Gynecology, Obstetrics and In Vitro Fertilization Specialist Associate Professor Maryem Kurek Eken gave information about the subject. Infertility is the inability to get pregnant despite at least 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse. The problem of infertility can be seen at the same rate in women, men or both. In female infertility, treatment can be started after 35 years of age without waiting for 1 year. Age is an important factor in female infertility. The risk of infertility increases with age. There can be many causes of infertility in women. What are the causes of infertility in women? Signs of infertility in women? How Is Infertility Diagnosed? What is Infertility Treatment?
Causes of infertility in women;
- The most common cause is blockage in the tubes.
- ovulation problems
- early menopause
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Some thyroid and hormone-related disorders
- Overweight
- tumors
- Fibroids, uterine anomalies, uterine dilatation
- Irregular period
- Adhesion in the abdomen
- Consuming alcohol, cigarettes, and excessive caffeine
- Diabetes
- Cancer and cancer treatment
Infertility symptoms in women?
Absence of menstruation, less or more bleeding than normal during the menstrual period, irregular menstrual cycle, pelvic pain, skin changes and hair loss (due to hormonal reasons) may be symptoms of infertility in women.
How Is Infertility Diagnosed?
First of all, the patient's history is listened and detailed examination is performed. Then blood tests, ultrasound examination, hysteresalphingography and laparoscopy are applied.
What is Infertility Treatment?
"In vitro fertilization is the most known and applied infertility treatment. However, there are different treatment methods to be offered to women who cannot get pregnant naturally. The most important part for the treatment option is the cause of infertility," said Associate Prof.Dr.Meryem Kurek Eken.
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