2)Problems in the Egg Reserves
A newborn girl has almost 1-2 millions of eggs. This
number reduces to 400.000 as the girl approaches the
first menstrual cycle. From this moment until the
menopausal age, only couple of eggs gets mature in each
menstrual cycle. The egg reserve tells us how many eggs
the women carry in her body. The number varies from
person to person. The determination of the egg reserve
is vital for women who will undergo IVF or IVF/ICSI
treatment. In these treatments, the goal is to obtain as
much quality eggs as possible. If the number is low, the
success of the treatment will be lower.Via ultrasound
guidance, and certain hormonal tests such as FSH, LH,
Estradiol, Prolactin, TSH are being evaluated to
determine the egg reserve. It is not possible to treat
the egg reserve, to increase its number, but what�s
being done is to find out the most applicable treatment
method for the patient.
Factors that diminish the egg reserve
� Ovarian surgeries
� Removal of one ovary
� Cysts in the ovary
� Inflammation and infections
� Endometriosis
� Radiation
� Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy
� Smoking
� Age
� Family History
3)Problems in the Fallopian Tubes :
% 35 of the female infertility consists of problems in
the fallobian tubes. Blocked tubes, interior liquids,
damage from tuberculosis, cyctic and curvy structure of
the tubes reduce the chance of pregnancy tubes.
We ask for HSG ( Hystersosalpingography) ( X-RAY of the
uterus and the tubes ) . When HSG is performed, a
special radiopaque substance is given with pressure and
a possible blockage in the tube can be opened. Therefore,
pregnancy may happen and the patient should be informed
about this possibility. In order to make a healthier and
better decision, hysteroscopy should be performed after
the HSG.
4)Uterine Problems
The lining of the womb ( endometrium) is where the
embryo attaches and starts to grow. If this lining is
not thick enough, if there are polyps , and myomas ,
then the embryo cannot attach well to the lining and
cannot grow. Therefore, hysteroscopy is the perfect
method to find these problems out .
5)Problems in the Cervix
There are certain liquids in the cervix such as
antibodies which kill the sperm We analyze the cervical
liquid from the female, the sperm from the man, and also
blood samples from both the female and the male.
The best method for this is the IUI ( Intra Uterine
Insemination ) which is injecting the fast-motile sperm
into the uterus directly. If there is no pregnancy after
3 IUI procdures, then IVF or IVF/ICSI will be used.
6)Problems in the abdominal lining ( peritoneum)
Abdominal lining can reduce the ability of the fallopian
tube to receive the egg inside. For the diagnosis, we
use laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure and
allows the physician to see the interior of the abdomen
and proceed with the treatment. For example,
endometriosis can be diagnosed via laparoscopy and today
% 20 of infertile women suffer from this condition.
7)Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS )
This is a fertilization problem during the fertile
period of the woman. Almost % 5-10 of women suffer from
this condition. There is a hormonal imbalance which
prevents the ovaries to function normally. Usually,
ovaries get bigger because of certain cycts full of
liquids.
Here are some diagnostic findings of this condition,
� None or irregular cycles
� None or irregular ovulation
� Being overweight
� No reaction to insulin
� Hypertension
� High cholesterol level and trigliserid level
� Oily skin
� Increase in hairiness of the face or body
� Hair loss like in men
The best treatment method in PCOS patients is to loose
weight and balance of the insulin level. Afterwards,
different kind of medication will be used to treat the
ovulation problem. If all these fail, then IVF or IVF/ICSI
will be the answer.
8)ENDOMETRIOSIS
Endometriosis is one of the most important reasons for
infertility in women. Endometriosis is a condition where
tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the
endometrial stroma and glands, which should only be
located inside the uterus) is found elsewhere in the
body. Endometriosis lesions can be found anywhere in the
pelvic cavity: on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and
on the pelvic sidewall. Other common sites include the
uterosacral ligaments, the cul-de-sac, the Pouch of
Douglas, and in the rectal-vaginal septum. In addition,
it can be found in caecarian-section scars, laparoscopy
or laparotomy scars, and on the bladder, bowel,
intestines, colon, appendix, and rectum. In rare cases,
endometriosis has been found inside the vagina, inside
the bladder, on the skin, even in the lung, spine, and
brain. The most common symptom of endometriosis is
pelvic pain. The pain often correlates to the menstrual
cycle, but a woman with endometriosis may also
experience pain that doesn�t correlate to her cycle. For
many women, the pain of endometriosis is so severe and
debilitating that it impacts their lives in significant
ways. Endometriosis can also cause scar tissue and
adhesions to develop that can distort a woman�s internal
anatomy. In advanced stages, internal organs may fuse
together, causing a condition known as a "frozen pelvis."
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For the diagnosis of endometriosis, laparoscopy is being
used. We look if the tissue is present in different
places of the lining. The treatment method will be
chosen according to the level of the endometriosis
9)Women�s Cancer
Our patients are scanned by our doctors specialized on
gynecological cancers by means of gynecologic cancers,
Pap smear, vaginal ultrasound, blood tests and breast
inspections. Jinemed is a women scanning center. It is
one of the most appropriate centers to consult on
Gynecological Oncology.
� Pap Smear
� HPV Virus
� Wart Infection
� Thin Prep
� Cone Biopsy
� LEEP
� Uterus Cancers
� Irregular Bleedings
� Endometrial Hyperplasia
� Endometrial Polyp
� Myomas, Sarcomas
� Ovarian Cancer, Chocolate Cyst
� Ca 125
� Ca 19-9
� Vulvar Cancers
� Vaginal Cancers
� Breast Cancers |