


Diagnosis & Management
If you have been diagnosed with infertility and are about to go through the “fertility workup," we have answers to your questions.
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
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How are thyroid disorders diagnosed?
A blood test to measure thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is the most efficient and sensitive test for hypothyroidism available. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in response to TRH secretion....
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How can I predict when I will ovulate?
One way of determining when you ovulate is to take your basal body temperature every morning and record it on a chart. Three or four months should be adequate to share with your doctor. You can als...
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What causes a miscarriage?
There are several common causes of miscarriage: Genetic Error - A major cause of miscarriage is an abnormality in the developing fetus resulting from genetic error. One study reports that 5...
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What is the luteal phase defect (LPD)?
Luteal phase defect (LPD) occurs when the endometrium is inadequately prepared, either because the secretion of progesterone by the ovary is below normal or because the endometrium isn't respon...
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What's intrauterine insemination (IUI)?
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the placing of sperm into a woman's uterus when she is ovulating. This procedure is used for couples with unexplained infertility, minimal male factor inferti...
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What is infertility?
Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. One third (30 percent) of infertility can be attributed to male factors, and about one third (30 percent) can be attributed to female facto...
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How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis of endometriosis is made by a combination of tests, including: a careful history of the symptoms and menstrual cycle of the patient a thorough pelvic examination a laparoscopy, durin...
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What is the connection between endometriosis and infertility?
The relationship between endometriosis and infertility is not completely understood. The primary cause of infertility resulting from endometriosis appears to be a blockage caused by scarring and ad...
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What is female infertility?
Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system often diagnosed if the woman has suffered from multiple miscarriages and the woman is under 35 years of age. If the woman is over 35...
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What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
Women with endometriosis often, but not always, have one or more of the following symptoms: dysmenorrhea (painful cramps during menstruation) dyspareunia (painful intercourse) dysfunctional ut...
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What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a disorder of the female reproductive system in which endometrial tissue (the normal lining of the uterus) is found outside the uterine cavity. An estimated three to five million A...
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What are treatment options for thyroid disorders?
Treatment differs based on the type of thyroid dysfunction. Patients with hypothyroidism require thyroid replacement therapy to supply the thyroid hormone that the body is not able to produce. The...
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When should a couple seek help for infertility?
Most physicians advise you not to be concerned unless you have been trying to conceive for at least one year and are under 35. If you are over 35 and have been trying for 6 months, you should consu...
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What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormone disorder in women, a leading cause of infertility, and one of the most underdiagnosed diseases in the United States. PCOS is characterized ...
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What are the symptoms of thyroid disorders?
Symptoms that a patient may complain about differ for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The hypothyroid patient may complain of: lethargy mild weight gain cold intolerance constipation ...
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