An infertility evaluation includes exams and tests to try to find the reason why you and your partner have not gotten pregnant. If a cause is found, treatment may be possible. In many cases, infertility can be successfully treated even if no cause is found.
A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy where the mother or fetus has a higher chance of health problems or complications than in a typical pregnancy. High-risk pregnancies can be caused by a number of factors:
• Preexisting health conditions
• Pregnancy complications
• Previous pregnancy issues
• Lifestyle & Age
• Multiple pregnancies
Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a vaginal hysterectomy performed with the aid of a laparoscope, a thin, flexible tube containing a video camera. Thin tubes are inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen near the navel. The uterus is then removed in sections through the laparoscope tube or through the vagina.
Cesarean section, C-section, or cesarean birth is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the birth parent's abdomen and uterus. Healthcare providers use it when they believe it's safer for the birth parent, the baby, or both. The incision made in the skin may be: Up-and-down (vertical).
A myomectomy is a surgical procedure that removes uterine fibroids while leaving the uterus intact. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can cause pain, heavy bleeding, and other symptoms. A myomectomy is an alternative to a hysterectomy, which removes the uterus and prevents pregnancy.
• Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB): Irregular or heavy bleeding that can be a sign of serious medical issues.
• Amenorrhea: The absence of menstrual periods.
• Oligomenorrhea: Infrequent periods that occur more than 35 days apart.
• Menorrhagia: Heavy menstrual periods, including prolonged periods or excessive bleeding during a normal-length period.
• Hypomenorrhea: Light periods.
• Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstrual periods.
A normal delivery is a vaginal birth that occurs without surgical intervention. It's generally considered low risk and is recommended for healthy, young women when there aren't any complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
Ovarian cyst removal, also known as an ovarian cystectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove a fluid-filled sac from the ovary or its surface. A healthcare provider may recommend this procedure if the cyst is large, doesn't go away on its own, or could be cancerous.
Antenatal care, also known as prenatal or maternity care, is a series of health checkups and support services that begin when a woman becomes pregnant and continue until the baby is born:
• Health screenings
• Advice & Support
• Treatments & Testing
• Immunizations
Preconception counseling is a discussion with a healthcare professional about becoming pregnant. The goal is to help you get pregnant safely, reduce the risk of complications, and keep you and the fetus healthy.
You can schedule a preconception counseling appointment 3–6 months before trying to get pregnant. Some things you can discuss with your healthcare provider.
Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose or treat problems of the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted telescope-like device that is placed into the uterus through the vagina and cervix. The hysteroscope transmits the image of your uterus onto a screen. Other instruments are used along with the hysteroscope for treatment.
PCOD: A condition where the ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs that develop into cysts. This can lead to enlarged ovaries and hormonal imbalances.
PCOS:
A broader term that describes the symptoms that often accompany PCOD, including irregular periods, high levels of androgens, insulin resistance, and infertility. The name comes from the multiple small fluid-filled sacs (follicles) that appear on the ovaries in imaging.