Infertility in women
Infertility in women
Everything about infertility in women and pregnancy by IVF method
Blood test: Several types of blood tests are prescribed to investigate the potential causes of infertility, such as abnormal hormone levels, polycystic ovaries, cervical disorders, etc.
Laparoscopy: In this method, the outer lining of the uterus – ovaries and fallopian tube is removed by placing a fiber optic camera connected to a thin tube by making a small hole like a button hole in the abdominal area, and an image of the uterus and its areas is shown. The doctor gives Laparoscopy helps the doctor to see the abnormal growth of endometriosis tissue in the pelvic area and other parts of the body.
Hysterosalpingography
One third of infertility cases are due to a problem in the husband. In another third of cases, infertility is due to a combination of couple problems. In the husband, infertility can be caused by the inability to produce sperm or ejaculate. Sperm quality is also very important, which is measured by measuring the number, movement and shape of sperm. Sometimes, some diseases can affect the husband’s ability to produce normal amounts of sperm or ejaculate. For example, diabetic men may have difficulty ejaculating. Men with cystic fibrosis may have blockages that prevent sperm from ejaculating. Men who are overweight, smokers, or men who use drugs are more likely to have sperm problems.
Causes of male infertility
1- Low number of sperm
2- Abnormal shape of sperm
3- Sperm immaturity
4- Reduction of sperm movement
Causes that have a negative effect on the number, maturity, movement and shape of sperm:
1- Infectious diseases
2- Hormonal disorders
3- Genetic causes
4- Cigarette, alcohol and hookah consumption
5- Ejaculatio
n disorder
6- Varicocele
7- Obesity
8- Taking bodybuilding drugs
9- Excessive contact with hot water
10- Prolonged use of tight clothes
Diagnostic tests to evaluate men in infertility:
1- Semen analysis or spermogram, before taking the sample, ejaculation should be avoided for 48 hours and a maximum of two days, two samples with an interval of one to three months are required for analysis.
2- Determining the level of TsH, FsH, LH, PRl, Te
3- Ultrasound to check varicocele