Female Infertility
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- Created on: 15-06-16 14:44
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- Female Infertility
- Causes
- OVULATION DISORDERS
- poly-cystic ovary syndrome, thyroid problems, premature ovarian failure
- damaged Fallopian tubes or womb/blocked Fallopian tubes
- anorexia or obesity
- hormonal imbalance
- thick cervical mucus
- sterilisation
- age
- drug use/radiotherapy
- LIFESTYLE
- excessive alcohol
- smoking
- poor diet and lack of vitamins
- OVULATION DISORDERS
- Diagnosis
- BLOOD TEST
- sample of blood is tested for progesterone (a hormone), to check if ovulating and ability to become pregnant
- ULTRASOUND
- to examine the structure and function of the ovaries and womb
- HYSTERO-SALPINGOGRAM
- x-ray is taken of the womb and Fallopian tubes after a dye has been injected, to detect any blockages
- CHLAMYDIA TEST
- a swab is used to collect cells from the cervix
- LAPAROSCOPY
- a small cut is made in the abdomen, the abdomen is pumped up with gas and a laparascope is inserted to look closely at the womb oviducts and ovaries; a dye may be injected to detect any blockages
- BLOOD TEST
- Treatment
- HORMONE THERAPY
- taking drugs to balance hormone levels (oestrogen and progesterone)
- Clomid stimulates ovulation
- GIFT
- sperm and eggs are mixed together and put into uterus
- ZIFT
- eggs are placed into the Fallopian tubes
- surgery to repair the Fallopian tubes
- WOMB IMPLANTATION
- a more developed embryo is implanted into the uterus
- IVF
- medication is given to produce more eggs, and the eggs are removed from the ovaries and fertilised with the sperm in a lab dish, then put into woman's body
- LIFESTYLE CHANGES
- stop smoking
- regular exercise
- drink less alcohol
- maintain a healthy weight
- balanced diet
- HORMONE THERAPY
- Lifestyle Effects
- embarrassment, frustration
- stress, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety
- drug side effects
- financial strain
- time off work
- strain on social and romantic relationships
- Causes
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