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Women Infertility- Know The Top Causes And Prevention

Author: Dr Scott Pendergraft
by Dr Scott Pendergraft
Posted: Oct 12, 2015

Women infertility is the incapacity of a woman to get pregnant after one year of trying to get pregnant or unprotected intercourse. About 11 percent of couples face problem conceiving or sustaining pregnancy while one third of such cases are because of fertility problems in females. Other one third cases are due to make fertility issues and rest due to factors that are unexplained.

There are a lot of female infertility causes and factors including:

Hormonal causes

A number of women face problems with their ovulation cycle. Hormonal changes resulting in release of eggs from ovary and thickening of endometrium i.e. the lining of uterus do not occur in the preparation for fertilized eggs. Such issues may get detected using the ovulation prediction kit, blood test or basal body temperature chart.

Damage to the fallopian tube

Damage to fallopian tube that carries eggs from ovary to uterus can help to prevent the contact between sperm and egg. Endometriosis, pelvic infection, pelvic surgery may result in scar formation and damage to the fallopian tube.

Uterine causes

Abnormal uterus anatomy, presence of fibroids and polyps are some other causes of infertility.

Cervical causes

Small group of females may face cervical condition where the sperm is not able to pass through cervical canal. Whether because of abnormal mucus or prior cervical surgical process, such a problem can be treated with the help of intrauterine insemination.

So, these are some of the major causes behind female infertility. There are a lot of clinics and hospitals with experienced professionals who can help you treat infertility with the best of treatments available.

If you are a woman looking forward to get pregnant, you may improve the chances of leading normal fertility when you maintain normal weight, quit drinking and smoking and reduce stress from your life.

Maintaining weight

Underweight and overweight females are at high risk of facing ovulation problems. If you are looking forward to lose weight, it is best to exercise on a daily basis. Intense, strenuous exercise for more than 7 hours per week can help with decreased ovulation.

Quit alcohol and smoking

Heavy use of alcohol may result in reduced fertility. Alcohol use can considerably affect health of the developing foetus. So if you plan to get pregnant, avoid taking alcohol. Also, tobacco has a lot of ill effects on fertility rate including poor health and unhealthy foetus. In case you smoke and at the same time considering pregnancy, quit smoking as soon as possible.

Reduce stress level

Some studies show that couples who experience psychological stress face poor results with infertility cures and treatments. Thus, if you can, always find a way of reducing your stress level before trying or planning to get pregnant.

So, in this article, we have discussed the causes behind infertility in women and the prevention steps that one can take in order to avoid fertility issues. Talking to your doctor will also help you to take healthy and right way towards pregnancy.

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Orlando Abortion Clinic. Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women, including abortions, physical examinations, family planning and counseling. Abortion Clinic.

About the Author

Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women. http://www.womenscenter.com/

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