Infertility can be caused by a variety of factors. Here's an overview of some of the most common causes in women:
Infertility can be caused by a variety of factors. Here's an overview of some of the most common causes in women:
Ovulation disorders disrupt the normal release of eggs from the ovaries like PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea & hyperprolactinemia.
Ovulation disorders disrupt the normal release of eggs from the ovaries like PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea & hyperprolactinemia.
Abnormalities in the shape or lining of the uterus can make it difficult for an egg to implant and grow. Examples include uterine fibroids, polyps, and endometriosis.
Abnormalities in the shape or lining of the uterus can make it difficult for an egg to implant and grow. Examples include uterine fibroids, polyps, and endometriosis.
Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes can prevent sperm from reaching the egg or the egg from traveling to the uterus.
Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes can prevent sperm from reaching the egg or the egg from traveling to the uterus.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus causing inflammation, pain, and scarring, which make it difficult to conceive.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus causing inflammation, pain, and scarring, which make it difficult to conceive.
Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and being overweight or obese can all contribute to infertility
Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and being overweight or obese can all contribute to infertility
As women age, their fertility naturally declines. This is due to a decrease in the number and quality of eggs
As women age, their fertility naturally declines. This is due to a decrease in the number and quality of eggs
POI it occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of 40
POI it occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of 40