5 Uterine Conditions That Commonly Result in Infertility
A functioning uterus supports and sustains pregnancy by protecting the developing fetus for the duration of your pregnancy. In order for things to go smoothly it’s necessary that you have a normal uterine cavity with a healthy lining. Uterine conditions that result in infertility vary from uterine factor infertility (UFI) due to the absence of […]
Adenomyosis. Does It Impact Fertility?
Adenomyosis is a condition that impacts the lives of as many as one-third of child-bearing aged women in the US, although some reports state as many as 70% of all women may have this excruciating condition. Adenomyosis presents with symptoms that include painful, heavy periods, abnormally lengthy periods, pronounced pelvic pain and painful intercourse. Adenomyosis […]
Fibroids and Their Impact on Fertility
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumors that grow in the uterus. A fibroid occurs when a single muscle cell in the uterine wall multiplies and grows and forms a benign tumor. Uterine fibroids are common and affect 20% of women who are childbearing age. Within the African American community fibroids are two to four times […]
I Have Fibroids and Infertility. Do I Need Surgery?
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow inside the uterus, in the uterine wall, or just outside the uterus. There are a few different types of fibroids, but all of them can cause pain, pelvic pressure, heavy periods that may last longer than a week, frequent urge to urinate, trouble emptying your bladder, constipation, and […]
