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Adhesions Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
Adhesions are abnormal bands of scar tissue that join together organs or parts of organs that are not normally joined together. They can be caused by infection, some diseases, or previous surgery. Adhesions may cause infertility by preventing the egg and sperm from meeting, interfering with ovulation or making the uterus inhospitable to a fertilized embryo. Adhesions are one possible cause of blocked fallopian tubes. Endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause adhesions that interfere with your ability to get pregnant. Asherman’s syndrome, or uterine synechiae, are when adhesions form inside the uterus. It may cause infertility or recurrent miscarriage.
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).
What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant
9 Steps Every Couple Should Take
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
The inability to get pregnant if you've been trying for some time can be heartbreaking. But there are steps you can, and should, take. Sometimes the cause of infertility is easy to diagnose and can be treated.
Is Pregnancy After an HSG More Likely?
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
Pregnancy after a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) may be more likely, depending on the cause of your infertility. At least one study found that an HSG with an oil-based contrast did significantly improve pregnancy rates in specific patients. The subsequent live birth rate was likewise significantly higher.
Hydrosalpinx: Treatment, Diagnosis, and Causes
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
A hydrosalpinx is a specific type of fallopian tube blockage. The fallopian tubes extend from the uterus, one on the right and one on the left. If they become blocked or infected, infertility may result. Studies have found that hydrosalpinx blockages are present in 10% to 30% of tubal infertility cases.