The various conditions that affect fertility in females are
- Ovulation Disordersthat prevents the release of eggs from the ovaries. The patient may complain of amenorrhea or short or irregular periods. The abnormality could be due to/li>
- Hypothalmic or Pituitary Factors: Low levels of FSH or Follicle Stimulating Hormone, LH or Luteinizing Hormone and Estradiol associated with or without increase in Prolactin.
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: It is hormonal disorder associated with irregular cycles caused by an excess in male hormones.
- Premature Ovarian Failure: In this case the ovaries stop working before the age of 40 caused by low estradiol with increased FSH.
- Uterine or outflow tract disorders
Fallopian Tube Block or Damage: Fallopian tube is the tube which carries the egg from the ovary to the womb or uterus and on this journey fertilization takes place. Hence if there is damage to the womb or fallopian tube then it becomes very difficult to conceive. These damages can be attributed to one of these