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  2. Female infertility - Wikipedia

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    Human genetic variants that likely cause dysregulation of critical meiotic processes have been identified in 14 female infertility associated genes. [53] A major cause of female infertility is premature ovarian insufficiency. [54] This insufficiency is a heterogeneous disease that affects about 1% of women who are under the age of 40. [54]

  3. Fallopian tube obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Approximately 20% of female infertility can be attributed to tubal causes. [1] Distal tubal obstruction (affecting the distal tubal opening (towards the ovary)) is typically associated with hydrosalpinx formation and often caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. [1] Pelvic adhesions may be associated with such an infection.

  4. Unexplained infertility - Wikipedia

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    In unexplained infertility abnormalities are likely to be present but not detected by current methods. Possible problems could be that the egg is not released at the optimum time for fertilization, that it may not enter the fallopian tube, sperm may not be able to reach the egg, fertilization may fail to occur, transport of the zygote may be disturbed, or implantation fails.

  5. 4 possible modern-day factors behind infertility - AOL

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    In the U.S., approximately 12.7% of reproductive age women seek infertility treatment every year. But that statistic excludes men with infertility issues, which is just one of many reasons actual ...

  6. Infertility - Wikipedia

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    Male infertility is responsible for 20–30% of infertility cases, while 20–35% are due to female infertility, and 25–40% are due to combined problems in both partners. [29] [5] In 10–20% of cases, no cause is found. [5] The most common cause of female infertility are ovulation problems, usually manifested by scanty or absent menstrual ...

  7. What is ureaplasma? What you need to know about the ... - AOL

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    In women, ureaplasma can move into the ovaries and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a condition that makes it difficult to become pregnant or remain pregnant, Ramin says. How is ureaplasma ...

  8. Hydrosalpinx - Wikipedia

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    During an infertility work-up a hysterosalpingogram, an X-ray procedure that uses a contrast agent to image the fallopian tubes, shows the retort-like shape of the distended tubes and the absence of spillage of the dye into the peritoneum. If, however, there is a tubal occlusion at the utero-tubal junction, a hydrosalpinx may go undetected.

  9. Endometriosis and infertility - Wikipedia

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    Women in which the presenting symptom is infertility often have diagnoses delayed beyond the average window of 25–29 years of age. [ 6 ] The gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis is a diagnostic laparoscopy , a minimally invasive procedure that involves a camera entering the abdominals through a small incision to examine the abdominal ...