CAUSES OF FEMALE INFERTILITY

In the collective imagination, infertility tends to be associated with a female factor. However, this is not always the case: infertility affects both men and women. The causes of infertility can vary according to the indication.

The most common causes of female infertility are as follows:

Age : fertility declines with age.
Ovulation disorders : this may be due to hormonal problems, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) deficiency, etc.
Structural problems : these may include uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, etc.
Fallopian tube problems : these may include obstruction of the fallopian tubes, salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or their lesions, etc.
Immune problems : these may include autoimmune problems such as celiac disease or dysthyroidism, etc.
Medications and treatments : this may include cancer drugs, antidepressants, antihypertensives, etc.

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Infertility in women can be diagnosed using a number of medical tests and examinations.

Blood tests

These are used to assess reproductive hormones. Among the most common are assays for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol and progesterone, which are used to assess ovarian function. The AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) assay reflects ovarian reserve.

Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

This examination allows for the identification of intrauterine uterine pathologies (such as polyps, fibroids, synechiae, retained placental tissue, uterine malformation) and confirmation of the patency of the fallopian tubes. The examination is carried out in the Radiology Department.

Ultrasound

Ultrasonography uses ultra sound equipment. It is a medical imaging technique that uses an ultrasound probe placed in the vagina to explore the uterus and ovaries. It is also used during ovarian stimulation to monitor follicle development.

Post-coital test

This test measures the presence and mobility of spermatozoa in the cervical mucus just before ovulation. It also assesses the quality of pre-ovulatory cervical mucus.

Endometrial biopsy

This test can be performed to assess the thickness and quality of the uterine mucosa

Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, laparoscopy

These tests can be used to visualize the reproductive organs and diagnose structural problems (uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis).

Depending on the results of these tests, your gynecologist may prescribe treatments to improve your fertility, or recommend surgery to correct structural problems.

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CAUSES OF FEMALE INFERTILITY

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