Uterus and Pelvic Area Abnormalities

Uterine and pelvic area abnormalities can affect a woman's chances of getting pregnant. In many cases, however, women can undergo infertility treatment to increase their chances of successfully conceiving.

Abnormal Uterus

Sometimes female infertility is the result of an abnormal uterus. In order for conception and birth to take place, the uterus must be able to accept embryo implantation and nurture the fetus throughout pregnancy. The uterus can be adversely affected by uterine fibroids, poor endometrial lining, endometriosis, or birth defects. Female factor infertility, including secondary infertility and infertility after miscarriage, that is due to uterine abnormalities like polycystic ovarian syndrome is often treatable, but requires the attention of a physician who specializes in female fertility.

Pelvic Area Abnormalities

Pelvic area abnormalities can be another cause of female factor infertility. These abnormalities include anatomical problems with the vagina or cervix, disease and blockage of the fallopian tubes, endometriosis, and adhesions and damage to the pelvic cavity.

Pelvic adhesions can result from any kind of infection in the pelvis or abdomen, as well as from endometriosis, secondary infertility, and even trauma to the pelvic or abdominal area. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is another type of pelvic adhesion abnormality. Pelvic adhesions often develop without presenting any symptoms, and are only discovered after the female patient begins struggling with fertility.

Couples who have undergone sterilization procedures but have changed their minds and decided to have more children may experience female infertility as a result of pelvic area abnormalities that developed after the sterilization procedure.

Consult an Infertility Doctor

If you suffer from female infertility problems, set up an appointment with a qualified fertility doctor to find out what your treatment options are. Browse DocShop's online directory of infertility clinics to find a physician that is right for you.