The only type of miscarriage that can be treated successfully during pregnancy is a threatened miscarriage, as inevitable, missed or incomplete miscarriages can’t be saved. If a miscarriage is suspected, seek medical advice at the local “early pregnancy unit”, and the signs of threatened miscarriage are usually: Mild bleeding Cramping a...
Luteal phase defect treatment (LPD) is complicated because there are multiple causes of this condition, and a number of associated conditions that also reduce fertility. There’s a range of effective treatments and self-help options for many of the causes, but it’s crucial to diagnose the condition first, which is confirmed when: L...
Thyroid disorders are easily overlooked, but they’re crucial fertility conditions, especially hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) which is more common than hyperthyroidism. It reduces male libido and sperm count, but has even more significant effects on female fertility and increases the chances of the following conditions: Abnormal...
Blocked Fallopian tubes cause about 20% of female infertility cases because the tubes are delicate and very vulnerable to infections and damage. Natural pregnancies rely on the Fallopian tubes to nourish sperm and an embryo, as well as transport the embryo to the womb a week later. Excess mucus or scar tissue can block the passage of sperm or ...
