Post by karkari534 on Mar 29, 2022 18:19:00 GMT 10
Causes of infertility in women
Women are born with a certain number of eggs. The number and quality of eggs decrease with age. After the age of 30, the chances of having children decrease every year, and after the age of 40, the decline in fertility continues more severely. In addition to age, infertility in women may be due to the following reasons:
1. Ovulation problems
Ovulation problem occurs when an egg does not mature in the ovary, or the ovary is unable to release a mature egg. Ovulation problems are common among infertile women. This condition is usually accompanied by symptoms such as irregular menstruation or lack of menstruation, bleeding more or less than usual during menstruation. Factors that cause ovulation problems include:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): PCOS causes hormone imbalance, which affects ovulation. PCOS is associated with insulin resistance, abnormal hair growth on the face or body, obesity, and acne. Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common causes of infertility in women.
Premature ovarian failure: This disorder is usually caused by an autoimmune response or premature loss of eggs from the ovaries. The ovaries no longer produce eggs and reduce estrogen production in women under 40.
Hypothalamic dysfunction: luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are hormones that the pituitary gland is responsible for stimulating ovulation each month. Very high or very low weight, excessive physical or emotional stress, and increase or decrease significant weight can disrupt the production of these hormones and affect ovulation.
Too much prolactin: The pituitary gland may overproduce prolactin, which reduces estrogen production and may cause infertility.
2. Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complication in which endometrial tissue, which is naturally present in the uterine wall, grows outside the uterus. Women with endometriosis may experience painful menstruation, pain during intercourse, heavy bleeding or abnormal spotting, and pain in the genital area. However, in some women, there are no symptoms.
Endometriosis can make it difficult to get pregnant because it can cause disrupt implantation, blocked fallopian tubes, inflammation in the pelvis, and perhaps impact egg quality. The treatment of endometriosis is different. Surgery, the opening of the fallopian tubes, and in vitro fertilization are some of the things that increase the chance of pregnancy.
3. Damage fallopian tube
Obstruction or damage to the fallopian tubes prevents sperm from reaching the egg and also prevents the egg from reaching the uterus. Endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease or genital tract infection, past uterine surgery, a history of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or obstruction of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy are significant causes of fallopian tube problems. The doctor will surgically open the fallopian tubes to treat this problem.
4. Unhealthy body weight
Poor nutrition and an inactive lifestyle can lead to overweight and obesity, which increases the risk of infertility and miscarriage. If you have an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia or follow a very low calorie or restrictive diet, you are at risk of infertility. Obese women may ovulate after losing at least 5% of their body weight. Therefore, reaching the ideal weight increases the chances of fertility.
5. Abnormal cervical mucus
Cervical mucus allows sperm to survive in the acidic environment of the vagina. Abnormal cervical mucus can prevent sperm from reaching the egg. Intrauterine fertilization can increase the chances of pregnancy.
6. Uterine fibroids
Fibroids may be involved in the implantation of a fertilized egg. Fibroids are usually noncancerous masses of muscle tissue that can form in the wall of the uterus. Depending on the number of fibroids in the womb and their specific size and location, they may be associated with reproductive problems. Fibroids can cause very heavy periods and problems with implantation or pregnancy complications. Fibroids may also increase the risk of miscarriage or infertility.
7. Autoimmune disorders
Autoimmune disorders cause the immune system to attack the body’s natural tissues. Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, Hashimoto’s, and rheumatoid arthritis may affect fertility. The reasons for this are not fully understood and vary between diseases, but both men and women can make antibodies that attack sperm or the reproductive organ and prevent it from forming or implanting.
1. Ovulation problems
Ovulation problem occurs when an egg does not mature in the ovary, or the ovary is unable to release a mature egg. Ovulation problems are common among infertile women. This condition is usually accompanied by symptoms such as irregular menstruation or lack of menstruation, bleeding more or less than usual during menstruation. Factors that cause ovulation problems include:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): PCOS causes hormone imbalance, which affects ovulation. PCOS is associated with insulin resistance, abnormal hair growth on the face or body, obesity, and acne. Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common causes of infertility in women.
Premature ovarian failure: This disorder is usually caused by an autoimmune response or premature loss of eggs from the ovaries. The ovaries no longer produce eggs and reduce estrogen production in women under 40.
Hypothalamic dysfunction: luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are hormones that the pituitary gland is responsible for stimulating ovulation each month. Very high or very low weight, excessive physical or emotional stress, and increase or decrease significant weight can disrupt the production of these hormones and affect ovulation.
Too much prolactin: The pituitary gland may overproduce prolactin, which reduces estrogen production and may cause infertility.
2. Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complication in which endometrial tissue, which is naturally present in the uterine wall, grows outside the uterus. Women with endometriosis may experience painful menstruation, pain during intercourse, heavy bleeding or abnormal spotting, and pain in the genital area. However, in some women, there are no symptoms.
Endometriosis can make it difficult to get pregnant because it can cause disrupt implantation, blocked fallopian tubes, inflammation in the pelvis, and perhaps impact egg quality. The treatment of endometriosis is different. Surgery, the opening of the fallopian tubes, and in vitro fertilization are some of the things that increase the chance of pregnancy.
3. Damage fallopian tube
Obstruction or damage to the fallopian tubes prevents sperm from reaching the egg and also prevents the egg from reaching the uterus. Endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease or genital tract infection, past uterine surgery, a history of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or obstruction of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy are significant causes of fallopian tube problems. The doctor will surgically open the fallopian tubes to treat this problem.
4. Unhealthy body weight
Poor nutrition and an inactive lifestyle can lead to overweight and obesity, which increases the risk of infertility and miscarriage. If you have an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia or follow a very low calorie or restrictive diet, you are at risk of infertility. Obese women may ovulate after losing at least 5% of their body weight. Therefore, reaching the ideal weight increases the chances of fertility.
5. Abnormal cervical mucus
Cervical mucus allows sperm to survive in the acidic environment of the vagina. Abnormal cervical mucus can prevent sperm from reaching the egg. Intrauterine fertilization can increase the chances of pregnancy.
6. Uterine fibroids
Fibroids may be involved in the implantation of a fertilized egg. Fibroids are usually noncancerous masses of muscle tissue that can form in the wall of the uterus. Depending on the number of fibroids in the womb and their specific size and location, they may be associated with reproductive problems. Fibroids can cause very heavy periods and problems with implantation or pregnancy complications. Fibroids may also increase the risk of miscarriage or infertility.
7. Autoimmune disorders
Autoimmune disorders cause the immune system to attack the body’s natural tissues. Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, Hashimoto’s, and rheumatoid arthritis may affect fertility. The reasons for this are not fully understood and vary between diseases, but both men and women can make antibodies that attack sperm or the reproductive organ and prevent it from forming or implanting.