Top 10 Causes of Female Infertility (And How We Treat Them)

IVF experts of the best IVF center in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share a blog article on causes of female infertility.

Infertility affects many women across the globe. This medical condition could be caused by anything. Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World on the top 10 causes of female infertility and how they are treated.

Top 10 causes of female infertility and how they get treated

1. Ovulation disorders: “One of the most common causes of infertility is related to irregular or absent ovulation. PCOS, thyroid issues, extreme stress or weight changes cause ovulation disorders. At Gunjan IVF World, we treat ovulation disorders with the right treatment plan. We advise ovulation induction medications, lifestyle modifications like dieting, exercising, etc., and treating the underlying condition,” stated Dr. Gunjan Gupta, well-known gynecologist Ghaziabad and Medical Director & Founder, Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World has been awarded as North India’s best IVF clinic chain by ETHealthworld for the third time in a row and has highly advanced clinics at Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.
2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): “This is another condition in women that often comes in the way of fertility. It is a medical condition that is caused because of hormonal imbalances which affect ovulation. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular periods, acne, weight gain and excessive hair growth in unwanted areas. At Gunjan IVF World, we treat this condition through weight management. Medications like Metformin, Letrozole, Clomid are usually administered. Women who have PCOS and are planning to conceive are suggested IVF if other methods fail,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Centre In-Charge & Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – leading IVF clinic in Janakpuri.
3. Endometriosis: This is a health condition in which tissues similar to the uterine lining grow outside the uterus. Common symptoms of endometriosis include painful periods, pelvic pain and painful intercourse. Treatment for this condition involves laparoscopic surgeries to remove the tissue, hormonal therapy and IVF in cases the fallopian tubes are affected.
4. Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes: Blockage or damage of the fallopian tubes prevent sperm from travelling to meet the egg for fertilisation. The common causes of blocked or damaged tubes include infections, past surgeries or endometriosis. Blocked tubes can be treated through laparoscopic surgery which is done to open the tubes. In some cases, IVF is done to bypass the tubes entirely.
5. Poor egg quality: A very common concern that we at Gunjan IVF World come across is patients with poor egg quality. The decline in egg health could be because of advanced age or other factors. This is mostly found in women over the age of 35 years. In most cases IVF with own or donor eggs is suggested to patients with poor quality eggs. Supplements like CoQ10 are also administered to patients to support egg health.
6. Uterine or cervical concerns: Problems with the shape or lining of the uterus can also come in the way of motherhood dreams. Problems like fibroids, polyps, adhesions or cervical stenosis are also treated at Gunjan IVF World. We treat these conditions through a variety of procedures like hysteroscopy in which surgery is performed to remove growths, hormonal treatments are done to improve the lining and embryo transfer is done carefully in IVF treatment.
7. Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): This is a health condition in women which involves early loss of ovarian function, before the age of 40 years. The possible causes for this condition could be genetic, autoimmune or unknown. This is usually treated through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and in some complex cases IVF is done with donor eggs.
8. Hyperprolactinemia: This involves excessive production of prolactin hormone which leads to disruption in ovulation. This condition is caused because of pituitary tumours or consumption of certain medications. Treatment for this condition includes dopamine agonists and identifying and treating the underlying pituitary problems.
9. Thyroid problems: Overactive or underactive thyroid glands can also cause disruptions in hormone production which in turn might affect fertility in women. The symptoms of thyroid problems are irregular periods, fatigue, and weight loss or gain. At Gunjan IVF World, we treat thyroid issues through medications to balance thyroid levels and we monitor hormone levels regularly during fertility treatment.
10. Unexplained infertility: There are some cases where no medical cause can be found. This occurs in ~10–20% infertility cases. There is no set treatment for such cases. Simple lifestyle modifications, timed intercourse or IUI and IVF if other methods fail are advised to women with unexplained infertility.

How is infertility diagnosed?

Infertility is diagnosed through the following

• Hormonal blood test
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
• Laparoscopy
• Ovarian reserve testing (AMH, FSH)

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