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Infertility

Risk factors

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Tests and diagnosis

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Causes

• Endometriosis Endometriosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this common women's condition.
• Cushing syndrome Cushing syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this disorder caused by excess cortisol.
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Sexually transmitted diseases — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
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• Alcoholism Alcoholism — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this serious addiction.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Egg freezing Egg freezing — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this fertility preservation method.
• Sperm donation Sperm donation — Overview covers why it's done and what you can expect during this procedure to aid conception.
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — Overview covers indications for and process of this assisted reproductive technology.

Coping and support

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Prevention

• Fitness: Tips for staying motivated Fitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips.
• Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count Female fertility — Understand what you can do to protect and promote your fertility.
• Weight loss: Assess your readiness to change Weight loss — Answer these questions to see if you're ready to start.

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