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Post by Blighted Ovum Board Admin on Oct 27, 2007 15:52:31 GMT -5
For most, there is no way prevent biological infertility. In the case of a blighted ovum, for instance, the problem is chromosomal/biological and not behavioral. Progesterone levels can affect fertility. Natural progesterone may enhance a woman's fertility, and is different from synthetic progestins found in birth control. Physicians can test a woman's progesterone level and prescribe progesterone. More information on this can be found in the next post, which addresses infertility drugs There are also factors that can decrease infertility that can be controlled. By controlling these factors it can possibly increase the chances of a successful pregnancy. - Weight irregularities can affect ovulation in women. Being overweight or underweight (too much or too little body fat) can negatively impact the chance of of getting pregnant. Being obese can also affect a male's ability to impregnate his partner.
- Sexually transmitted diseases are a common cause of infertility. It is important to practice safe sex.
- Medications can cause infertility. Some can also cause birth defects if they are being taken during conception. It is important to discuss medications with your doctor if you plan on becoming pregnant.
- Certain behaviors can reduce fertility. Alcohol consumption and drug use in men can reduce male fertility. Cigarette smoking can cause fertility reduction in both men and women. Cigarette smoking can also increase the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.
- Extreme exercise can negatively impact a woman's menstrual cycle, which in turn affects ovulation.
- Hazards or toxins found in the workplace can affect male fertility.
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Post by Blighted Ovum Board Admin on Oct 27, 2007 16:15:59 GMT -5
There are a number of medications which are frequently used to treat infertility issues. These are drugs designed to induce, enhance, or regulate ovulation. - Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is an injectable fertility medication that stimulates and supports the development of multiple eggs.
- Clomid is a frequently prescribed drug. This is used to regulate ovulation.
- Human chorionic gonadotropins (hCG) is an injectable hormone, which causes ovulation.
- Metformin is used to lower insulin levels in women with PCOS. It's primary use is to normalize the insulin levels in order to encourage normal ovulation.
- Progesterone is used to enhance the development of the endometrium, which in turn assists the user in supporting the growing embryo.
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Post by Blighted Ovum Board Admin on Oct 27, 2007 16:24:37 GMT -5
Please also see blightedovum.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=faq&action=display&thread=1191123402 which is part of this FAQ. It offers links to forum posts where women have discussed the results of genetic testing. Issues that were discovered include: Mthfr Gene Mutation
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
PCOS
Progesterone
Natural Killer Cells
Chromosomal Trippling/Triploidy
Trisomy 16
Prothrombin Gene MutationIn many cases women were treated for the detected diagnosis, with many women going on to have positive pregnancy results.
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