Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women of childbearing age in the United States. The disorder happens because the ovaries make too much androgen (male hormone) which could be the result of an overproduction of luteinizing hormones. PCOS causes a woman to experience irregularity of the menstrual cycle, weight gain and excessive hair growth and is a common cause of infertility in women. (more…)
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Sydrome): Treatment Options
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Natural Cycle IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization)
Thursday, March 11th, 2010For those couples trying to conceive and looking for an alternative to traditional medically assisted in-vitro fertilization, natural cycle IVF (in-vitro fertilization) can be less costly and invasive than other methods. Natural cycle IVF is also known by the name low stimulation IVF, which means low or no amounts of fertility drugs are used in order to help a woman conceive. For some couples the choice is much cheaper than traditional IVF and the results can work just as well. (more…)
PCOS Causes and Symptoms
Thursday, March 11th, 2010PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of childbearing age in the country, affecting countless numbers of females. The condition is also referred to as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome and most women that have the problem experience a variety of different symptoms. PCOS is responsible for between 5-10% of all cases of infertility in women and the symptoms might start in adolescence and get more pronounced later on in life.
PCOS causes and symptoms are usually related to menstrual cycle disruptions and elevated levels of the hormone androgen. Menstrual cycle abnormalities can be related to a delay of normal menstruation or fewer periods per year. Other signs and symptoms related to PCOS can also include the following;
- Obesity and weight gain
- Dandruff
- Insulin resistance and elevation of insulin levels
- Oily skin and acne
- Skin tags and discolorations
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Multiple ovarian cysts
- bleeding after intercourse
For a couple trying to conceive, PCOS can be one of the leading causes of infertility in women. If a woman is experiencing any of the above PCOS causes and symptoms, it is important to seek a definitive diagnosis from a qualified medical professional in order to begin treatment as quickly as possible. The sooner a woman is diagnosed and treated, the less chance there is that a woman will be rendered permanently infertile. (more…)
PCOS Bleeding After Intercourse
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Not all women that have PCOS will have the “standard” symptoms on the checklist; some will have all of them. One of the most common side effects or symptoms of PCOS is bleeding after sexual intercourse. Occasionally, a woman will experience pain or discomfort during intercourse which is one of the main reasons it can be so hard for a couple trying to conceive a baby. (more…)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010One of the most common ways in which to treat endometriosis in females is through laparoscopic surgery. Instead of having to make a large, substantial incision in the abdominal wall a surgeon will insert a lighted viewing device called a laparoscope through a small incision into the pelvic region. If a surgeon needs better access or viewing, one or two smaller incisions might be made to insert other surgical instruments or devices. (more…)
Endometriosis Hysterectomy
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010For women that must endure severe pelvic pain due to endometriosis, it can be so bad that quality of life and mere existence can be pure misery. For many women suffering from endometriosis a radical hysterectomy is the only way to experience relief of the pain and agony. A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all the organs of the female reproductive system.
A radical hysterectomy removes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and cervix and is done to solve chronic pain from endometriosis. Choosing an endometriosis hysterectomy is a difficult choice and can render a woman infertile and kick start premature menopause in younger women. Removing the uterus only and leaving other reproductive organs does not change monthly hormone fluctuations that cause bleeding and may not improve the more severe symptoms of endometriosis however. (more…)
Endometriosis Symptoms Checklist
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010One of the most common reasons behind female infertility is endometriosis, which is a disorder of the reproductive organs and pelvic region. The condition is most often associated with painful and irregular menstrual cycles and if it is not properly treated it can result in painful scar tissue and infertility. Endometriosis involves the uterine tissue growing in other areas than the pelvic cavity, which can cause cysts, scars and adhesions leading to fertility problems.
Endometriosis symptoms can run from none to moderate to severe and can be influenced by the hormonal changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle. Some of the symptoms include the following which one can use as an endometriosis symptoms checklist: (more…)
Unexplained Infertility
Monday, March 8th, 2010There are many couples each month that try to conceive a baby and experience failure. For some, the reasons can be solved by doing a simple dietary or lifestyle change and for others the reasons need to be explored in depth and testing may need to be done. Unexplainable infertility is a term used to describe idiopathic infertility, which means a definite cause cannot be determined even after testing has been done. (more…)
Male Infertility Test
Saturday, March 6th, 2010With so much emphasis put on the topic of female infertility, male infertility sort of takes second place. However, most statistics point to how it is just as common for a man as it is for a woman to experience infertility issues. Male infertility rates account for approximately 50% of all cases of a couple’s failure to conceive a baby and the topic needs more discussion and research in order to be better understood. (more…)
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