Infertility
can be defined in two ways: as inability to conceive after a year of regular
sexual intercourse without contraception, or as repeated ectopic pregnancies,
miscarriages or perinatal loss. Male and female specific factors account for
about 30% of the infertility causes (individually);the combination of male and
female causation leads to an additional 20% and the remaining 20% are caused by
uncertain origins.
When
one is dealing with infertility, as much as it is important to strictly follow
the rules of the treatment, it is equally important to make sure that you have
the correct diagnosis of the root cause of your condition. In this article you
will find a broad outline, enumerating the various probable causes of
infertility.
Why
it is important to determine the causes.
Infertility
may be caused due to a multitude of factors at a time, or it may be the result
of perhaps the deviation of a certain single factor from its premeditated path.
Since misdiagnosis can often lead to further fertility complications, the very
first step of treating and curing infertility depends largely on indentifying
the root cause right in the beginning of treatment.
The
broad causes of infertility in females may be listed as follows:
. Anovulation:
In females, ovulatory problems are the most common causes of infertility. The
failure to ovulate may be due to a number of factors:
- Hormonal
imbalance is the most frequent cause of anovulation; when the ovaries produce
immature eggs, pregnancy becomes impossible.
- Women with
polycystic ovaries suffer from a decreased secretion of FSH and increased
secretion of LH and testosterone; therefore polycystic ovarian syndrome may
lead to anovulation in women.
- Approximately
20% of the cases of infertility occur due to the malfunctioning of the
hypothalamus, the gland which controls hormonal stimuli, resulting in immature
eggs. The pituitary gland is responsible for the regulation of LH and FSH, and
its malfunctioning produces immature eggs.
- Damage to the
ovaries caused by previous surgeries, ovarian cysts, tumors and infections may
lead to production of immature eggs as well.
- Premature
menopause and follicular problems are also responsible for anovulation.
- Improper
functioning of fallopian tubes: Viral and bacterial infections of the fallopian
tubes are the primary cause of their malfunction.
Appendicitis
and colitis are abdominal problems which lead to blockage of the fallopian
tubes. Tubal damages may also be caused by previous surgeries, which render the
tubes incapable of passing eggs. Ectopic pregnancy, which occurs within the
tube, is a potential threat to life that also causes tubal damage. Congenital
tubal defects are rare, but not impossible to come across as causes of infertility.
- Use of drugs:
Smoking, drinking and using other drugs have been known to decrease the chances
of getting pregnant.
- Problems in
the Immune system: This problem includes autoimmune reactions in the body and
the creation of antisperm antibodies which exterminate sperms. Natural killer
cells, which when present in excess, can damage the embryo in the uterus. The
antinuclear antibodies cause inflammation of the uterus when present in excess.
The presence of antisperm antibodies in the female’s body kills off the sperms
before they can fertilize the egg.
Although
the causes of infertility are many, they are fairly easy to overcome,
especially when diagnosed in the early stages. Using a holistic approach,
comprising of the prescribed medicines, following a healthy diet, regular
exercise, abstinence from alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, stress management,
acupuncture etc. guarantees positive results. Due to the complex and
multifactoral nature of infertility, the problem can be solved permanently only
by dealing with it in the holistic way, which tackles all the root causes of
this condition rather than focusing on specific triggering elements.
This
article is based on the book, “Pregnancy Miracle” by Lisa Olson. Lisa
is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her
life to creating the ultimate pregnancy solution guaranteed to permanently
reverse the root of infertility, help you get pregnant quickly and naturally
and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, without the use prescription medication and
without any surgical procedures.
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