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Infertility
Risk factors
- Obesity Obesity — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment and prevention of this serious health risk.
- Alcohol use: Do you have a drinking problem? Alcohol use self-assessment — Take this self-assessment to rate your drinking habits and explore solutions.
Tests and diagnosis
- Ultrasound Ultrasound — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
Causes
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Sexually transmitted diseases — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
- Varicocele Varicocele — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this possible cause of infertility.
- Drug addiction Drug addiction — Comprehensive overview covers signs, symptoms, causes, treatment of this chemical dependence.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this common hormonal disorder.
- Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these noncancerous uterine tumors.
- Retrograde ejaculation Retrograde ejaculation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of condition that can cause male infertility.
- Hypospadias Hypospadias — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of an abnormally located opening in the penis.
- Premature ovarian failure Premature ovarian failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of loss of normal ovary function.
- Male hypogonadism Male hypogonadism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of testosterone deficiency.
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Hyperthyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an overactive thyroid gland.
- Nicotine dependence Nicotine dependence — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment of this difficult-to-break addiction.
- Klinefelter syndrome Klinefelter syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, diagnosis of this genetic condition affecting males.
- Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) — Comprehensive overview covers causes, complications and treatment of this disorder.
- Cushing's syndrome Cushing's syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this disorder caused by excess cortisol.
- Endometriosis Endometriosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common women's condition.
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Hypothyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an underactive thyroid gland.
- Alcoholism Alcoholism — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this serious addiction.
Treatments and drugs
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this complication of infertility treatment.
- 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.
Coping and support
- Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health Friendships — Follow these tips to make friends and be a good friend.
- Social support: Tap this tool to combat stress Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.
- Support groups: Make connections, get help Support groups connect people facing similar challenges. Members share experiences and advice.
Prevention
- Weight loss: Assess your readiness to change Weight loss — Answer these questions to see if you're ready to start.
- Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count Female fertility — Understand what you can do to protect and promote your fertility.
- Fitness programs: 7 tips for staying motivated Fitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips.
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