2. FEMALE INFERTILTY
Problems with tubes
Problems of egg formation or
ovulation
Problems in cervix(mouth of womb)
Problems in womb(uterus)
The peritoneal Factor
3. Problems with Tubes
In India, problems of tubes are very common.
Main function of tubes are to bring eggs
formed in ovaries to womb.
Tuberculosis and other infections are
common cause of infertility and damaged
tubes.
X-ray procedure, shows blocked tubes, scar
tissue may be present.
Laparoscopy tell us the exact status of
tubes, uterus, and ovaries.
Laparoscopy procedures are used to opened
up blocked tubes.
4. Problems of egg formation or
ovulation
Imp clues are revealed by menstrual
pattern.
Irregular or abnormal ovulation
accounts for approx 25% of all
infertility cases.
Ultrasound and endometrial biospy
help to evaluate ovulation.
If anyone is not ovulating, medication
is prescribed to stimulate ovulation.
5. Problems in cervix(mouth of
womb)
Cervix can be a cause of infertility but it is
quite rare.
For determining cervix problem, Postcoital
test(PCT).
This test evaluates cervical mucus, sperm,
and interaction between two.
Cervical problems are generally treated
with antibiotics, hormones, or by
intrauterine insemination.
6. Problems in womb(uterus)
A special x-ray called HSG can reveal defects of
the inside of uterus or fallopian tubes.
HSG is conducted when menstrual period stops
and before ovulation.
HSG may also suggest blockage of the fallopian
tubes.
Surgery may be required to further evaluate and
possibly correct uterine structural problems of
fallopian tubes.
7. The peritoneal Factor
It concerns about conditions and
abnormalities involving the peritoneal
surfaces of pelvic organs or abdominal
cavity.
Laparoscopy is the simplest way of
diagnosing peritoneal and tubal
disorders.
8. Male infertility
In approx 40% of infertile couple, male
partner is a cause of infertility.
Therefore, semen analysis is important.
Treatment for male factor of infertility may
include antibiotic therapy, surgical correction
of varicocele or obstruction of
ducts, hormones to produce improve sperm
production.
IVF also provide treatments for male
infertilization.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is another
option for treating severe male infertility.
For unresponsive patients, anonymous donor
is an option.
9. Tuberculosis
TB is an infectious disease and enhance the
infertility in couples.
In women, it damage to endometrium and
fallopian tubes.
In men, it cause TB of epididymo-orchitis,
resulting in inhibiting sperm to get into the
semen.
TB is easily treated by antitubercular therapy
using drugs.
10. Premature ovarian failure
It is a condition where ovaries stop
functioning before the age of 35 yrs.
Venal infection thyroid disorders
autoimmune disorders chronic medical
distress, renal and liver dysfunctions can
cause POF.
DHEA can help in such cases.
11. Recurrent abortions
Abortions more than three times is a cause
of infertility.
It require series of blood tests and
ultrasounds investigate the causes.
Abnormalities and anatemical defects of
uterus and cervix can be corrected
surgically and also laproscopically.
12. Thin endometrium
Sometimes with good egg formation but
lining of womb remains thin, this makes
infertility.
It is because of tuberculosis or hormonal
problem.
There are some medicines for its treatment.
13. Thank you
Contact Us
Dr. Sumita Prabhakar
CMI Hospital, 54, Haridwar
Road, Dehradun.
Uttarakhand, India. PIN:248001
Phone: 0135-6542172, 0135-
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