As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss the vaginal causes of infertility.
I. Definition
Vagina is defined as the lower part of the female reproductive tract, a moist canal in female fibromuscular tubular tract extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body .
II. Vagina causes of infertility
1. Vaginitis
It is caused by infection, low levels of estrogen or allergy leading to abnormal vagina discharge. In case of frequent vaginitis, it is caused by adhesion in the pelvic region or tubal blockage leading to infertility and reducing the sperm invasion.
2. Vaginosis
It is caused by over production of certain bacteria in the vagina area as resulting of infection causing unbalance of bacteria in the region.
3. Vaginal adenosis
Vaginal adenosis is a genetic defect caused by the mother taking medication diethylstinesterol during pregnancy leading to abnormal vagina and increasing the risk of cervical cancer.
4. Rokitansky syndrome
An genetic passing through birth defect with a malformation of vagina and absence of uterus.
5. Lubricant
Lubricant used during sexual intercourse to prevent vagina irritation and pain may cause toxic effect to sperm. Using water soluble lubricant can prevent that to happen if fertility is a concern.
6. Douching
Douching may be used to prevent infection caused by bacteria in or around the women vagina, but it also toxic to the sperm and affect the cervical mucus, therefore women who try to get pregnant should avoid douching all together.
I. Definition
Vagina is defined as the lower part of the female reproductive tract, a moist canal in female fibromuscular tubular tract extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body .
II. Vagina causes of infertility
1. Vaginitis
It is caused by infection, low levels of estrogen or allergy leading to abnormal vagina discharge. In case of frequent vaginitis, it is caused by adhesion in the pelvic region or tubal blockage leading to infertility and reducing the sperm invasion.
2. Vaginosis
It is caused by over production of certain bacteria in the vagina area as resulting of infection causing unbalance of bacteria in the region.
3. Vaginal adenosis
Vaginal adenosis is a genetic defect caused by the mother taking medication diethylstinesterol during pregnancy leading to abnormal vagina and increasing the risk of cervical cancer.
4. Rokitansky syndrome
An genetic passing through birth defect with a malformation of vagina and absence of uterus.
5. Lubricant
Lubricant used during sexual intercourse to prevent vagina irritation and pain may cause toxic effect to sperm. Using water soluble lubricant can prevent that to happen if fertility is a concern.
6. Douching
Douching may be used to prevent infection caused by bacteria in or around the women vagina, but it also toxic to the sperm and affect the cervical mucus, therefore women who try to get pregnant should avoid douching all together.
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