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Dr Guy Gudex presented a Webinar on Unexplained Infertility on Friday 15 May 2015. Dr Gudex is Medical Director of Repromed clinic in Auckland and also gives consultations in Tauranga and Whangarei. His presentation was approximately 20 minutes and was followed by a question and answer session. The recorded webinar highlights are now available here to watch on video.
‘Unexplained infertility’ is a common phrase in the reproductive world. It is the term used when there is no cause found for infertility. A diagnosis of unexplained infertility is given to about 15-25% of couples with infertility. It does not necessarily mean that there is no cause – rather, it may mean that the cause has just not been found.
Infertility may be said to be unexplained if the woman is ovulating regularly, has patent fallopian tubes with no adhesions or endometriosis, if the man has normal sperm parameters and the couple have been having frequent intercourse at the time of ovulation for at least one year. The final diagnosis is made only after all the necessary tests have been performed and all results are found to be normal.
Dr Guy Gudex presented a Webinar on Unexplained Infertility on Friday 15 May 2015. Dr Gudex is Medical Director of Repromed clinic in Auckland and also gives consultations in Tauranga and Whangarei.
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In cases of unexplained infertility it is important for both partners to try and achieve optimal health. Dealing with any health issues (either managing or resolving) can give couples an opportunity to understand if those particular health problems were having an impact on their fertility.
A preconception health programme can benefit couples with this diagnosis by ensuring that other factors that they have some control over, i.e nutritional, lifestyle, environmental factors and stress, are dealt to in a way that enhances their overall reproductive health. This will have the added benefit of helping to ensure a healthier pregnancy as well.
It is very important to see your GP and/or specialist for guidance regarding investigative tests in order to attempt to understand possible causal factors.
Self Help information contributed by Loula George