Question 1

can taking prescription pain killers and opiates cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Men yes, women maybe: Men on short-term or long-term prescription or illegal opiates can have decreases in luteinizing hormone (lh) levels, lower testosterone levels, and lower sperm counts and/or reduced sperm quality (motility or morphology). We know less about effects on women. Long-acting opiates (pills or patches) can cause low hormones, absent periods (amenorrhea) or irregular cycles. See http://1.Usa.Gov/gznxys.

Question 2

i have used opiate drug for one year , been on methadone program for 3 months , my periods have stopped for 6 months and i'm only 21 , am i infertile?

Accepted Answer

If sexually active: Make sure you are not currently pregnant. Start with a home pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant or not sexually active, it's appropriate to ask your doctor about your irregular cycles.

Question 3

what can cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Many things: In order for pregnancy to occur, sperm must fertilize the egg.  The following are some of the most common causes of infertility.

1.  Lack of ovulation- no egg, no pregnancy.

2.  Blocked or impaired fallopian tube.

3.  Inadequate sperm number and function.

Question 4

what causes infertility in most women?

Accepted Answer

Top diagnoses: Top reasons: 1) male infertility, tied with 2) female ovulatory dysfunction, followed by 3) tubal disease (female.) 'infertility' is defined by unprotected intercourse for one year. This is based on observing 85% of normal couples conceive in that time.

Question 5

what causes a man to have infertile problem?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Many are born with abnormalities in sperm production.  Some lose production ability with time.  Infections can block tubes, vas deferens, that take sperm to the outside.  Trauma or surgery can cause problems.  Some have hormone problems that affect the sperm production.  Drugs such as BP meds or steroids for weight lifting or sports can do it.

Question 6

what are common causes of infertility in both genders?

Accepted Answer

Several: Male factors include testicular injury, infection, congenital anomalies, mumps, torsion. Women can present with chromosomal anomalies, tubal factor from infection or prior surgery, polycystic ovary, endometriosis, ovarian dysfunction, unexplained infertility & lack of sexual frequency.

Question 7

does abortion causes infertility?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Abortion does not cause infertility directly.  However, one of the methods for abortion is a suction currettage, which has the risk of causing scarring or adhesions in the uterine cavity, which may contribute to infertility.  This risk however, is low.

Question 8

does slimquick cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

No, but: No, but why are you taking it? You don't know what's in it, what it's supposed to do, what adverse effects it could cause, etc. Above all, it won't help you lose anything except your money. Don't get your health information from friends, tv or the internet. Learn about proper diet, exercise and weight loss for the rest of your life. Also take only brand name replacement, not generic - unreliable.

Question 9

could echinacea cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

No such evidence: I am not aware of such a relationship.

Question 10

if you've had chlymida does it cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

It can, not always.: If Chlamydia goes untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can in turn lead to scarring of the tubes.  If the tubes are scarred and blocked, then it would be difficult to conceive naturally.  If you think you have chlamydia, please see your doctor ASAP to get treatment and make sure partner is treated as well. Good luck!

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