Female Infertility / All Questions
What is infertility?
<p>At SCI Hospital, when we talk about infertility, we mean that a couple is finding it difficult to get pregnant even after trying for a certain peri...
Can PCOS cause infertility?
<p>Yes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, can indeed be a cause of infertility. As doctors at SCI Hospital, we see many women with PCOS. This condit...
Does meftal spas cause infertility?
<p>This is a question we sometimes hear. Taking Meftal Spas, which is a type of painkiller called an NSAID, just for occasional period pain is general...
Does female masturabation cause infertility?
<p>Absolutely not. As medical professionals at SCI Hospital, we can assure you that female masturbation does not cause infertility. Masturbation is a ...
Does i-pill cause infertility?
<p>No, taking an i-pill, which is an emergency contraceptive pill, does not cause infertility. At SCI Hospital, we explain to our patients that i-pill...
Does maggi cause infertility?
<p>There's no direct scientific proof that eating Maggi or other brands of instant noodles directly causes infertility. However, as doctors at SCI Hos...
Can masturbation cause infertility?
<p>No, masturbation does not cause infertility, either in men or in women. This is a very common misconception that we, as doctors at SCI Hospital, of...
Can birth control pills cause infertility?
<p>This is a question many of our patients at SCI Hospital ask, and the answer is no, birth control pills do not cause infertility. Birth control pill...
Can ovarian cyst cause infertility?
<p>Sometimes, yes, certain types of ovarian cysts can play a role in infertility, but it's important to know that many cysts do not. At SCI Hospital, ...
Can varicocele cause infertility?
<p>Yes, a varicocele can be a cause of infertility in men. At SCI Hospital, we define a varicocele as a condition in which the veins within the scrotu...
Can irregular periods cause infertility?
<p>Yes, having irregular periods can often be a sign of an underlying issue that may lead to infertility. At SCI Hospital, we counsel our patients tha...
Can abortion cause infertility?
<p>When an abortion is performed safely in a proper medical facility by trained doctors, like at SCI Hospital, it is very unlikely to cause infertilit...
Are small breasts a sign of infertility?
<p>No, having small breasts is not a sign of infertility. At SCI Hospital, we reassure women that breast size is determined by factors like genetics a...
Can mumps cause infertility?
<p>Yes, mumps can sometimes lead to infertility, particularly in males if they contract the illness after they've gone through puberty. As doctors at ...
Does epididymitis cause infertility?
<p>Yes, epididymitis can sometimes lead to infertility in men, especially if it's not treated promptly and correctly, or if it keeps coming back (beco...
What is secondary infertility?
<p>At SCI Hospital, we define secondary infertility as a situation where a couple has successfully conceived and had one or more children together in ...
Can hypothyroidism cause infertility?
<p>Yes, hypothyroidism can indeed contribute to infertility in both women and men. Hypothyroidism means that your thyroid gland isn't producing enough...
Can phimosis cause infertility?
<p>Phimosis itself, which is a condition where the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back, does not directly make a man infertile, meani...
What are infertile eggs?
<p>The term 'infertile eggs' isn't a standard medical diagnosis we use at SCI Hospital, but when people use this phrase, they are generally referring ...
Does gynecomastia cause infertility?
<p>No, gynecomastia, which is the enlargement of breast tissue in males, does not directly cause infertility. At SCI Hospital, we explain that gynecom...
Can a tilted uterus cause infertility?
<p>Generally, no, having a tilted uterus (also known as a retroverted or tipped uterus) does not cause infertility. At SCI Hospital, we explain that a...
Can diabetes cause infertility in males?
<p>Yes, diabetes can unfortunately contribute to infertility or reduced fertility in males. At SCI Hospital, we see how uncontrolled diabetes can impa...
Can high prolactin cause infertility?
<p>Yes, having high levels of the hormone prolactin, a condition called hyperprolactinemia, can cause infertility in both women and men. Prolactin is ...
Can PMS cause infertility?
<p>No, PMS, or Premenstrual Syndrome, does not directly cause infertility. PMS refers to the variety of physical and emotional symptoms that many wome...
Can scar tissue in uterus cause infertility?
<p>Yes, significant scar tissue inside the uterus can indeed cause infertility. This condition is medically known as Asherman's syndrome. At SCI Hospi...
