Cystic fibrosis is an illness best known for causing frequent lung infections and chronic breathing problems. However, it affects organs and tissues throughout the body, including the urogenital system. A majority of men (between 97 and 98 percent) with cystic fibrosis have a congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD)–the ducts that carry sperm […]
What is the cervix? How does cancer develop there? Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually […]
Women with regular periods will have between 11 and 13 menstrual periods in one calendar year, which means that they will have up to 13 chances to conceive each year. On the other hand, women with irregular periods may have far fewer chances to conceive each year, potentially making the path to parenthood for them […]
An ovulation disorder is any condition that affects the normal ovulation process, which is necessary in order to conceive. Other factors, such as stress and diet, can also adversely affect ovulation, so you should not assume that you have an ovulation disorder just because your attempts to conceive have been unsuccessful. In normally fertile couples, […]
Everyone knows that maintaining a healthy weight is good for your body and your overall health. Many who want to overcome infertility are often concerned about how overweight or obese can affect them. One of the common questions they often ask is; Can weight loss help one get pregnant? Overweight or obesity and TTC Many […]
What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection? Before a man’s sperm can fertilize a woman’s egg, the head of the sperm must attach to the outside of the egg. Once attached, the sperm pushes through the outer layer to the inside of the egg (cytoplasm), where fertilization takes place. Sometimes the sperm cannot penetrate the outer layer, […]
Overview of Infertility Infertility is usually defined as inability of a couple to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility is defined as a disease by the World Health Organisation(WHO). Frequent, unprotected intercourse results in conception for 50 per cent of couples within three months, for 75 per cent within six months, and for […]
An underactive thyroid can affect your ability to conceive. Here is what to do if you have hypothyroidism and trying to become pregnant. When your thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone, it can have a serious effect on every organ in your body including your reproductive system. This means hypothyroidism may make it […]
What is Infertility? Most people will have the strong desire to conceive a child at some point during their lifetime. Understanding what defines normal fertility is crucial to helping a person, or couple, know when it is time to seek help. Most couples (approximately 85%) will achieve pregnancy within one year of trying, with the […]
Gestational diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels become high during pregnancy. It affects pregnant people who have never been diagnosed with diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce the insulin it needs during pregnancy. People with this condition develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. People with this condition […]
