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HORMONES & FERTILITY5 Hormonal Aspects of Infertility
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CDC reports 22% of women have trouble getting pregnant
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Causes include: - 21% anovulation - 14% tubal damage- 6% endometriosis
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Overall, 28% of cases were unexplained
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There are 5 key hormonal aspects to infertility
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1. Ovarian insufficiency – as follicles fall, estrogen is still produced but ovulation does not occur
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2. Luteal phase deficiency – ovulation may occur but progesterone levels are insufficient to sustain pregnancy
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3. PCOS – polycystic ovarian syndrome most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age
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4. Thyroid deficiency – also implicated as a cause of infertility
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5. Stress – High or low cortisol levels can affect the ability to conceive
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Women with infertility also tend to experience monthly hormone changes, such as . . .
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- High FSH level on Day 3 – follicular phase – reflects ovarian insufficiency
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- Low estradiol & progesterone on Day 21 could indicate low egg reserve
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- High estradiol & low progesterone in luteal phase indicates non-ovulation
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- High testosterone + DHEA-S with high LH relative to FSH points to PCOS
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Learn more by viewing an educational webinar on Fertility & Hormones
Delivered by Dr. Alison McAllister