Fertility

LH, or luteinizing hormone, plays a crucial role in triggering ovulation, the release of a mature egg from the ovary.

While age, lifestyle habits, and underlying medical conditions can impact fertility, genetics do not directly influence a woman's ability to conceive.

Infertility is the medical term used to describe the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects women, not men. It is not a common cause of infertility in men.

Ovulation induction involves using medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce and release mature eggs.

Regular exercise, when performed in moderation, is generally not considered a risk factor for infertility in women.

Salpingectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes.

PCOS is more commonly associated with infertility in younger women and is less likely to be a significant factor in women over 35.

Menopause is the natural process in which a woman's ovaries stop producing eggs and she can no longer become pregnant.

IVF is a fertility treatment typically used for women, not men.

IVF involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in a laboratory dish and then transferring the resulting embryo into the uterus.

Regular sauna use is not generally considered a risk factor for infertility in men.

Oligomenorrhea refers to a menstrual cycle that occurs less frequently than every 35 days.

Lifestyle modifications, such as weight loss or quitting smoking, are not considered a specific treatment for infertility but may improve overall health and fertility potential.

Cervical mucus hostility refers to a condition in which the cervical mucus is thick and viscous, making it difficult for sperm to penetrate and reach the egg.