Diseases

Female Sterility

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A condition of being an infertile woman. The inability to reproduce may result from congenital defects in the reproductive system, such as failure of the uterus to develop normally, or disease, injury, or corrective surgery that affects functioning of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, or vagina.

SYMPTOMS

The main symptom of infertility is the inability of a couple to get pregnant. Amenstrual cycle that's too long (35 days or more), too short (less than 21 days),irregular or absent can be a sign of lack of ovulation, which can be associated with female infertility. There may be no other outward signs or symptoms.

CAUSES

At least 10% of all cases of female infertility are caused by an abnormal uterus. Conditions such as fibroid, polyps, and adenomyosis may lead to obstruction of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Congenital abnormalities, such as septate uterus, may lead to recurrent miscarriages or the inability to conceive.