Infertility

Infertility

                    "inability to conceive children or young"

Damage to the fallopian tubes or uterus can be caused by one or more of the following:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease.
• A previous infection.
• Polyps in the uterus.
• Endometriosis or fibroids.
• Scar tissue or adhesions.
• Chronic medical illness.
• A previous ectopic (tubal) pregnancy.
• A birth defect.

There are 2 types of infertility:

• Primary infertility refers to couples who have not become pregnant after at least 1 year having sex without using birth control methods.
• Secondary infertility refers to couples who have been able to get pregnant at least once, but now are unable.

Common Signs of Infertility in Women

• Irregular periods. The average woman's cycle is 28 days long. ...
• Painful or heavy periods. Most women experience cramps with their periods. ...
• No periods. ...
• Symptoms of hormone fluctuations. ...
• Pain during sex. ...
• Changes in sexual desire. ...
• Testicle pain or swelling. ...
• Problems maintaining erection.

Fertility drugs generally work like the natural hormones — follicle-stimulating hormone ( FSH ) and luteinizing hormone ( LH ) — to trigger ovulation. They're also used in women who ovulate to try to stimulate a better egg or an extra egg or eggs. Fertility drugs may include: Clomiphene citrate.