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Hormonal Causes Possible causes of infertility in women are presented below.
Progesterone Insufficiency
Progesterone prepares the uterine wall for the implantation of the fertilized egg.
Hormonal Imbalance at the Level of the Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus secretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), hormones that activate the ovulation process.
Hyperprolactinemia
Interferes with the ovulation and menstruation process by increasing prolactin levels.
Hormonal Imbalances/Deficiencies Affecting the Ovulation Process
Medical Causes of Female Infertility Functional causes: disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis functionality – a system that stimulates and regulates the production of hormones necessary for normal sexual development and function.
Tubal Causes
Tubal obstructions (caused by salpingitis, sexually transmitted diseases, tubal ligation, ectopic pregnancy, abscesses, chronic salpingitis), nonspecific inflammatory conditions (gonococcal, streptococcal, tuberculosis), gamete transport dysfunctions, post-traumatic or post-procedural anatomical injuries.
Uterine Causes
Including congenital uterine malformations (septate uterus, unicornuate uterus, bicornuate uterus, didelphic uterus, double uterus), uterine fibroids, post-surgical uterine adhesions, endometrial pathologies (endometritis, endometriosis).
Cervical and Vulvo-vaginal Causes
Cervical anomalies, cervicitis, cervical mucus dysfunction, vulvo-vaginal pathologies (dysplasia, stenosis, polyps), formation of anti-sperm antibodies.
Ovarian Causes
Ovulatory dysfunctions (anovulation, oligo-ovulation), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormonal abnormalities associated with PCOS, ovarian structural pathologies (ovarian cysts, abnormal oocytes).
General Medical Factors
Include metabolic dysfunctions, psychological stress, weight deviations, inadequate diet, excessive physical exercises, oncological treatments (chemo and radiotherapy) affecting ovarian reserve, ovarian pathologies (aplasia, dysgenesis, tumors, ovarian infections), salpingitis, surgical excision of the ovaries.
Endocrinological Causes
Imply dysfunctions of the adrenal and thyroid glands, ovarian insufficiency, premature menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency.
Immunological Causes
Formation of antibodies against oocytes and spermatozoa.
Surgical Causes
Repeated abortions, use of inadequate intrauterine devices, injectable contraceptives.
The cost of IVF with stimulation is 4199 euros.
The components included in the price are as follows for the IVF/ICSI procedure (a+b+c+d+e+f+g):
Administering pharmacological treatment
Hormonal and ultrasound monitoring
Anesthesia applied during the IVF procedure
Ovarian follicular aspiration
Necessary laboratory tests
Embryo transfer
Cryopreservation of embryos.
