Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition where you have few, unusual, or very long periods. Some experts define it as a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are any fertility-related treatments in which eggs or embryos are manipulated. Procedures where only sperm are manipulated, such […]
Hysteroscopy is the examination of the womb, and interior of the uterus using endoscopy with access through the cervix and it is an important procedure in fertility treatment success. The procedure also allows direct visual assessment of the cervical canal and uterine cavity to find any pathology in the uterus. Hysteroscopy reveals the uterine cavity, […]
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation of a woman’s upper reproductive tract, including the structures of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Most cases result from an untreated infection in the vagina or cervix that spreads. PID can affect the uterus, or womb, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, or a combination. It can lead […]
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. Women with Cystic fibrosis (CF) have thicker cervical mucus and can have ovulation issues due to poor nutrition. However, the majority of women with CF are […]
Infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and irregular menstrual cycles can be signs of poor egg quality – meaning the eggs are unable to be fertilised or develop into a healthy embryo. This condition is a leading contributor to female infertility and is often associated with factors such as age, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, and environmental influences. As […]
Irregular periods can indicate that you are ovulating inconsistently or, in some cases, not at all. As you already know, it is impossible to conceive without an egg, so the less you ovulate, the fewer opportunities you have to conceive. So here is a guide to improving your chances of getting pregnant if you have […]
Treatments for infertility can range from medications to embryo implantation through assisted reproductive technology (ART). There are treatments that are specifically for men or for women and some that involve both partners. In 85 percent to 90 percent of cases, infertility is treated with conventional medical therapies, such as medication or surgery. If fertility treatments […]
Trying to conceive is one big waiting game – you can never tell if this will be the month that pregnancy test turns positive. But luckily, there are a few ways to help boost your chances of getting pregnant. Sure, you can track your cycle and follow all the baby-making tricks in the book, but […]
An anteverted uterus is perfectly normal. It means the uterus, or womb, is tilted towards the front of the abdomen. It usually has no impact on the body or a person’s ability to get pregnant. An anteverted uterus is a natural variation, much like having a certain eye colour. A person’s uterus can also be […]
Before a man’s sperm can fertilise 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, for a variety of reasons. […]
