Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Female infertility
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Female infertility, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Female infertility. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Female infertility. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Female infertility includes:
- Cessation of oral contraceptives - hormonal balance may take some time after stopping the pill.
- Ovulation disorders
- Anovulation - see also causes of anovulation
- Stress
- Diet
- Excessive exercise (see Exercise symptoms)
- Athletic training
- Poor nutrition
- Ovary disorders
- Ovarian cysts
- PCOS
- Surgical ovary removal
- Ovary infection
- Ovarian cancer
- Hormonal disorders (type of Endocrine disorders) - affecting ovulation
- Pituitary disorder
- Pituitary gland tumor
- Thyroid disorder - either underactive thyroid or overactive thyroid
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Adrenal disorder
- Blocked fallopian tubes
- Scarred fallopian tubes
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy surgery
- Tubal ligation - "tied tubes" procedure.
- Abscess
- Uterus conditions
- Removal of IUD - this may take time before things return to normal.
- Scarred cervix
- Uterus infection
- Cervix cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Hysterectomy
- Uterus defects
- Cervical mucus defects
- Illness in general - any disease can reduce fertility.
Female infertility as a complication: Other conditions that might have Female infertility as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Female infertility as a complication includes:
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
- Lead poisoning
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Prolactinoma
- Smoking
- Turner Syndrome
Female infertility as a symptom: Conditions listing Female infertility as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
- Cervicitis
- Masculinisation
- Pituitary Cancer
- Prolactinoma
- Uterine fibroids
Underlying conditions discussion:
PCOS can negatively affect fertility since it can prevent ovulation.
Some women with PCOS have menstrual periods, but do not ovulate.1
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC
Last revision:
Nov 12, 2003
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