However, this is an important social issue that should receive more awareness because this means that there are less people procreating, which may lead to a smaller global population. In this paper I will be addressing who is affected by infertility, the causes as well as risks and treatments. Office of Women’s Health (OWH), (2012) states that according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 6 million women, ranging in age from 15-44 have difficulty conceiving. OWH states that both men and women can be infertile. One third of infertility is caused by women, one third by men, and the rest is a combination of men and women. According to OWH, the most common reason for infertility is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal
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She states that one can assess the stress level by an enzyme in saliva known as Alpha Amylase. Those with higher levels indicated more stress and were twice as likely to not get pregnant within 12 months. In a study done with 501 couples with no prior infertility problems, saliva samples were taken twice: Once on their first day there and once after their first menstrual period. Results showed that 347 out of 401 couples who completed the study became pregnant. Those with higher Alpha Amylase were 29% less likely to become pregnant. Apari et al. (2014) state that a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is a cause of infertility. The bacteria which causes chlamydia and gonorrhea are two main reasons for Pelvic infection disease (PID), which if not treated, can lead to tubal factor infertility in 10-40% of cases. Apari et al. also state that genital herpes is associated with infertility in both men and woman. The Human Papilloma Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus can cause low sperm mobility and affect the quality of sperm …show more content…
BV is an infection which occurs when there is an imbalance of good and harmful bacteria in the vagina. The CDC (cdc.gov) states that this is the most common infection in women ages 15-44. A study was done in which 327 women with either infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion (RCA) or lower genital tract infections (LGTI) along with 183 healthy pregnant and non-pregnant women to determine the causality between BV and infertility. Each woman was asked about their reproductive health history and any history of STI’s. A pelvic examination was done to record signs of infection and measure vaginal secretion pH. Results showed the infection rate was highest among infertile women (25.9%). Most of those infected had a high pH of vaginal
She states that one can assess the stress level by an enzyme in saliva known as Alpha Amylase. Those with higher levels indicated more stress and were twice as likely to not get pregnant within 12 months. In a study done with 501 couples with no prior infertility problems, saliva samples were taken twice: Once on their first day there and once after their first menstrual period. Results showed that 347 out of 401 couples who completed the study became pregnant. Those with higher Alpha Amylase were 29% less likely to become pregnant. Apari et al. (2014) state that a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is a cause of infertility. The bacteria which causes chlamydia and gonorrhea are two main reasons for Pelvic infection disease (PID), which if not treated, can lead to tubal factor infertility in 10-40% of cases. Apari et al. also state that genital herpes is associated with infertility in both men and woman. The Human Papilloma Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus can cause low sperm mobility and affect the quality of sperm …show more content…
BV is an infection which occurs when there is an imbalance of good and harmful bacteria in the vagina. The CDC (cdc.gov) states that this is the most common infection in women ages 15-44. A study was done in which 327 women with either infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion (RCA) or lower genital tract infections (LGTI) along with 183 healthy pregnant and non-pregnant women to determine the causality between BV and infertility. Each woman was asked about their reproductive health history and any history of STI’s. A pelvic examination was done to record signs of infection and measure vaginal secretion pH. Results showed the infection rate was highest among infertile women (25.9%). Most of those infected had a high pH of vaginal