The blockage could come from either partner.
It's a term used for both partners, the male could have health issue, low sperm count, impaired by varicocele, or the bloating of veins inside the testes, as well as the man's seminal fluid can contain antibodies that destroy his sperm,
the cervical mucus contains antibodies that destroy his sperm, the cervical mucus is so acidic that sperm are unable to survive.
Problems for the female: hormone problems, overweight or underweight, smoking, too much stress, unhealthy diet, ovarian tumors or cysts, intense exercise, such as long distance running, which causes loss of body fat, abuse of alcohol or drugs,
tumors in the pituitary gland, chronic illness, such as diabetes, or other illness some medicines etc....
2007-11-26 04:28:30
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answered by Fraulein 7
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You really need to read "Endometriosis Bible & Violet Protocol" by Zoe Brown (also available in electronic format here: http://www.endometriosisbible.info ). It's about how to eradicate endometriosis disease forever. It worked for me, you will see results in only a matter of weeks. Good Luck!
2014-09-12 03:54:30
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answered by Anonymous
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How old are you, because these may or may not apply.Since abnormal cervical cell changes rarely cause symptoms, it is important to have regular Pap test screening. If cervical cell changes progress to cervical cancer, symptoms may develop. Symptoms of cervical cancer may include:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a significant unexplained change in your menstrual cycle.
Bleeding when something comes in contact with the cervix, such as during sexual intercourse or insertion of a diaphragm.
Pain during sexual intercourse.
Abnormal vaginal discharge containing mucus that may be tinged with blood.
Symptoms that may occur when your cervical cancer has progressed include:
Anemia because of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Ongoing pelvic, leg, or back pain.
Urinary problems because of blockage of a kidney or ureter.
Leakage of urine or fecal content into the vagina because an abnormal opening (fistula) has developed between the vagina and the bladder or rectum.
Weight loss.
Endometriosis is a common and painful disease that affects about 5.5 million women in North America and is one of the top three causes of infertility in women.
During a normal cycle, the lining of your uterus -- called the endometrium -- begins to thicken in preparation for becoming pregnant. If you don't become pregnant that month, your body sheds the endometrium during menstruation and the process starts over. In endometriosis, for reasons that doctors don't entirely understand, tissue very similar to the endometrium begins to grow outside the uterus in various places that it shouldn't. It can appear in the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the various structures that support the uterus, and the lining of the pelvic cavity. Sometimes it's found in other places as well, including the cervix, vagina, rectum, bladder, bowel, and elsewhere.
The problem is that this tissue behaves like normal endometrial tissue -- it builds up and breaks down with your menstrual cycle -- but it can't be shed like normal endometrial tissue during your period. As a result, endometriosis can cause irritation, inflammation, and the formation of scar tissue. This buildup of tissue can prevent the eggs from getting out of the ovaries or being fertilized by sperm.
In addition to fertility problems, some common signs and symptoms of endometriosis include:
Painful intercourse
Painful urination
Painful bowel movements during your period
Severe abdominal pain before and after your period
Chronic pelvic and lower back pain
Heavy periods or spotting between periods
Fatigue
Getting Pregnant When You Have Endometriosis
Most women who have endometriosis can conceive normally. But if you're having problems getting pregnant, endometriosis may be the cause. To find out, your doctor will do a laparoscopy. In this procedure, a surgeon inserts a small viewing instrument into your abdomen to check for endometrial tissue. The surgeon might want to confirm the diagnosis with a biopsy. If you've been diagnosed with endometriosis, you have several treatment options, depending on the severity of the disease.
Medication, either alone or in combination with surgery, can often decrease inflammation and reduce pain. If you and your doctor opt for surgery, the surgeon will remove as much of the diseased tissue as possible. In some women, surgery significantly improves their chances of getting pregnant. You should know, however, that pregnancy rates tend to be lower for women with severe endometriosis.
Since many women with endometriosis have ovulation problems, another treatment option is the use of fertility drugs such as Clomid to induce ovulation. Injectable hormones also may be prescribed for the same reason. Once you begin to successfully ovulate, your doctor may suggest trying artificial insemination, in which sperm is insert directly into your uterus.
Keep in mind that some standard treatments for endometriosis can either prevent pregnancy or, in the case of the hormone Danocrine, cause serious birth defects. Make sure your doctor knows that you are trying to conceive if you're being treated for endometriosis.
Fallopian Tube Problems
Problems with the fallopian tubes also account for a significant percentage of infertility cases. Sometimes, the tubes may be blocked or they may be scarred as a result of disease or infection.
When an egg is released from one of the ovaries, it travels through one of the fallopian tubes, which are narrow ducts that connect the ovaries to the uterus. Normally, the egg will join with the sperm in the fallopian tubes during conception and the now-fertilized egg will continue on to the uterus. However, the fallopian tubes are extremely fragile. If they are damaged or won't open normally, there's no way for the egg to become fertilized by the sperm.
The fallopian tubes can be damaged by diseases such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, as well as by infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
Getting Pregnant When You Have Fallopian Tube Problems
To determine whether your fallopian tubes are blocked, your doctor may suggest a laparoscopy or a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). In an HSG test, liquid dye is inserted by catheter into the uterus and abdomen, then X-rays are taken to see the blockage. If you have problems with your fallopian tubes, your doctor may recommend surgery to correct the damage or open the tubes.
If you're ovulating normally, your doctor might also consider assisted reproduction techniques that bypass the fallopian tubes entirely. These can include intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), artificial insemination directly into the uterus (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2007-11-22 09:21:27
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answered by Karl T 2
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