Fallopian Tube Recanalization Procedure Fallopian tube recanalization Photo Credit: Arizona State University The procedure is done under sterile conditions to avoid the possibility of introducing infection. The overall time to do the procedure is about a half an hour, most of which is spent in getting you comfortable, readying the equipment, and cleaning the skin. The actual time spent in evaluat ...

INFERTILITY:Infertility can be caused by many different things. For 1 in 4 couples, a cause cannot be identified. Infertility in women Infertility is commonly caused by problems with ovulation (the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries). Some problems stop an egg being released at all, while others prevent an egg being released during some cycles but not others. Ovulation problems can be a ...

Fertility Problem Sign It is common for a couple to observe fertility issues after they have tried to get pregnant unsuccessfully for a year. Most of the causes of infertility are silent and they don't have obvious symptoms. However, the following signs may indicate a fertility issue and may give you signal to appoint a doctor. Your age is 35 or more, and you have been trying to conceive for 6 m ...

Being Over or Underweight: Weight is also a significant factor in maintaining the overall health of the body. Fertility is certainly enhanced by a well-balanced body weight. According to the studies, body fat levels above 10 to 15% normal can overload the body with estrogen resulting in disturbances in the reproductive cycle. Similarly, body fat levels that are 10 to 15 percent below normal can co ...

Causes in women Infertility in women can also have a range of causes. Risk factors Risk factors that increase the risk include: Smoking significantly increases your risk of infertility Age: The ability to conceive starts to fall around the age of 32 years. Smoking: Smoking significantly increases the risk of infertility in both men and women, and it may undermine the effects of fertility treatme ...

STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS : Structural problems usually involve the presence of abnormal tissue in the fallopian tubes or uterus. If the fallopian tubes are blocked, eggs are not able to move from the ovaries to the uterus and sperm is not able to reach the egg for fertilization. Structural problems with the uterus, such as those that may interfere with implantation, can also cause infertility. Some s ...

Genetic issues affecting conception Genetic problems generally relate to chromosomal abnormalities and single gene issues. These often cause embryo implantation failure and pregnancy loss, as well as possibly resulting in birth defects when a child is born with a chromosomal or single gene defect. Chromosomal disorders can relate to one or more of an embryo’s chromosome pairs containing either on ...

Tubal occlusion (blockage): As discussed previously, a history of sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia, gonorrhea, or pelvic inflammatory disease can predispose a woman to having blocked fallopian tubes. Tubal occlusion is a cause of infertility because an ovulated egg is unable to be fertilized by sperm or to reach the endometrial cavity. If both tubes are blocked, then in vitro f ...