Overview
Female Infertility is when a couple is unable to conceive after 1 to 2 years with regular unprotected sexual intercourse, every 2 to 3 days due to the female partner. It can be either primary where there is no pregnancy previously or secondary where there was previous pregnancy or conceptions.Signs and Symptoms
Not getting pregnant, Menstrual problems, Hirsutism, Acne, GalactorrhoeaCommon Causes
Anovulation, Tubal blockage, Pelvic endometriosis, Uterine fibroid, Polycystic ovarian syndromeRisk Factors
Increasing age, Smoking cigarettes, Alcohol abuse, Overweight or obese, Sexually transmitted infections, Medical condition, Certain medications, Traumatic injury to the reproductive organsInvestigation Techniques
Physical examination, Full blood count, Urinary LH analysis, Ultrasound of uterus and ovaries, Test for ovulation, Hysterosalpingogram, Laparoscopy and dye insufflation, Luteal-phase progesteroneTreatment and Prevention
Ovarian induction with clomifene citrate, Follicle stimulating hormone, Laparoscopic ovarian drilling, Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), In vitro fertilization (IVF), Laparoscopic surgery, Treating the underlying medical or surgical conditionsPsychological Issues
Stress
