One cause that can often contribute to difficulty getting pregnant is irregularity with regard to ovulation. Ovulation problems that result in female infertility can occur due to hormonal imbalances, ovarian irregularities as well as...

Among several types of fertility drugs aimed at improving fertility for couples trying to get pregnant is Heparin, a medication that is often used to treat complications affecting the blood, and is sometimes used as part of an infertility...

Doctors are racing to be the first to successfully transplant a womb from one woman to another so that a wombless woman will be able to give birth. And one British mother and daughter...

If you have suffered a premature menopause, due to a medical problem like premature ovarian failure (POF) or because of having chemo or radiation therapy for cancer, you may still be able to have children in the...

Overview Blocked fallopian tubes, known also as tubal blockage or tubal occlusion, prevents sperm from reaching the uterus to fertilize an egg, thereby resulting in infertility. Often caused by diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease...

Overview Endometriosis growths (implants) are abnormal growths of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus lining - i.e., along the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowels, or other abdominal organs. The misplaced tissue not only causes pain and heavy...

Assisted reproduction techniques (ART) are a modern miracle that enables the infertile to conceive, but should we put our complete faith in these measures? According to a French study, babies born as a result...

Various forms of conventional surgery are used to treat women suffering from uterine fibroids. If a woman wants to have children, a myomectomy procedure (in which only the fibroids themselves are removed) will be carried out, if possible. If...