Thyroid disorders are conditions that affect the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland in thefront of the neck. The two main types of thyroid disease are hypothyroidism andhyperthyroidism. Both conditions can be caused by other diseases that impact the way thethyroid gland works. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can each negatively impactfertility—both the ability...
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One of the leading causes of infertility in women today is diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).DOR is characterized by a low number of eggs in a woman’s ovaries and/or poor quality ofthe remaining eggs, which boils down to impaired development of the existing eggs, even withassisted reproductive techniques. A good...
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. Early in pregnancy, at the first prenatal appointment, the doctor will typically perform a vaginal ultrasound to confirm two things:1) the gestational age of the pregnancy, and2) that the embryo is...
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Approximately 15% of all couples worldwide suffer from infertility, which means a whopping 48.5 million couples. Infertility has been ranked as the 5th highest disability globally among women under 50, according to an article by the World Health Organisation. Some women have difficulty conceiving because of problems in their...
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Many couples who decide to start a family are shocked when they aren’t able to get pregnantright away. Accepting infertility may be a big step, but one in six couples struggle withinfertility. Infertility is a medical condition that is time-sensitive. As per today’s lifestyle,postponed pregnancies became common. Couples are...
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Male infertility refers to the inability to generate enough sperm count or enough good quality sperm which can fertilize the women’s egg/oocytes. Treatments for male infertility may be based on the underlying cause of the problem, or in the case of no identified problem, evidence-based treatments that improve fertility...
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Infertility is “the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse.” If you’ve tried to get pregnant on your own with no results, it may be time to evaluate your fertility risk factors and seek targeted treatment options that can reverse female infertility. An infertility evaluation is...
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According to a study on the infertility rate in India, it is estimated that nearly 27.5 million couples who are actively trying to conceive suffer from infertility. What many don’t realize is that couples ages 29-33 with normal functioning reproductive systems only have a 20-25% chance of conceiving in any...
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The inability to give birth to a child when desired is a very personal and stressful experience. With so much information about fertility, it can be difficult to determine what is true or false. Here are a few misconceptions explained. Though medical science has brought about a rapidly growing...
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Past research has associated stress with several health problems, including heart disease, asthma, obesity and depression. Now, a new study suggests stress can reduce sperm and semen quality, which could have implications for male fertility. Male infertility is quite widespread and up to 50% of all infertility cases are...
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