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Follow on Google News | Dr. Stephanie Singleton Highlights Top 5 Infertility Causes1 in 6 couples experience infertility. Dr. Stephanie Singleton of The Fertility Center of Charleston highlights the top 5 causes of infertility.
For patients disappointed by infertility, this is a good time to evaluate an infertility diagnosis more closely and provide information on natural options for healing and restoring healthy fertility. A good understanding of the potential underlying cause of infertility can start the conversation about next steps for resolution. Are there lifestyle factors that could play a role? Wellness options may include managing stress, diet, alcohol, tobacco and other lifestyle factors. Do symptoms of common disorders that lead to infertility exist? The leading health issues and disorders contributing to infertility are the following: 1. Endometriosis Endometriosis causes 35-50% of infertility cases in women. Endometriosis occurs when the glandular tissue that should grow only inside the uterus begins to grow outside the uterus and can contribute to excess scar tissue and adhesions in the pelvis as well as cysts in the ovaries. This can cause monthly, and sometimes even continuous, pelvic pain. It can also contribute to infertility. Women with endometriosis should seek a fertility specialist to proceed to infertility evaluations early to combat conception complications. Find out more at http://www.fertilitycharleston.com/ 2. Ovulation Disorders There are a variety of reasons a woman may have irregular menstrual cycles, but this may mean that she is not regularly releasing an egg (ovulating). Hormonal imbalance is the primary reason women have ovulation disorder. Hormonal imbalance may occur as a result of: – Poor egg health – Problems with one or more of the endocrine glands – Poor nutrition – Stress – Poor lifestyle choices – Low Body Weight – Obesity – Genetic predisposition The spectrum for ovulation disorder is wide and varied. Many patients can overcome this form of infertility with ovulation induction or intrauterine insemination (IUI). Learn more at http://www.fertilitycharleston.com/ 3. Sperm Issues A man is considered to have a low sperm count if he has fewer than 20 million sperm per milliliter on a semen analysis. However, there can also be issues of sperm movement (motility) and shape (morphology) – Poor lifestyle choices; smoking, drinking alcohol, poor diet, stress, environmental pollution – Antisperm antibodies (can be present with a history of vasectomy and vasectomy reversal) – Genetic predisposition – Damage to the reproductive organs – Illness, for example cancer treated with chemotherapy A male infertility evaluation begins with a simple sperm test (semen analysis). Find out more at http://www.fertilitycharleston.com/ 4. Blocked Fallopian Tubes Blocked fallopian tubes can prevent the sperm from finding the egg and / or the embryo from reaching the uterus. Approximately 25% of infertility cases are due to blocked fallopian tubes and may be caused by: – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), often from sexually transmitted diseases (Chlamydia, Trichomonas, etc.) – Endometriosis – Uterine fibroids – Ectopic pregnancy – Scar tissue in the uterus or pelvis related to previous surgeries A female infertility evaluation includes an on-site evaluation of the fallopian tubes with the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) procedure. Using a fluoroscopy machine, contrast can be visualized filling the uterine cavity and moving into and out of each tube. This test determines if the fallopian tubes are open and capable of allowing for fertilization of the egg by the sperm. Find out more at http://www.fertilitycharleston.com/ 5. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) PCOS affects 4 – 18%of reproductive age women. It is the result of hormonal imbalances in the female body and may cause infertility, menstrual cycle irregularities, weight gain, insulin resistance, skin problems, small cysts in the ovaries, and excessive facial hair growth. Due to the frequency of infertility in patients with PCOS, an early consultation with a fertility specialist is often recommended. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, medication and ovulation induction. 6. Other common causes of infertility include: • Poor egg health • Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) • Anti-sperm antibodies as a result of testicular injury, post surgery or prostate gland infection. • Sperm disorders related to varicose veins of the testicles, blockage of the vas deferens, blockage of the epididymis • Combination Infertility occurs when both partners have been diagnosed with one or more fertility issues and occurs in approximately 20% of infertility cases • Unexplained Infertility is a diagnosis for 15% of couples. This diagnosis does not mean that there is no issue, but that we may not have created a test for the issue yet. Usually those couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility can be treated with conservative therapies. Couples with primary or secondary infertility who have not be able to conceive after trying for a year or more of unprotected intercourse, should schedule an infertility evaluation with a board certified reproductive endocrinologist. An infertility evaluation can provide couples with a plan for conception and a good understanding of treatment options. The Fertility Center of Charleston and Dr. Stephanie Singleton compassionately guide each patient to parenthood using the latest advanced reproductive technologies including IVF (http://www.fertilitycharleston.com/ End
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