What is Infertility? Most people will have the strong desire to conceive a child at some point during their lifetime. Understanding what defines normal fertility is crucial to helping a person, or couple, know when it is time to seek help. Most couples (approximately 85%) will achieve pregnancy within one year of trying, with the greatest likelihood of conception occurring during the earlier mont ...

What Is Sperm Motility and How Does It Affect Fertility? Sperm motility Causes Diagnosis Treatment Sperm health is an important factor in a couple’s ability to conceive. There are six main criteria for healthy sperm: volume motility shape ability to pass through the cervical mucus and make it to the egg acrosome reaction zona pellucida binding nuclear decondensation Sperm also need to have the r ...

When to see a doctor You probably don't need to see a doctor about infertility unless you have been trying regularly to get pregnant for at least one year. Women should talk with a doctor earlier, however, if they: Are age 35 or older and have been trying to conceive for six months or longer Are over age 40 Have irregular or absent periods Have very painful periods Have known fertility problems H ...

Managing emotional stress during  Fertility treatmentTry these strategies to help manage emotional stress during treatment:Express yourself. Reach out to others rather than repressing guilt or anger.Stay in touch with loved ones. Talking to your partner, family and friends can be very beneficial. The best support often comes from loved ones and those closest to you.Reduce stress. Some studies have ...

Symptoms Causes Infertility can be caused due to various factors. In men Low sperm count due to conditions like diabetes or hormonal variations Sexual problems like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Overexposure to certain chemicals Smoking Certain medications In women Ovulation disorders due to variations in hormones Uterine abnormalities Endometriosis - thickening of the Uterine wal ...

CHROMOSOMAL DISORDERS: Chromosomal disorder, any syndrome characterized by malformations or malfunctions in any of the body’s systems, and caused by abnormal chromosome number or constitution. Normally, humans have 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs; the pairs vary in size and shape and are numbered by convention. Twenty-two of the pairs are autosomes, and one pair, number 23, is the sex chromos ...

Endometriosis is an incurable but manageable gynecological condition. It occurs when endometrial implants, comprised of tissue normally found within the uterus, are present in other areas of the body. As the tissue continues to thicken, break down, respond to menstrual cycle hormones, and bleed during the menstrual cycle, endometriosis forms deep inside the body. Scar tissue and adhesions form, ...

Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure used to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts. If you have large breasts, you might choose to have breast reduction surgery to ease discomfort or to achieve a breast size proportionate to your body. Breast reduction surgery might also help improve your self-image and your ability to participate in physical ...