Women suffering from endometriosis report to their gynaecologist with one or more of the following most common symptoms: The 5 Ds: Dysmenorrhoea or painful periods. This can also be pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation. Deep dyspareunia or painful intercourse. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding—abnormal or heavy periods. Difficulty in conceiving—infertility. Dyschezia—painful ...

During a normal menstrual cycle, the lining of your uterus -- called the endometrium -- begins to thicken in preparation for becoming pregnant. If you don't become pregnant that month, your body sheds the endometrium during menstruation and the process starts over. In endometriosis, for reasons that researchers don't entirely understand, tissue very similar to the endometrium begins to grow outsid ...

Hysteroscopic Septum Resection A Uterine Septum Can Prevent Pregnancy. we often treat women with infertility caused by structural abnormalities of the uterus, ovaries or abdominal cavity. This means that the shape of the pelvic organs or growths within the uterine cavity can interfere with pregnancy. One of the more common uterine issues that fertility specialist Dr. R.Kavitha sees is uterine sept ...

Septate Uterus A septate uterus is when your uterus is divided into two parts by a membrane called the septum. It's a condition present at birth that can only be corrected with surgery. A septate uterus can cause pregnancy complications and miscarriage. Appointments 216.444.6601 APPOINTMENTS & amp; LOCATIONS REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT HAVE MY BABY AT CLEVELAND CLINIC Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and ...

About one-third of these cases are due to female fertility problems, one-third to male fertility problems, and the rest to factors involving both partners or to unexplained causes. If you've had regular, unprotected sex for more than a year without conceiving (or six months if you're older than 35), see your doctor. About 65 percent of couples that get treatment for a fertility problem are eventu ...

Medical conditions: A variety of medical conditions can affect the female reproductive system and cause infertility in women. Examples include: ovulation disorders, which can be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hormonal imbalances pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) endometriosis uterine fibroids premature ovarian failure scarring from a previous surgery Medications and drugs Certain ...

Fertility issues in Women: Age is a big factor affecting women’s fertility. Females planning on a family are advised to have their children before the age of 40 because complications can occur after that. Though not impossible, it can be much more challenging. Ovulation disorders resulting in infrequent and abrupt ovulatory routine account for infertility in about 1 in 4 infertile couples. Damaged ...

What is Involved in the Fertility Evaluation? Infertility Tests History and physical examination – First and foremost, your fertility physician will take a very thorough medical and fertility history. Your doctor may ask you many of the following questions: How long have you been trying to get pregnant? How often are you having intercourse? Do you have pain with menstrual periods or intercourse? ...