Infertility is a very difficult issue, and one that plagues many couples each year. Before going to a fertility specialist, however, there are a number of natural steps that a couple should take. First, they...

From the Woman's Diagnostic Cyber - Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Can you go through pregnancy with severe prolapse? Abdominal vs vaginal prolapse surgery and future vaginal delivery Cystocele after delivery but want another pregnancy Does postpartum prolapse improve...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - What chance of pregnancy? Unexplained infertility Where can I find the IVF report cards? No menses in 2 years and concerned I can't get pregnant When can I get pregnant? ...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Pelvic inflammatory disease is still a frequent cause of infertility. Most of the time this infection starts out as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia infections of the...

Background - importance and magnitude of problem Diagnostic goals - for overall category Types of Infertility infertile couple-overview ovulatory factor polycystic ovarian syndrome other anovulation corpus luteum dysfunction peritoneal factor endometriosis peritoneal adhesions tubal factor tubal blockage (surgical) pelvic inflammatory disease uterine...

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a medical condition which affects the ovaries. In many cases, PCOS stops the female reproductive system ovulating normally. This can lead to infertility, as the ovaries no longer produce...

Don't Eat that Bagel! Having trouble getting pregnant? It might just be your morning bagel. It turns out that a hidden sensitivity to a protein in grain known as gluten may cause all kinds of health...

ICSI stands for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and it is used for couples to achieve fertilization. It is used when the male is infertile or when couples have failed to get pregnant through IVF attempts. It allows couples who...