Women's conception difficulties

• July 1, 2008
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Conception

Approximately one in six couples will have difficulties conceiving. Causes of conception difficulties and infertility in women can include:

Ovulatory Disorders
Fallopian Tube Damage
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Cervical / Uterine Factors
Contraception
Medical Drugs / Conditions
Social / Environmental Poisons
Malnutrition
Unexplained Infertility
Treatment of infertility

Couples with infertility problems need to recognise the stress that these problems can cause and help each other to cope with the problem. There are many options available for the treatement of infertility problems, many of which can be time consuming and expensive.

Many fertility problems are treated with medication, inmprovement in lifestyle or minor surgical procedures.

Assisted Conception and IVF Techniques can be a solution for some couples in the treatment of infertility, but the emotional cost of these methods can be very high!

Ovulatory disorders
The most common cause of female infertility is not being able to release an egg. This can be due to hormonal problems, an under or over-active thyroid gland, disturbance of the pituitary gland, chronic illness, nutritional deficiencies and sometimes excessive exercise and extreme weight loss. Other ovarian problems include scarring from surgery, infection or side effects from radiation treatment.

Most hormonal problems can be detected by blood tests and for 90% of women experiencing hormonal problems, modern medicine can result in regular ovulation.

Fallopian tube damage
Blockages in or damage to the fallopian tubes can be a barrier to natural conception. Causes of blockage or damage (such as scarring) can include a previous ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammation, previous surgical procedures or infections.

Endometriosis
Sometimes the tissue normally found in the uterine lining can travel and grow on more unusual surfaces, including fallopian tubes, ovaries and the abdomen. This can result in scarring and adhesions, which in turn can lead to very painful periods, abdominal distension and difficulty conceiving. Continued...

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