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Vaginal discharge and ovulation – when are the chances of getting pregnant higher?
Cervical mucus is a white secretion with increased viscosity that is released from the endocervical glands of the cervix. It consists of mucous matter, water, nutrients and enzyme elements. This mucus forms a structure made up of three-dimensional networks, which within the menstrual cycle change their consistency. On the one hand, this can make it…
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Ovulation test – how does it work?
When it comes to trying to conceive, timing is so important! There are only a few days each month when a woman can successfully conceive, also known as the “fertile window,” and only one day when ovulation actually occurs. Ovulation is defined as the release of a mature egg from the ovary after follicle formation.…
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Stress lowers testosterone and leads to infertility in men
The term stress defines the non-specific response of the organism to increased demands from the environment, changes or the action of various stimuli that can be defined as stressors. Although usually the concept of stress is imbued with a negative aspect, stress, in itself, is a natural physiological process and characterizes the adaptation of biological…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome – clinical picture
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive disorders in women. It has a very diverse clinical presentation. CSP has three main components that are interrelated. These are anovulatory cycles, hyperandrogenemia and polycystic ovarian structure. One of the most common symptoms of PCOS is irregular periods. Disorders in the menstrual cycle reflect…
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Morris syndrome – a rare genetic disorder leading to infertility
Morris syndrome, also known as androgen insensitivity syndrome, is a rare inherited disorder of sexual development. People suffering from the disease are genetically with a male chromosome set, but do not develop male genitalia. This is because their bodies do not respond to male sex hormones. Androgen insensitivity syndrome can cause problems during puberty as…
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Asherman syndrome and female infertility
Every year, millions of women struggle to create or increase their family. Infertility, or the inability to conceive after at least 6 months, affects 10% of women in Europe. Most cases of infertility are common and easily identified by doctors. These include endometriosis, ovarian failure and tubal factors. However, there are rare conditions that can…
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Salpingitis – a leading cause of infertility in women
The fallopian tubes extend from the uterus, one on each side, and both open near the left and right ovaries. During ovulation, the released egg enters the fallopian tube and moves to the uterus. Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes. Almost all cases are caused by a bacterial infection, including sexually transmitted diseases…
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Causes of impaired sperm formation and sterility in men
A number of conditions can cause oligozoospermia – a low concentration of sperm in the seminal fluid. The hypothalamus produces and secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone – GnRH, which reaches the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates gonadotrope cells to release luteinizing hormone – LH and follicle-stimulating hormone – FSH into the systemic circulation. LH…
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Is cervical stenosis a cause of infertility?
Cervical stenosis is an uncommon but potential cause of female infertility. In cervical stenosis, the cervical opening is narrower than it should be and, in severe cases, can be completely closed. This can prevent sperm from reaching the egg and complicate fertility treatments such as insemination or IVF. To more easily understand how cervical stenosis…
