Do I have endometriosis?
Endometriosis could be the reason you cannot get pregnant. Do you have the following symptoms? general pelvic pain, even when not menstruating painful periods painful intercourse heavy periods or spotting between cycles irregular cycles painful urination and bowel movements, especially during your period One of the more distressing aspects of endometriosis is the increased risk of infertility. Even […]
Do I have POI (primary ovarian insufficiency)?
Do you ovulate irregularly? Are you having difficulty getting pregnant? Are you having the same symptoms as your mother in menopause but are too young to be menopausal? Then it’s possible you have primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Primary ovarian insufficiency is a potential cause of female infertility. POI is also known as premature ovarian failure. Women […]
Do I need to take medication to get pregnant?
If you are trying to get pregnant for a while, your doctor may have prescribed various medications to help you realize your dreams. But you should know the side effects and precautions before undertaking a drug regiment. There are four categories of medications that are used for infertility. Fertility drugs that stimulate ovulation Birth control drugs […]
What is ovulatory dysfunction?
You have been trying to get pregnant without success but you also have irregular periods. You may also never get your period. What could be the problem? You may have ovulatory disfunction. Ovulatory dysfunction is a common cause of female infertility, occurring in up to 40 percent of infertile women. Ovulation is the release of an egg […]
Do I have PID?
You might have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID if you have really bad cramps or flu like symptoms during that time of the month. And you should know that PID may cause infertility. But you don’t always have these symptoms since PID can manifest acutely, chronically, or silently. If PID is acute, the symptoms may be […]
Should I get Laparoscopy?
You have been trying to get pregnant for a while with no results. You might be wondering if you are infertile. At Midwest Fertility Center, you can get laparoscopy to determine whether you are infertile and what the cause of infertility could be. Diagnosing & Treating Infertility through Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is a simple way of looking […]
Could a STD cause infertility?
The short answer is yes. Maybe you were a little “wild” in your youth, but a sexually transmitted disease can very well be the reason you can not get pregnant. Left untreated a STD can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. PID is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. But it’s not […]
Does IVF have side effects?
You are considering IVF for your infertility but you have concerns about possible side effects. For the most part, you should return to normal the next day after an IVF procedure but you should be aware of potential side effects of getting IVF. If you are aware ahead of time you can minimize any risks […]
How can I afford fertility treatments?
You want to have a baby and you have fertility issues. You know Midwest Fertility Center can help with infertility and has a great treatment plan for your particular issue. But how can you afford to get in vitro fertilization or tubal ligation reversal on your budget? Luckily, there are financial options available at MFC. […]
Is that cup of coffee preventing me from getting pregnant?
Well, one cup of coffee is not going to stop you from getting pregnant but the more coffee is consumed, the less the chance to conceive a child. I know, everybody drinks coffee to wake up in the morning. According to a recent survey, on average, women of childbearing age consume about 100 mg of caffeine a day, […]