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Health Encyclopedia: Infertility In Women Causes

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Causes of infertility can be found in about 90% of infertility cases but, despite extensive tests, about 10% of couples will never know why they cannot conceive. Between 10 - 30% of cases of infertility have more than one cause. Male or female infertility each account for about 30 - 40% of cases. In men, sperm defects (their quality and quantity) are usually responsible. Female infertility is more complex.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the major cause of fe...

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Expert & Community Posts

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New Menopause Medication Being Tested
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

A new medication to treat some of the symptoms of menopause is being tested and developed by Wyeth.... Read more »

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 1: Sleepless? Join the Crowd…
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

As I write these words, it's 5 a.m. I was up till 1:30 a.m. working on tax documents and college... Read more »

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FAQ: Menopause and Sexual Issues
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Q. Since I've started going through menopause, I'm really not in the mood for sex very often. And... Read more »

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Are You Letting These Time-Zappers Ruin Your Life?
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...  Well, yes you can. But add to that the various symptoms of menopause and pretty soon it can... Read more »

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More New Menopause Drugs Offer Hope
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...vile hot flashes. But taking estrogen to combat the symptoms of menopause has had some serious... Read more »

Health Guide

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Surgery
SurgeryIf nonsurgical strategies do not relieve symptoms, surgery may be the best option for treatment. Surgery may be indicated depending on a number of factors:Intractable Side Effects. Surgery may... Read more »
Infertility In Women: Medications
...conditions:Infertility but with normal ovulationWomen with low estrogen levelsPremature ovarian failure (early menopause)One or two tablets are taken each day for 5 days, usually starting 2 - 5... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception
Oral ContraceptionOral contraceptives (OCs) are available only by prescription and come in either a combination of estrogen and progestin or progestin alone. Many brands of each form are available.... Read more »
Cervical Cancer: Treatment for Invasive Cervical Cancer
...remain sexually active.Radiation. Radiation treatments to the pelvis often inhibit ovarian function. Early menopause often occurs. Radiation also may cause vaginal scarring. Treatments are... Read more »
Menopause: Symptoms
...function, including interest, frequency, and vaginal dryness vary. It is useful to remember that the symptoms of menopause eventually go away.Forgetfulness. This appears to be one of the few... Read more »

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Menopause, Reproduction and Aging

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