Infertility is usually defined as the inability to become pregnant after one year of regular intercourse without birth control. In order words, a couple can only be regarded as having a fertile challenge after having tried for at least one year and failed to conceive. If the female partner is less than 35 years,or for at least Six month if the female if the female partner is 35 years or older. If you are still unable to get pregnant after this time,you may need to see a Gynecologist. Fortunately, it's not uncommon for couples to suddenly conceive a child after years of trying unsuccessfully without teatment.
Worldwide, Infertility affects about 10-15% of couples in their reproductive age. Approximately one-third of Infertility cases can be attributed to a fertility issue with the woman; one-third with either both partners or the cause of the Infertility is never found.
CAUSES
Infertility in both women and men can be caused by a variety of medical conditions and problems.
Causes of Infertility in women include:
- Advanced maternal age
- Chlamydia and Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Damaged ovaries
- Blocked fallopian tubes
- Thyroid disorders
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Scarring in the uterus
- Fibroids
- Damage to the cervix (e.g through an abortion or D&C)
Infertility may seem more common these days because more people are choosing to have children later in life. But because women are less fertile as they age,women in their late 30s and early 40s naturally have a harder time conceiving,even with treatment.
This is related to reduction in the egg reserve with advancing age. Some women suffer repeated miscarriages, which are often due to immune problems, genetic problems, hormonal problems, or occasionally, a uterus that is slightly misshapen.
Occasionally, the man's sperm is unnable to penetrate the woman's egg,but there is a treatment for this which requires in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Worldwide, Infertility affects about 10-15% of couples in their reproductive age. Approximately one-third of Infertility cases can be attributed to a fertility issue with the woman; one-third with either both partners or the cause of the Infertility is never found.
CAUSES
Infertility in both women and men can be caused by a variety of medical conditions and problems.
Causes of Infertility in women include:
- Advanced maternal age
- Chlamydia and Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Damaged ovaries
- Blocked fallopian tubes
- Thyroid disorders
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Scarring in the uterus
- Fibroids
- Damage to the cervix (e.g through an abortion or D&C)
Infertility may seem more common these days because more people are choosing to have children later in life. But because women are less fertile as they age,women in their late 30s and early 40s naturally have a harder time conceiving,even with treatment.
This is related to reduction in the egg reserve with advancing age. Some women suffer repeated miscarriages, which are often due to immune problems, genetic problems, hormonal problems, or occasionally, a uterus that is slightly misshapen.
Occasionally, the man's sperm is unnable to penetrate the woman's egg,but there is a treatment for this which requires in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
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