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Infertility
In-Depth
Risk factors
- Alcohol use: Do you have a drinking problem? Alcohol use self-assessment — Take this self-assessment to rate your drinking habits and explore solutions.
Tests and diagnosis
- Ultrasound Ultrasound — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
Causes
- Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) — Comprehensive overview covers causes, complications and treatment of this disorder.
- Hypospadias Hypospadias — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of an abnormally located opening in the penis.
- Retrograde ejaculation Retrograde ejaculation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of condition that can cause male infertility.
- Klinefelter syndrome Klinefelter syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, diagnosis of this genetic condition affecting males.
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Hyperthyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an overactive thyroid gland.
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Hypothyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an underactive thyroid gland.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this common hormonal disorder.
- Cushing's syndrome Cushing's syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this disorder caused by excess cortisol.
- Varicocele Variocele — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this possible cause of infertility.
- Premature ovarian failure Premature ovarian failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of loss of normal ovary function.
- Uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these noncancerous uterine tumors.
- Drug addiction Drug addiction — Comprehensive overview covers signs, symptoms, causes, treatment of this chemical dependence.
- Endometriosis Endometriosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common women's condition.
- Male hypogonadism Male hypogonadism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of testosterone deficiency.
- Nicotine dependence Nicotine dependence — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment of this difficult-to-break addiction.
- Alcoholism Alcoholism — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this serious addiction.
Complications
- Obesity Obesity — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment and prevention of this serious health risk.
Treatments and drugs
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this complication of infertility treatment.
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — Overview covers indications for and process of this assisted reproductive technology.
Coping and support
- Support groups: Find information, encouragement and camaraderie Find information on types of support groups, and how to choose the right one.
- Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health Friendships — Learn how to find good friends and be a good friend.
- Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.
Prevention
- Fitness programs: 10 tips for staying motivated Having trouble sticking with your fitness program? Stay motivated with these 10 simple tips.
- Weight-loss tip: First, make sure you're ready Permanent weight loss requires commitment. Here's how to determine if you're ready.
