Synonyms Impotence, sterility, infertility Definition Sterility is usually defined as the inability of a couple to conceive children if, despite the desire to have children, conception does not occur after at least one year of sexual intercourse without contraception. The reason for the unfulfilled desire to have children can lie with both the woman and … Male infertility
Diagnosis General diagnostics: For many couples it is initially a problem to be able to admit that the reason for the childlessness could possibly be one of both partners. The way to get help and counselling is often a burden for both spouses, not only for the relationship, but also for their own psyche. It … Diagnosis | Male infertility
Therapy Insemination: In this method, the sperm of a man is processed. The prerequisite for this is that the man has only a slight fertility disorder and that there are still enough sperm available. The processed sperm are then inserted into the woman’s uterus during ovulation using a catheter. The fertilization can still take place … Therapy | Male infertility
Definition – What is the implantation pain? The implantation of the egg, i.e. the penetration and connection of the egg with the uterine lining, takes place between the seventh and twelfth day after ovulation. The penetration of the egg into the mucous membrane causes a very small injury and may cause slight bleeding (nidation bleeding). … Pain of implantation
Where do you feel the implantation pain? Most women report pulling centrally in the lower abdomen, exactly where the uterus is located. Rarely can women locate the pain more precisely. When does one feel the implantation pain? The implantation takes place between the seventh and twelfth day after ovulation. However, as the female cycle is … Where do you feel the implantation pain? | Pain of implantation
Back pain Back pain occurs in the context of the implantation pain rather rarely. Accompanying back pain is rather associated with menstrual pain. Here, pain occurs mainly in the lower back, which can partially radiate into the flanks and between the shoulder blades. Treatment The implantation pain is usually of low intensity and lasts only … Back pain | Pain of implantation
Definiton T4 is the short name of the iodine-containing thyroid hormone tetraiodothyronine. A common name is also thyroxine. T4 and the structurally related T3 (triiodothyronine) are involved in numerous metabolic processes in the body and are essential for the proper functioning of the body. Too low values indicate an underactive thyroid gland and too high … Thyroid hormone T4 – Thyroxine
T4 value and desire to have children A normal thyroid gland function of the woman is very important if she wants to have children. Therefore the value for the free T4 as well as the control hormone TSH should be in the normal range. Both under- and over-functioning, or too low and too high T4 … T4 value and desire to have children | Thyroid hormone T4 – Thyroxine
Why is my T4 value too low? A T4 value that is too low indicates a thyroid hormone deficiency, which is usually caused by an underactive thyroid. The hypofunction can have various causes. Quite common in the population (especially in women) is the thyroid disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In this disease, the body produces special proteins … Why is my T4 value too low? | Thyroid hormone T4 – Thyroxine
T3 vs T4 – What is the difference? Both T4 and T3 are iodine-containing hormones produced by the thyroid gland. They differ chemically only in that T3 (triiodothyronine) contains three iodine particles and T4 (tetraiodothyronine) contains four. While T4 is more stable and decomposes less quickly, T3 is up to a hundred times more effective … T3 vs T4 – What is the difference? | Thyroid hormone T4 – Thyroxine
Introduction Clomiphene is a drug that is mainly taken by women with unfulfilled desire to have children. The active ingredient is a so-called oestrogen receptor antagonist, which triggers ovulation. Clomiphene can easily be taken in tablet form and is therefore prescribed as the treatment of choice for infertility. Effect Clomiphene is a drug from the … Clomiphene
Side effects As with all medicines, side effects can occur when taking clomiphene. The adverse effects depend mainly on the dosage and the duration of the medication. The hormonal stimulation can lead to multiple pregnancies and an enlargement of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts with fluid accumulation in the abdomen can also be caused by taking … Side effects | Clomiphene
