Female Fertility and Ovulation Disorders
Female fertility can be disrupted by various ovulation issues, including irregular periods to endometriosis and PCOS. The good news is many are treatable. Read on to find out more about some of the testing and treatments available.
What Is An Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Test?
When women are born, they already have their lifetime supply of eggs, which gradually decrease in quality and quantity over time. An AMH test will give some insights into the remaining quantity of eggs and number of fertile years you have.
How does age affect female fertility?
The single most important factor influencing a woman’s chance of conceiving is her age. While we can’t stop or reverse the ageing process, there are steps both partners can take to boost fertility and increase their chance of a successful pregnancy.
What Is A Female Fertility Check?
There are number of factors that can affect female fertility and your chances of conceiving. By undertaking a simple assessment, you can get an indication if there are any factors that might be affecting your changes of success.
What Are Some Common Female Fertility Factors?
There are a few key issues that can affect a woman’s chance of conceiving including issues with the menstrual cycle and blocked fallopian tubes.
What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a fairly common condition whereby the cells that line the uterus or endometrium grow in places outside the uterus. Around 10 per cent of reproductive age are affected.
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Fibroids affect up to 80 per cent of women and are benign lumps of tissue, which grow in the muscular part of the uterus. Fibroids are not cancerous or otherwise at all harmful to your health, and there is only a small chance they will affect your fertility.
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a common hormone problem that can affect fertility and make it more difficult to have a baby. PCOS can mean your chance of conceiving naturally is low but there are treatments available.
