What is SOP? Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder that affects 5% to 10% of women. Like all syndromes, SOP is a combination of problems that appear together. Not all women with PCOS have all the same symptoms. To be diagnosed with PCOS, a woman must have at least 2 of 3 possible problems: chronic ovulation (anovulation), chronically…
Normal Ovarian Function In women of reproductive age, the ovary secretes estrogen and progesterone in the bloodstream. These two hormones prepare the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) for the implantation of a fertilized egg. The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, influences the production of ovarian hormones and ovulation through the secretion of two hormones, the…
For a woman to become pregnant, a man’s sperm must ascend through the vagina through the cervix into the uterus (womb) and into one of the fallopian tubes. If the sperm reach the fallopian tubes as soon as the egg is released from the ovary (ovulation), the sperm and the egg may be found, most often, in the tube, on…
INFERTILITY: Inability to achieve a pregnancy after having sex regularly without using contraception for a year. The study at 6 months of sexual relations without pregnancy is indicated in the following cases: ➢ Woman over 35 years of age ➢ Oligo / amenorrhea (Irregular menstruation or with long periods without menstruation) ➢ Uterine and / or salpingery disease ➢ Endometriosis…
The preservation of fertility began to develop after observing that the treatments used against cancer, both chemotherapy and radiotherapy produced sterility as a side effect in a not inconsiderable percentage. The infertility associated with oncological treatments was an adverse effect that was not important next to the serious health problem presented by the patients. That is, it was “the least”.…
Babies spend much of their time sleeping, and this is because sleep is very important for their physical and mental development. One of the latest scientific studies in the field has analyzed the effects of napping in babies between 6 and 12 months, confirming that this beneficial habit helps them to consolidate everything they have learned before going to sleep.…
50 to 70 percent of spontaneous abortions that occur during the first trimester are the result of chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized ovum. Most of the time, this means that the ovum or sperm have the wrong number of chromosomes, and as a result, the fertilized ovum can not be develop normally. Sometimes an abortion is a consequence of problems…
Can smoking affect my ability to have a child? Most people understand that smoking increases the risk of heart, vascular and lung diseases. However, many people do not realize that smoking can also bring infertility problems, both in men and women. The rates of complications in pregnancy and erectile dysfunction also increase among smokers. Does smoking affect my eggs or…
1) Artificial Insemination is indicated in cases in which the woman suffers from alterations in the cervical mucus, for example, the mucus becomes hostile to sperm. Carrying out a treatment Artificial insemination, you can evade the cervix and enter directly into the uterus and thus get pregnant. 2) Artificial Insemination is also indicated when man has antibodies against his own…
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs when the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) is outside the uterus. Endometriosis can develop outside the uterus, in the ovaries and tubes, and even in the bladder or intestines. This tissue can irritate the structures it touches and thus cause pain and adhesions (scar tissue) in…
Infertility is a problem that involves 15% of the population. The scientific advances have managed to establish treatments that promote the union of the sperm and the ovule, however, not in all cases are effective, since they depend on the causes of the infertility. Reproductive surgery is a procedure to observe the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, in order to…
The reproductive surgery is a procedure to observe uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, in order to detect a problem that is causing infertility and should always be considered when the patient has a history of surgeries such as appendectomy, intestinal surgeries, ovarian surgery, or in fallopian tubes. In general there are two types of reproductive surgery: Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy (Surgery…
When a couple has difficulty getting pregnant, it can be a fertility problem of the man, the woman or both. In many cases it can be frustrating not knowing the causes of infertility. Some causes of infertility in women are: Irregular menstrual periods Thyroid problems History of sexually transmitted diseases, such as pelvic inflammatory disease Age over 35 years Being…
When a couple is having trouble having a baby, there is a 50% chance that the man has a problem that contributes to this infertility. The problems that the man could present would be: • Production of very few sperm to fertilize the egg • Production of sperm that do not have a proper shape or that do not move…
Monterrey, Mexico (June 25, 2015) .- In a sexual relationship, a man without fertility problems must produce more than 15 million sperm. But 20 percent of men globally generate a smaller number of sperm, so they are responsible for cases of infertility, explained today specialists in Biology of Human Reproduction and in Reproductive Medicine and Fertility. “The problems in the…
The goal of the infertility treatment should be the birth of one healthy child. Many of the treatment options offered to infertile couples, however, are associated with high risks of multiple gestation. In addition, many couples see multiple pregnancy as a desired situation and are not aware of the risks that this generates for both parents and newborns. Patients must…
What is ovulation? Ovulation is the release of an ovum from the ovaries and it is essential to get pregnant. Ovulation is spontaneously triggered some 36 to 40 hours after the blood levels of a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH) rise. This is called the peak of the LH. Once released from the ovary, the egg is picked up by…
