Pathologic Function
female infertility
fe·male in·fer·til·i·ty
Subclass of:
Female Genital Diseases;
Infertility
Definitions related to female infertility:
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Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35). If a woman keeps having miscarriages, it is also called infertility. Female infertility can result from age, physical problems, hormone problems, and lifestyle or environmental factors. Most cases of infertility in women result from problems with producing eggs. In primary ovarian insufficiency, the ovaries stop functioning before natural menopause. In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries may not release an egg regularly or they may not release a healthy egg. About a third of the time, infertility is because of a problem with the woman. One third of the time, it is a problem with the man. Sometimes no cause can be found. If you think you might be infertile, see your doctor. There are tests that may tell if you have fertility problems. When it is possible to find the cause, treatments may include medicines, surgery, or assisted reproductive technologies. Happily, many couples treated for infertility are able to have babies. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office on Women's HealthMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(infertility, female) Diminished or absent ability of a female to achieve conception.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Infertility is defined as trying to get pregnant (with frequent intercourse) for at least a year with no success. Female infertility, male infertility or a combination of the two affects millions of couples in the United States. An estimated 10 to 18 percent of couples have trouble getting pregnant or having a successful delivery.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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The diminished ability of a couple to conceive a child. This may result from a definable cause (e.g., ovulatory, tubal, or sperm problem), or may be unexplained failure to conceive over a 2-year period. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine recommends that couples should be evaluated after 1 year of inability to conceive unless...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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