Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or carry a baby to term after you have successfully given birth to a baby without difficulty or assisted reproductive technology. Secondary infertility affects more than 3 million women in the United States alone. The causes for secondary … [Read more...]
Fallopian tubes are female reproductive organs that link the ovaries to the uterus. The fallopian tube is in charge of carrying an egg from the ovary to the uterus during ovulation. If conception occurs, it is done within the fallopian tubes. The sperm fertilizes the egg inside of the tubes and then … [Read more...]
Prolactin is a hormone that is made in the pituitary gland. This hormone helps to stimulate milk production within women, once they have delivered a baby. When a woman begins breastfeeding it is expected for them to have higher levels of prolactin. It is very common for these high levels to … [Read more...]
Progesterone is one of the most important hormones when it comes to a female’s fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that is created after ovulation within the female body. The main function that progesterone provides is to regulate the condition of the inner lining of the … [Read more...]
Fatigue is a common problem in our society. Due to stress, work and other important tasks, we have to deal every day, we are permanently exhausted, which in turn can negatively affect our fertility. But how exactly does tiredness weaken our reproductive ability? Types of Fatigue Adrenal … [Read more...]
Women often develop urinary tract infections (UTIs). Most UTIs are easily treated with no lasting effects. However, some infections can affect fertility. What Are UTIs? The urinary system includes the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters. A bacterial infection can form in any of these. For most … [Read more...]
Many women will experience vaginal dryness at some point. However, if the condition occurs regularly, it can compromise the ability to become pregnant. Having a healthy amount of cervical mucus directly impacts fertility, and there are a variety of health factors that can weaken its production, such … [Read more...]
Immunological fertility problems are a result of stress, disorders such as Crohn’s disease, Lupus or an immune response to proteins in sperm. The immune cells attack the embryo, mistaking it for an invader, resulting in a miscarriage or an embryo’s inability to implant. Some patients have come … [Read more...]
