Seeking Fertility Donation Sperm Donation: If the man cannot provide sperm, the couple can use a sperm bank. The sperm is put into the vagina via a catheter, and make their way up to the oviducts. The donor, often a medical…
Hepatitis Hepatitis A and B are caused by virus infection of the liver. The virus breeds in waste matter from the bowel and is common where there is poor sanitation. It is passed in contaminated food and drinks; less usually,…
Vitro Fertilization IUI is an acronym for IntraUterine Insertion. Sperm is put into the uterus via the cervix. They travel to the tubes, where fertilization takes place. Poor quality sperm can bypass the journey through the vagina and avoid the…
Syphilis The corkscrew-shaped bacteria of syphilis penetrate the skin of the vulva and within 30 minutes reach the glands in the groin. Thirty-six hours after infection, the bacteria have doubled in number. They double again every 30 hours. It takes…
There are many different tests to find the cause of fertility problems. They include: Evaluation of cervical mucus. This involves an examination of mucus production, which may be scanty and blocking the sperm. Postcoital tests. These occur after intercourse to…
A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure to examine the internal structures. A coloured solution is introduced into the uterus via the vagina and cervix. The laparoscope is inserted though a small cut in the abdomen wall. When the tubes are…
The first attack of the herpes virus is the most painful and takes the longest time to heal. Within 2 to 20 days after infection, there is a mild tingling or itching. This can be on the labia, clitoris, or…
Toxic Shock Syndrome Many women really appreciate tampons. It is unlikely that they will stop using them entirely. Once again, it is a risk/benefit issue. The following are suggestions that might help: Avoid using them for the entire period. Use…
Female Tubal Obstruction Adhesions are scars which form on the outside of the oviducts. They tie down the tube; it cannot move at ovulation to scoop up the free-floating egg. Adhesions can be due to previous pelvic infections, or surgery.…
Chlamydia is the most common STD in the U.S. today, with as many as 4 million new cases each year. It causes about half the known cases of NGU (non-gonococcal urethritis) in men. It breeds on the cervix in women.…
