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Endometrium Conditions and Diseases

Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN

The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. Each month, the endometrium thickens and renews itself, preparing for pregnancy. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, the endometrium sheds in a process known as menstruation.

If conception takes place, the embryo implants into the endometrium. Conditions that involve the endometrium and may impact fertility include: Adenomyosis, Asherman’s syndrome (uterine adhesions), Endometrial cancer, Endometrial polyps, Endometriosis, Luteal Phase Defect, Too thin or too thick endometrium and Viral infection.

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Can Cervical Stenosis Cause Infertility?

Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN

Cervical stenosis is an uncommon but potential cause of female infertility. With cervical stenosis, the cervical opening is narrower than it should be and, in severe cases, may be completed closed. This can interfere with sperm getting to the egg and complicate fertility treatments like insemination or in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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