Infertility of unknown origin

Approximately in every 10 cases of infertility, doctors for a long time can not pinpoint the reasons why a married couple can not conceive a baby. In such situations, they speak of infertility of an unknown genesis, or idiopathic infertility.

In what cases is the diagnosis of "infertility of an unknown genesis"?

In those situations, when immediately after several laboratory studies to establish the cause of the absence of pregnancy and did not succeed, conduct a more thorough examination. So, both partners are analyzed for the level of hormones in the blood, and the woman is checked for patency of the fallopian tubes.

One of the causes of infertility may be endometriosis, the presence of which is confirmed by a laparoscopic examination. In general, laparoscopy with infertility of an unknown genesis is very often carried out. is a rather informative method for establishing its cause.

Also, such gynecological diseases as myoma, endometritis, hypoplasia of uterine myometrium are excluded. In addition, the woman is given a postcoital test. To do this, after a sexual intercourse a woman takes samples of mucus from the cervical canal, in order to determine the number of mobile spermatozoa in her.

The man is giving the spermogram and the MAR-test . Only after that, as a result of the studies, no violations have been identified, the doctor can diagnose "idiopathic infertility."

How is idiopathic infertility treated?

The main method of treatment, used for infertility of an unknown genesis, is IVF. In addition, the induction of ovulation , then resorted to artificial insemination. Thus, infertility of an unknown genesis is far from a sentence for a married couple. Using the above methods, you can cope with this situation, and become happy parents.