Causes of Infertility - Female and Male Factor Infertility
Understanding what causes infertility is the first step towards finding the right treatment plan. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, one-third of infertility cases are female factor infertility, one-third are male factor, and the remaining third involve problems on both sides, or unexplained causes. Get the information you need here on understanding the causes of infertility.
Getting Pregnant After 35
Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if you’re past age 35? Find out in this article from the About.com Guide to Fertility.
Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if you’re past age 35? Find out in this article from the About.com Guide to Fertility.
Am I Too Young for Infertility?
When it comes to fertility and age, do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? Learn how infertility affects young women in this article.
When it comes to fertility and age, do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? Learn how infertility affects young women in this article.
Does Age Affect Male Fertility?
Male fertility and age -- does it matter how old a man is? Turns out, age does affect male fertility. Find out how and in what ways age affects male fertility.
Male fertility and age -- does it matter how old a man is? Turns out, age does affect male fertility. Find out how and in what ways age affects male fertility.
Diagnosis of Thyroid Related Infertility
An undiagnosed thyroid problem can lead to infertility or recurrent miscarriage. In this article from About.com's Guide Mary Shomon, learn what you need to do to get a thyroid problem diagnosed.
An undiagnosed thyroid problem can lead to infertility or recurrent miscarriage. In this article from About.com's Guide Mary Shomon, learn what you need to do to get a thyroid problem diagnosed.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a leading cause of ectopic pregnancy and preventable infertility. About.com’s Guide to STDs, Elizabeth Boskey, discusses what PID is, what causes it, the symptoms, and possible treatments.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a leading cause of ectopic pregnancy and preventable infertility. About.com’s Guide to STDs, Elizabeth Boskey, discusses what PID is, what causes it, the symptoms, and possible treatments.
Endometriosis Questions and Answers
Endometriosis brings with it pelvic pain and, for many, infertility. Endometriosis is not well understood, which makes treatment difficult. About.com’s Guide to Woman’s Health, Tracee Cornforth, writes about theorized causes of endometriosis, symptoms, and possible treatments.
Endometriosis brings with it pelvic pain and, for many, infertility. Endometriosis is not well understood, which makes treatment difficult. About.com’s Guide to Woman’s Health, Tracee Cornforth, writes about theorized causes of endometriosis, symptoms, and possible treatments.
Laptop Users Risk Infertility
The heat generated by a laptop may affect male fertility. This article from the IDG News Service explains the latest research on the topic, including what men can do to possibly prevent problems.
The heat generated by a laptop may affect male fertility. This article from the IDG News Service explains the latest research on the topic, including what men can do to possibly prevent problems.
Top 6 Questions on Infertility After Lymphoma Treatment
Worried about infertility after cancer treatment? The good news is that permanent infertility after cancer treatment is not so common. About.com’s Guide to Lymphoma, Dr. Indranil Mallick, answers some commonly asked questions on infertility after lymphoma.
Worried about infertility after cancer treatment? The good news is that permanent infertility after cancer treatment is not so common. About.com’s Guide to Lymphoma, Dr. Indranil Mallick, answers some commonly asked questions on infertility after lymphoma.