Causes of infertility?
Monday, July 26th, 2010 at
9:50 pm
My husband’s sperm count is normal. My pap is always normal, and my doctor says everything looks normal during the exam. I’m 25 and we’ve been trying for two years. We’re considering seeing an infertility specialist. What could be causing infertility? Please give a source for your answer.
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This website gives a list of things that may cause infertility and why they occur and what they mean, solutions and sucess rates…
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/preconception/suspectingaproblem/majorcauses/?_requestid=719103
There are a lot of things that cannot be seen in a pap. PCOS, endometriosis, poor ovarian reserve, fallopian tube blockage, hormonal imbalance etc . . .
Common tests for infertility are:
1) FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) – checks your egg quality and quanitity – blood test
2) TSH – checks your thyroid – blood test
3) Progesterone / Ovulation – can be checked through a blood test
4) HSG – checks your fallopian tubes for blockage
5) Ultrasound – checks your ovaries for cysts etc . . .
If all of the tests come back normal, it could simply be "unexplained" infertility.
A fertility specialist would best be able to help you if you have been trying on your own for a year without success.
Best wishes & baby dust!
I was in your same situation. Everything was "normal" but we still couldnt get pregnant. Before seeing a specialist, trying having sex every other day for a month! I know it sounds crazy but we did it as a last resort and I am now 23 weeks along. Sometimes, it’s just too hard to know when you are ovulating. This technique is fun at first but it gets tiring – hang in there! Good luck!
Also, increase your folic acid intake and go ahead and start prenatal vitamins.
. Multiple Sexual Partners
This brings with it the danger of an increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases. There has been an alarming increase in cases of gonorrhea which if left untreated, can cause sterility. It is extremely important that women use the best STD protection methods available to them not only to protect their health, but to protect their chances of conceiving once they decide to.
2. History Of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PID causes inflammation and scaring of the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus,severely compromising the woman’s ability to conceive. In many cases, women are not aware they have PID until they try to conceive. Women who have used intrauterine devices (IUD’s) in the past may find that this method of contraception may cause the onset of pelvic inflammatory disease and thus leave them unable to conceive when they decide they are ready to become mothers. The key to treating PID is early detection, before the inflammation has a chance to severely scar the reproductive organs. Regular gynaecological exams are imperative so that
if caught early enough, the doctor can prescribe antibiotics and the infection will clear up. However, if the PID is caused by a sexually transmitted disease then the woman’s partner will have to be treated as well and sexual intercourse avoided until the entire prescribed medical treatment has been completed.
3. DES Exposure
DES stands for Diethylstilbestrol and was commonly prescribed to pregnant women who had experienced earlier miscarriages or difficult pregnancies as recent as the 1970’s to help estrogen production. It was eventually taken off the market after it was learned that the supplement could lead to reproductive complications to a female fetus, leading to future pregnancy complications and infertility for her. While there are no treatments for abnormalities caused in-utero to female babies who have been exposed to DES, there are treatments that may help women increase their chances of conceiving.
4. Anorexia And/Or Bulimia
It’s only been recently that a past that involved an eating disorder has been added to the possible causes for infertility in young women. Because eating disorders usually manifest themselves in the mid teens and up into the woman’s usually most fertile years, they can severely affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant. Anorexia causes a woman to stop having her periods, compromising ovulation and damaging egg production because a healthy body weight is essential for menstruation to occur. Once an eating disorder has been confirmed it is vital that the young woman get treatment that includes psychotherapy and nutritional counseling. Admission to an in-patient facility may be necessary and once the woman gains weight and her cycle regulates itself the chances of conceiving should improve. But regular check ups are still important to monitor any long term damage.
baby dust !!
OMG I’m in the same situation. both my husband and i are 25 we have been ttc for 2 years and we’ve gone to the fertility doc and did all the tests and everything came back normal. this month i tried using an ovulation kit for the first time. i got a + four days in a row and we did the baby dance all four day plus 2 days before and after. also every time after he let his soldiers go in me he put a pillow under my butt and i stayed laying down for about 15 to 20 minutes. i also started taking prenatals. i know that doesn’t really help you get prego but hey no loss in trying. so now i’m suppose to get my period this sunday and i’m crossing my fingers we finally got it right this time! good luck to you! we’re in the same situation…just don’t give up hope. everyone keeps telling me not to stress because it affects your ovulation.