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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is a common cause of female infertility. In fact, PCOS is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility, which is infertility due to a lack of ovulation. How does PCOS affect fertility? PCOS can affect fertility in several ways. One way is by disrupting ovulation. Women with PCOS may not ovulate regularly, or they may not ovulate at all. This can make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS can also affect fertility by causing problems with the eggs. Women with PCOS may have eggs that are not as healthy as they should be. This can make it more difficult to get pregnant and can also increase the risk of miscarriage. In addition, PCOS can affect the lining of the uterus, which is where the fertilized egg implants. Women with PCOS may have a lining that is not as receptive to implantation. This can make it more difficult to get pregnant and can also increase the risk of miscarriage. What are t...

Tubal infertility, or blocked fallopian tubes, is a significant cause of infertility in women. These tubes are essential for conception, providing the pathway for the egg and sperm to meet. When they’re blocked, pregnancy becomes difficult or impossible. It’s estimated that blocked fallopian tubes contribute to 20–30% of female infertility cases. Several factors can cause this blockage: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), often caused by STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea, is a major culprit. Endometriosis, a condition where uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus, can also lead to blockages. Previous surgeries, including those for ectopic pregnancies or appendicitis, can sometimes cause adhesions that obstruct the tubes. A history of ectopic pregnancy itself can also damage the fallopian tubes. Diagnosis typically involves a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), an X-ray using dye to visualize the uterus and tubes. Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgery, might also be used. Treatment opti...