Significance of Infertility
Infertility, as defined in the provided text, is primarily the inability to conceive a child after a year or more of regular, unprotected sexual activity. This condition is a significant health and social concern affecting couples globally, with various factors contributing to it. These factors can include issues related to the female reproductive system, such as endometriosis and PCOS, as well as male factors, such as sperm-related issues.
Synonyms: Barrenness, Sterility, Childlessness, Reproductive failure, Unproductiveness, Reproductive challenges
In Dutch: Onvruchtbaarheid; In Finnish: Hedelmättömyys; In Spanish: Esterilidad
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Infertility'
In Hinduism, infertility is primarily seen as the biological inability to conceive, encompassing a woman's inability to carry a pregnancy. It is a significant medical and social concern, often linked to various health conditions and addressed through treatments. The text highlights it as a feature of other diseases.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is defined as a disease of reproductive system defined by failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.[1] (2) Infertility is one of the leading causes of PCOD, a condition characterized by hormonal imbalance in women, which can affect menstrual periods and ovulation.[2] (3) Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa can improve the success rate of infertility and enhance the quality of life.[3] (4) It is a problem faced by women, affecting psychological harmony, sexual life, and social functions of couples.[4] (5) It is a symptom of Vandhya Yonivyapada and a symptom of endometriosis.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) It is such a condition, which severely affects the couple’s psychological harmony, sexual life, and social stigma and ultimately leads to separation from life partner and many a time to suicide.[6] (2) This is defined as failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus.[7] (3) It is a complication that can occur when polycystic ovarian syndrome is not treated early.[8] (4) Obesity is the cause of high blood pressure, diabetes, infertility, heart disease, some types of fatal diseases.[9] (5) The inability to conceive, which Ayurveda addresses through Vajikaran therapies, often involving formulations with animal-derived ingredients.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This refers to the biological inability of an individual to contribute to conception, which is a significant medical condition.[11] (2) This is a health condition, and the study mentions that a flower decoction of a specific plant is used as a treatment for female infertility.[12] (3) This is a condition affecting couples, and male factors account for a significant percentage of infertility cases, with the most common cause being a specific sperm-related issue.[13] (4) This is one of the sequelae of PID.[14]
The concept of Infertility in scientific sources
Infertility, as described in the text, is the inability to conceive after a year of trying. It's a multifaceted issue linked to various factors like endometriosis, hormonal imbalances (PCOS), and male factors such as low sperm count. It affects both sexes and can be impacted by medical conditions, treatments, and environmental exposures.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Infertility is a significant medical trouble of the reproductive period, affecting a notable percentage of couples, and male reproductive issues contribute to this problem, highlighting the importance of studies on testicular health.[15] (2) It is a common side effect of Cyclophosphamide treatment, along with pre-mature ovarian failure, affecting women's reproductive capabilities.[16] (3) It is a concern affecting couples, leading to loss of status within the family and community, also defined as the incapacity to fulfill pregnancy.[17] (4) A condition defined as the failure of a couple to achieve a pregnancy after at least one year despite unprotected sexual intercourse.[18] (5) This is a creating problem that impacts around 15% of couples during their reproductive periods, with causes partitioned amongst male and female factors.[19]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A symptom of lead poisoning.[20] (2) This is a condition mentioned in the keywords and can be caused by various factors, including the effects of NO on both male and female reproductive systems.[21] (3) Infertility is the inability to conceive, and excessive amounts of leptin may lead to infertility.[22] (4) This condition affects women of reproductive age and is characterized by the correlation between serum PRL and TSH, which can be assessed to determine the cause.[23]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) One of the most concerning issues confronted by the couples attempting to have an infant is infertility.[24] (2) It is a risk that there is significant doubt regarding the correlation between contraception utilization and it among young people.[25] (3) It is the inability to conceive children, and some participants believed that contraceptive use leads to it in the future.[26] (4) Even though enormous research is carried out to focus the etiologies of this in T 2 DM.[27]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Infertility and Improving Virility in the East African Community[28] (2) It is defined as the inability to conceive following 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse.[29] (3) This is the inability to conceive children, which has been associated with exposure to low amounts of pesticides, according to the provided information.[30]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) A condition investigated using hysterosalpingography as an important diagnostic procedure to evaluate uterine and tubal cavities.[31] (2) A condition where a woman's place in marriage is precarious until confirmed through child bearing, as seen in African society.[32] (3) This is something that some men at the non-intervention communities claimed modern contraceptives were causing.[33]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is a potential consequence of untreated hypothyroidism, and it is also a symptom associated with the condition, as noted in the text.[34] (2) This is a potential complication of untreated sexually transmitted infections, particularly gonorrhoea, and can affect both men and women.[35]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is an irreversible change that can occur when using hormone therapy, and can impact the ability to have children.[36]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Infectious diseases, such as toxoplasmosis, may remain undetected in flocks for prolonged periods, leading to unforeseen and unexplained abortions, foetal or newborn deaths and this outcome.[37]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Infertility is a condition that genital mycoplasmas have been implicated in, highlighting the potential health risks associated with these infections.[38]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Infertility is a condition affecting millions of couples, with male infertility often resulting from factors such as lifestyle, insulin resistance, and issues with semen quality.[39] (2) Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve a viable pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse, affecting a significant number of people worldwide.[40] (3) It is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide and has significant implications for the health and well-being.[41] (4) It is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after a year of frequent sexual intercourse and can be caused by various factors, including being overweight or obese.[42] (5) Studies investigate the incidence of infertility among certain groups such as US female surgeons, seeking connections between their profession and reproductive challenges.[43]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The inability to reproduce, which is a health risk associated with human pesticide exposure.[44] (2) The inability to conceive, which is a reported adverse effect associated with Tripterygium wilfordii.[45] (3) The inability to conceive after a certain period of regular, unprotected intercourse.[46] (4) Infertility is defined as a one-year duration of unprotected intercourse that does not lead to pregnancy, affecting 10-15% of couples during their reproductive years.[47] (5) The inability to conceive after a certain period of trying, which can be influenced by various hormonal and medical factors.[48]