Female Factor Edition Part 1

On episode 6 Part 1, Katie & Abby discuss Female Factor Infertility. They dive into all of the different female factors that could contribute to why a woman is not getting pregnant and what questions you should ask your O.B./R.E. when it's time to start testing. As stated in the episode, Katie & Abby are NOT doctors. They are only speaking from experience and what they wish they had known before they started their infertility journey. They gathered their research from Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group's website, the MAYO clinic and Cleveland Clinic.

*ART (assisted reproductive technology): any treatment where eggs or embryos are handled.

*Female Factor: when the cause of infertility comes from the female, it is considered female infertility.

*Endometriosis- tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus causing inflammation. Some women experience severe pain and hinders pregnancy.

*Auto Immune Disease- a type of disease that attacks healthy cells.

*Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)- an infection of the female reproductive system.

*Hypothalamus- a portion of the brain that aids in regulating the nervous system and pituitary gland.

*Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)- a problem with hormones that happens during the reproductive years. With PCOS, many small sacs of fluid (also known as cysts) develop along the outer edge of the ovary.

*Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)- levels found in blood work to get an indication of a female's egg count.

*Poor Egg Quality- caused by diminished ovarian reserve and is one of the most common causes of infertility, especially in women over 35.

*Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)- also called primary ovarian failure, is a rare condition where your ovaries stop working before age 40.

*Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)- a hormone your pituitary gland makes and releases that plays a role in sexual development and reproduction.

*Reproductive Endocrinologist (R.E.)- doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating infertility.

*PREGMATE Ovulation Test Strips

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