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Reasons for Infertility
Why Infertility?
There are many reasons for infertility. Some are related to physiological dysfunctions like fibroids, endometriosis, thyroids problems, PCOS, hormonal imbalances and more. Others are more closely related to mental and emotional problems especially in connection with stress. Understanding the cause of infertility is very important in deciding which type of therapy is best for your specific case. Be positive about your ability to solve your problems and learn as much as possible about your condition so that you can help improve your situation and achieve a healthy pregnancy soon.
If you are looking for infertility solutions with natural therapies, you are in the right place because many couples have achieved healthy pregnancy after years of failed fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization simply by changing their diet and life style, taking fertility vitamins, herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies, yoga, meditation, and more.
The information below discusses the major reasons for infertility and it is meant as a guide and not as diagnostic tool. Always talk to your health care practitioner about your symptoms and understand that each person is different and individualized case taking is required.
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are one of the many reasons for infertility in women. Fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus. They develop from the muscle cells of the uterus and grow to different sizes ranging from very small to very large.
Some women of childbearing age experience distressful uterine fibroids symptoms, while most women with fibroids have no symptoms and may not require treatment. The presence of fibroids may prevent you from getting pregnant, learn how herbs can help shrink fibroids.
PCOS
Many PCOS symptoms are reasons for infertility. They include anovulatory and irregular cycles, weight gain, hirsutism, acne, infertility, depression, etc.
Women with PCOS are at high risk of developing type II diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and infertility so it is very important to make the necessary steps to address this condition.
Following a specific diet for PCOS is very important in addressing the symptoms of this condition and increase your chance of getting pregnant naturally.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is the due to the formation of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. This tissue grows in areas like the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, the colon, etc. During the female hormonal changes, this tissue is subjected to hormonal stimulation, causing pain and distress as a result.
Endometriosis can be one of the reasons of infertility in women and it can account for 40% of the cases. So, not all women with endometriosis will have trouble getting pregnant, but endometriosis will certainly make it more difficult. Endometriosis affects fertility in many ways.
The main one is the formation of adhesions and scarring as a result of endometriosis, that can damage the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. Another factor is the over production of prostaglandins which interfere with fertilization and embryo implantation.
Prostaglandins are produced by the uterine lining in high quantities during menstruation causing severe dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding. Prostaglandins are required during the regulation of the menstrual cycle. When produced by the tissues of endometrial tissues implanted in other areas of the body it causes and inflammatory response, in fact, inflammation of the endometrium (uterine lining). Natural health therapies for endometriosis aim to decreases inflammation by helping decrease distressful symptoms of endometriosis.
There is also an immunological component in the causes of endometriosis and possibly a toxic body compositions. Herbal detox, immune support and hormonal regulation are also areas of natural help for endometriosis.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Among all the reasons for infertility, PID is the most overlooked, in my opinion.
It is caused by infection of the pelvic cavity that might include the reproductive organs like ovaries, uterus, cervix, or follopian tubes.
The infection is usually caused by a sexually transmitted disease, such a s gonorrhea or chlamydia.
Hormonal Dysfunctions
Hormonal Dysfunctions are among the major reasons for infertility and sometimes it is due to prolonged use of oral contraceptives. Thyroid and adrenal insufficiency can cause hormonal problems that affect ovarian function.
Luteal Phase Defect
This conditions is caused by the inability of the corpus lutem, produced by the egg follicle after ovulation, to produce enough progesterone hormone. The result is an inability of the fertilized egg to implant in the lining of the uterus. The surge of progesterone after fertilization is essential to signal the presence of the embryo, stimulate the thickening of the lining of the uterus, and prevent the menstrual period to occur.
Vitex Agnus castus has been used successfully to treat luteal phase defect because it stimulates the production of progesterone supporting the second half of the cycle after ovulation.
Poor Quality of Cervical Mucus
If the cervical mucus that is required to keep the sperm healthy is poor in quality and quantity, fertilization will be compromised. Learning the signs of fertility and charting your menstrual cycle is the best way to take charge of your fertility.
Autoimmunity
Autoimmune conditions are often reasons for infertility. When the cells of the immune system produce antibodies against the sperm, infertility is the result. The female immune system detects the presence of the spermatic cells as if they were foreign antigenic components that need to be removed and attacked. The production of anti-sperm antibodies lead to the inability of the sperm to travel to destination and fertilize the egg.
Acupuncture and herbal remedies can be utilized to address autoimmunity related infertility.
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
An obstruction of the Fallopian tubes can prevent the mature egg released from to ovary to reach the uterus and the sperm cannot reach the egg preventing conception. In some cases the Fallopian tubes are only partially blocked and this factor increases the chances of ectopic pregnancy or tubal pregnancy. Hydrosalpinx is a specific type of blockage of the Fallopian tubes where fluid fills the tube causing and increase in its diameter. The presence of the fluid prevents the sperm from meeting the egg and fertilize it.
Blocked Fallopian tubes is among the most common reasons for infertility in women and it accounts for 20-40% of infertility cases.
Male Factor Infertility
The reasons for infertility in men are mostly related to the quality, quantity, and morphology of the sperm. Low sperm count is becoming more and more common in couples who are trying to conceive and it is often due to high stress levels, heavy metals, radiation, smoke, infections, mineral, and vitamin deficiency. Scientific studies have reported a 50% drops in sperm count in males since the 1940s as a result of environmental pollution in the water, air and food. Men can also be subjected to hormonal problems that account for low sperm production. In some rare cases the male partner does not produce sperm cells at all (azospermia), while in others the immune system prudes antibodies to their own sperm. More and more males are producing defective sperm that cannot swim or that cannot penetrate the egg. Also, as women may have blocked Fallopian tubes, men ca have blocked ejaculatory ducts and the sperm cannot travel from the seminal vesicles to the urethra and be released during ejaculation.
Read more on how homeopathic medicine can help the reasons for infertility in women and in men.
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