Secondary infertility is the inability to become pregnant or to carry a baby to term after previously giving birth to a baby. Secondary infertility shares many of the same causes of primary infertility. Among the possible causes of secondary infertility are: • Impaired sperm production, function or delivery in men. • Fallopian tube damage ovulation […]
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, […]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep, mood, and memory problems. Pregnancy involves weight gain and extreme hormone fluctuations and these can put strain on the body systems, making fibromyalgia worse. Many women often experience pain, discomfort, brain fog, and other symptoms that are very similar to fibromyalgia during pregnancy. […]
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 […]
Underactive thyroid otherwise known as Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain crucial hormones. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. An underactive thyroid can affect your ability to conceive. Here is what to do if you have hypothyroidism and trying to become pregnant. When […]
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 […]
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. […]
There are a number of things that may be keeping you from getting pregnant: Damage to your fallopian tubes. These structures carry eggs from your ovaries, which produce eggs, to the uterus, where the baby develops. They can get damaged when scars form after pelvic infections, endometriosis, and pelvic surgery. That can prevent sperm from […]
The main symptom of infertility is not getting pregnant. There may be no other obvious symptoms. Sometimes, a woman with infertility may have irregular or absent menstrual periods. In some cases, a man with infertility may have some signs of hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth or sexual function. Most couples will eventually […]
