Fertility Talk With Dr Abayomi Ajayi: Journey Through Infertility
Infertility StatisticsWhile 85% of couples are able to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, approximately 15% will not achieve pregnancy without some form of medical intervention. In 40% of those having difficulties with fertility, a male factor appears to be singularly responsible and in other additional 20%, both a male and female factors can […]
Male Infertility: Medical Causes
Infertility is often thought of as a woman’s disease and it is often assumed that the female partner will be the one to undergo infertility testing treatment. Studies have shown that at least 40% of infertility is male related. Medical Causes Problems with male fertility can be caused by a number of health issues and medical […]
Five Reasons You Might Not Be Getting Pregnant
If you have been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant, then you are not alone. There are five common reasons why you might not be conceiving: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)PCOS is a common affliction that disturbs hormone levels and ovulation. It is not completely understood why or how the changes in the hormone levels occur. The […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Causes And How It Affects Fertility
No one is quite sure what causes PCOS, and it is likely to be the result of a number of both genetic (inherited) as well as environmental factors. The symptoms of PCOS are caused by changes in hormone levels. There may be one or more causes for the hormone level changes. PCOS seems to run […]
6 COMMON RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING UTERINE FIBROIDS
A number of factors influence the risk of developing fibroids. These include: Heredity: If your mother or sister had fibroids, you’re at increased risk of developing them. Number Of Pregnancies: Women with one or more pregnancies that extended beyond 5 months have a decreased risk of fibroid formation. Use Of Birth Control Pills: Use of birth control pills […]
7 Ways To Prevent Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids occur in 20 percent to 80 percent of women between the ages of 30 and 50. Women who are at risk of developing fibroids may wonder how to prevent uterine fibroids. The exact cause as to how fibroids develop is unknown, as are the methods to prevent them from forming. However, experts have […]
Top 10 Causes Of Male Menopause
Male menopause also known as Andropause, can be caused by many things. The decrease in testosterone is an important factor in men suspected of having andropause. Below are top 10 causes of male menopause: Aging: As men age testosterone production naturally slows down, causing symptoms including a lowered sex drive and less physical strength. Unlike this […]
What Is Asherman′s Syndrome?
Definition:A condition characterized by adhesions and/or fibrosis of the endometrium, the uterine walls adhere to one another, this is usually caused by uterine reaction to injury and infections leading to scarring of the cavity in the uterus. In severe cases the walls of the uterus stick together or the cavity completely fills up with scar […]
