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Treating blocked fallopian tubes
By ThinkBaby on 10/10/2007 01:30:07
Infections and other gynaelogical conditions can affect your fallopian tubes, but how does this affect conception?
.However, there is treatment which can be successful in repairing the tubes for successful conception.What causes blocked fallopian tubes?If you get a sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia, the infection can cause inflammation or scarring of the fallopian tube tissue
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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
of cases the problem hampering conception is blocked fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tubes are blocked, scarred or damaged a successfully fertilised egg may not be able to make its way down into the uterus to establish the pregnancy. There are several
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Conception after a vasectomy
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2006 01:15:29
If you are in a relationship and want to concieve after having a vasectomy, it is possible in some cases.
rate of a vasectomy reversal as either a 40 per cent potential for success or a 60 per cent probability of failure.In rare cases, those men who have had a vasectomy become fertile again if their tubes rejoin naturally. But this is quite rare
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Men's health and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/08/2007 01:55:06
Previous illness or surgery, as well as ongoing conditions like diabetes can affect male fertility
There are various lifestyle and gynaelogical issues which can affect a woman's fertility (find out about them by clicking here), but often men get left out of the picture, and in reality there are many health issues which can also affect a man
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Trying for a baby for 12 months - what now?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/10/2008 01:00:13
If you have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months or more, what can you do next, and who should you talk to?
When you first start trying for a baby, it can be hard to deal with the disappointment if your period arrives right on time the following month. However, as the months go by, it is easy to start to despair of ever getting pregnant. Check out
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
thick the sperm have difficulty swimming through itProblems in implanting the fertilised egg in the womb:Damage to the fallopian tubes – if the fallopian tubes are blocked, scarred or similarly damaged a successfully fertilised egg may not be able
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Common tests for infertility: Men
By ThinkBaby on 01/03/2006 07:49:34
The road to fertility treatment is paved with tests for both partners - here we outline the most frequently used
investigations are necessary. Ultrasound scanning - Ultrasound imaging uses soundwaves to create a picture of what's going on inside the body, and can enable doctors to get a good look at the scrotum to check for abnormalities. Testicular biopsy
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Conception: When to Seek Help
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/08/2008 02:47:10
If you have been trying for a baby for a while, when should you start to seek medical help?
. It's good to have a rough idea what to expect so you can brace yourself for disappointment in the early months of trying. That's not to say it's impossible to get pregnant straight away, but it does take around six months on average, and 12 months
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
to disillusionment and even depression. However, you're not alone.What are the odds on getting pregnant?In any given month, there is only a 20 to 25 per cent chance that you will conceive, even without any medical issues getting in the way (see below).On average
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Investigating infertility - where to start
By ThinkBaby on 27/09/2010 01:35:31
Do you have a fertility problem, when should you seek help and are you doing everything you can to try to conceive?
- which does lower your combined fertility but will not neceessarily prevent you from getting pregnant in time. In this case the choice will be whether to keep trying for a while (you may be able to take steps to optimise your chances of conception
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