Infertility PDF
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Jae Rosie Anne H. Banuag
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This document discusses infertility, defining it as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sexual intercourse. It explores the various causes of infertility, including both male and female factors, as well as lifestyle habits that can contribute to it, such as smoking, excessive alcohol use, obesity, or exposure to certain environmental factors. It also touches upon treatment approaches, which may include lifestyle adjustments, conventional medicine, or alternative therapies.
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Human Reproduction Infertility By: Jae Rosie Anne H. Banuag What is infertility? Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility may occur due to mal...
Human Reproduction Infertility By: Jae Rosie Anne H. Banuag What is infertility? Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility may occur due to male, female or unexplained factors. Some causes of infertility are preventable. Treatment of infertility often involves in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other types of medically assisted reproduction. -World Health Organization (May 2024) Two Types of Infertility 01 Primary 02 Secondary refers to couples last 1 year having who have not unprotected sex become pregnant.Secondary infertility after at least 1 year refers to couples who having unprotected have been able to get pregnant at least once, sex but now are unable What causes Infertility? F Tubal Disorders (blocked fallopian tubes) E Uterine disorders Inflammatory (endometriosis) M Congenital (Septate uterus) A benign (fibroids) L Disorders of the ovaries (PCOS and other follicular disorders) Disorders of the endocrine system that causes imbalances of E reproductive hormones What causes Infertility? M Obstruction of reproductive tract (ejection of semen) A Hormonal disorders Testicular failure to produce sperm L Abnormal sperm function (morphology and E motility) What causes Infertility? O Smoking T Excessive alcohol intake H Obesity E Exposure to environmental R pollutants, radiation, and toxins S Use of marijuana (lower sperm count) Fertility includes exams and tests (semen analysis, tubal evaluation, etc.) Evaluation usually extends over several months Doctors collect medical information Approaches and Exams Infertility Treatment Addressing Infertility Lifestyle Habits Diet Exercise Alternative Therapies Alternative Medicine Vitamin supplements Phytoestrogenic supplements Hormone-regulating supplements Conventional Medicine Pills & Injections Surgery
