A wide range of physical and emotional factors can cause infertility. Infertility may be due to problems in the woman, man, or both.
FEMALE INFERTILITY:
Female infertility may occur when:
A fertilized egg or embryo does not survive once it sticks to the lining of the womb (uterus) The fertilized egg does not attach to the lining of the uterus The eggs cannot move from the ovaries to the womb The ovaries have problems producing eggs
Female infertility may be caused by:
Autoimmune disorders, such as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Cancer or tumor Clotting disorders Diabetes Growths (such as fibroids or polyps) in the uterus and cervix Birth defects that affect the reproductive tract Excessive exercising Eating disorders or poor nutrition Use of certain medications, including chemotherapy drugs Drinking too much alcohol Obesity Older age Ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Pelvic infection or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Scarring from sexually transmitted infection or endometriosis Thyroid disease Too little or too much hormones
MALE INFERTILITY:
Male infertility may be due to:
A decrease in sperm count Sperm being blocked from being released Sperm that do not work properly
Male infertility can be caused by:
Environmental pollutants Being in high heat for prolonged periods Birth defects Heavy use of alcohol, marijuana or cocaine Too little or too much hormones Impotence Infection Older age Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation Scarring from sexually transmitted diseases, injury, or surgery Retrograde ejaculation Smoking Use of certain drugs, such as cimetidine, spironolactone, and nitrofurantoin
In healthy couples under age 30 who have sex regularly, the chance of getting pregnant is about 25 - 30% per month.
A woman's peak fertility occurs in her early 20s. After age 35 (and especially 40), the chances that a woman can get pregnant drops considerably.
What causes Infertility?
A wide range of physical and emotional factors can cause infertility. Infertility may be due to problems in the woman, man, or both.
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Female infertility may occur when:
A fertilized egg or embryo does not survive once it sticks to the lining of the womb (uterus) The fertilized egg does not attach to the lining of the uterus The eggs cannot move from the ovaries to the womb The ovaries have problems producing eggs
Female infertility may be caused by:
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Male infertility may be due to:
A decrease in sperm count Sperm being blocked from being released Sperm that do not work properly
Male infertility can be caused by:
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In healthy couples under age 30 who have sex regularly, the chance of getting pregnant is about 25 - 30% per month.
A woman's peak fertility occurs in her early 20s. After age 35 (and especially 40), the chances that a woman can get pregnant drops considerably.