Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Inspection and palpation (palpation) of the abdomen (abdomen), inguinal region, etc. (groin region) etc. (pressure pain?, knock pain?, release pain?, cough pain?, … Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Examination

Female Infertility: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Vaginal ultrasonography (ultrasound using an ultrasound probe inserted into the vagina (sheath)) [anatomic abnormalities of the genital tract: U 0: inconspicuous uterus? U 1: dysmorphic uterus? U 2: uterus septus? – Complete fusion of the Müller ducts with incomplete resorption of the middle septum, resulting in a varying length and shape … Female Infertility: Diagnostic Tests

Female Infertility: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of infertility in women: Vitamins B12, B6, E and folic acid. Mineral magnesium Trace elements iron, selenium and zinc Amino acid arginine The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical … Female Infertility: Micronutrient Therapy

Female Infertility: Prevention

To prevent female infertility, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Malnutrition* – diet that is not complete and low in micronutrients (vital substances). Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see prevention with micronutrients. Consumption of stimulants Alcohol* * – ≥ 14 alcoholic drinks/week decreased the probability of conception by … Female Infertility: Prevention

Female Infertility: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) The pathogenesis of female infertility is complex. In addition to biographical causes, follicle maturation disorders/oocyte maturation disorders (of various etiologies), organic genital as well as extragenital factors are particular causes of the disease. Etiology (causes) Biographic causes Genetic burden from mother, grandmothers: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO syndrome) – genetic component. Age … Female Infertility: Causes

Female Infertility: Therapy

The following recommendations – in the spirit of holistic reproductive medicine – should be implemented before starting reproductive medical therapy. General measures Regular sex (every 2 days) during fertile days increases the likelihood of pregnancy. After ovulation, an egg is fertile for about 12-18 hours. Sperm can survive in the uterus for up to 5 … Female Infertility: Therapy

Male Infertility: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Male sterility (synonyms: Aspermatogenesis; Aspermia; Azoospermia; Male fertility disorder; Male infertility; Male infertility after vasectomy; Necrospermia; Necrozoospermia; OAT; Oligo-Astheno-teratozoospermia; Oligo-Astheno-zoospermia; Oligo-Azoospermia; Oligozoospermia; Sterility; Infertility (male); Inability to conceive; ICD-10 N46: Sterility in men) can only be considered if no pregnancy occurs during regular sexual intercourse twice a week within one to two years (with inconspicuous … Male Infertility: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Male Infertility: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of male infertility. Family history Is there any history of involuntary infertility in your family? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Are there any tumor diseases in your family (germ cell tumor, prostate or breast cancer). Social history What is your … Male Infertility: Medical History

Male Infertility: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by male infertility: Neoplasms – Tumor diseases (C00-D48). Urinary bladder carcinoma (bladder cancer). Testicular carcinoma (testicular cancer (+ 50%). Hodgkin’s lymphoma (malignant disease originating from the lymphoid tissue). Melanoma (black skin cancer) Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (+ 71%) Prostate carcinoma (prostate cancer) Men … Male Infertility: Complications

Female Infertility: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of female infertility. Family history Is there a history of frequent gynecologic conditions in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to … Female Infertility: Medical History

Female Infertility: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by female infertility: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Depression (in the case of unfulfilled desire to have children) Prognostic factors Age of the woman: from the age of 30, the fertility (fertility) of the woman begins to decline. Then from … Female Infertility: Complications