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In-Depth

Female infertility

Risk factors

Causes

  • Drug addiction Drug addiction — Comprehensive overview covers signs, symptoms, causes, treatment of this chemical dependence.
  • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Hypothyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an underactive thyroid gland.
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this common hormonal disorder.
  • Alcoholism Alcoholism — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this serious addiction.
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Sexually transmitted diseases — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Hyperthyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an overactive thyroid gland.
  • Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these noncancerous uterine tumors.
  • Endometriosis Endometriosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this common women's condition.
  • Premature ovarian failure Premature ovarian failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of loss of normal ovary function.

Treatments and drugs

  • Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this complication of infertility treatment.
  • Sperm donation Sperm donation — Overview covers why it's done and what you can expect during this procedure to aid conception.
  • In vitro fertilization (IVF) In vitro fertilization (IVF) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this assisted reproductive technology.
  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — Overview covers indications for and process of this assisted reproductive technology.

Prevention

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