. If you are considering IVF you should educate yourself on the procedure before electing to have it. The following frequently asked questions about IVF and infertility will get you started. What is infertility? Infertility is a disorder of the reproductive system that prevents a couple from conceiving a child. Conceiving a child is far more complex than one might think, and the slightest malfunction of the reproductive system can lead to infertility. A couple is classified as infertile when they have tried to conceive unsuccessfully for one year’s time. What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure in which an egg is fertilized by sperm in a laboratory. The process has many steps involved. Eggs must be retrieved from a femal