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4 Types of Female Infertility - All Women Should Know To Give You A Better Chance of Conceiving
4 Types of Female Infertility - All Women Should Know To Give You A Better Chance of Conceiving
Female infertility refers to the inability of a woman to get pregnant or carry an unborn child to full term. There are many types of female infertility and understanding them can give you a better chance of conceiving.
1) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (can also be referred to as PCOS) is one of the main causes of female infertility. In the United States alone, 1 in every 40 women suffers from this disease. PCOS is when a woman has cysts in her ovaries causing it not function normally. This can cause irregularity with the menstrual cycle and as mentioned may cause infertility. Unfortunately, there is no cure for it because doctors do not know what causes the problem.
2) Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Fibroids are basically benign tumors that grow in the uterus. Although these tumors often grow outside of the uterine wall, there are some instances when it grows under the endometrial lining inside the uterus. When this happens, it can cause labor complications and fetal deformities. Only in some severe cases does it cause female infertility.
3) Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when the uterine lining is found outside of the uterus. Not only does this cause infertility, it can also cause extreme menstrual pain, bowel problems and scar tissue. Nobody knows exactly what causes the problem that is why often times it is under-diagnosed. In fact, it takes about 9 years before doctors diagnose the disease because it has the same symptoms of dysmenorrheal pain.
4) Ovulatory Disorders
Basically, ovulatory disorder happens when a woman stops ovulating. One major cause of this problem is Amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual cycle or unexplained interruptions of an otherwise normal cycle. Obviously, without a menstrual cycle, the ability for a woman to conceive is impossible. Another cause of ovulatory disorder is Anovulation. This is when the ovaries do not release the egg into the fallopian tubes on a regular basis. These 2 ovulatory disorders can cause female infertility even at a very young age.
There are other reasons that cause female infertility but these are 4 of the major diseases most women face. Breast cancer or any type of cancer can also cause infertility. Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are known to cause this too. Even a woman's weight can affect fertility. If you have already experienced multiple miscarriages or you are having problem trying to conceive, the best thing for you to do is to consult a doctor. They can correctly diagnose the problem and probably suggest fertility treatments for you to undergo.