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Sign Of Infertility Problems For Women

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Have you been having issues getting pregnant? You must have been having unprotected sex all this time and you are still not pregnant. You probably have started evaluating yourself for sign of infertility. Do you know what sign to look for? We have here a few signs that can help you figure out infertility. If you notice any of these signs and symptoms, do not forget to mention this to your health care provider on your next visit.

Among the popular indications or infertility is amenorrhea. It is also probably the most noticeable indicators. Keep it in mind that amenorrhea is only natural under these disorders, before you reach your puberty, during your pregnancy and you upon reaching your menopausal stage. You should be concerned with your fertility and talk with your doctor if you do not belong within any of these.

But you can also have amenorrhea when you have been taking contraceptive pills or injections. It usually takes many months after your last dose just before menstruation starts running again. Amenorrhea can also be a result of an underlying problem in the body. Some of these are, deficiency in body fat, problems in the central nervous system and other problems in the reproductive system.

You may be having periods but an unpredictable one may indicate that you are infertile. Having an abnormally lengthy cycle or a remarkably fast one needs a medical attention. A period lasting over 35 days can consider an abnormally long one while a cycle of less than 24 days is abnormally short.

Monitor your monthly flow, if there is an unusual increase or decrease in the amount of bleeding, this may correspond to something significant.

Having miscarriage could mean that a woman will not make it through pregnancy. Researches prove that 5 out of 10 women undergoes the trauma of miscarriage. There are those women who do not observe that they are actually having a miscarriage. Women may acknowledge this more as a late flow of menstruation. You can examine closer by touching it. If there are unusually more lumps in your flow, this could mean a very early miscarriage. You have to remember that you only need to check this if you had a recent sexual intercourse.

It is important for you to have yourself examined always for usual problems in fertility. These issues include endometriosis, a reproductive health issue that affects the body when the tissues that line the uterus is emerging in other areas in the body other than where it should be.

What we have here are only a few the sign of infertility. Don’t let yourself be lazy in going to your OB-GYN, almost all of these problems can only be treated medically. You have to consider all your alternatives before giving up on your chances of getting pregnant.

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Watch Out For Signs Of Infertility

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The case of infertility has become frequent for women. In most cases, symptoms are often noticeable while there are others who are ignorant of the health problem unless they become aware of it. Infertility varies and has several types with different signs and symptoms among women, and it can also affect her partner.

It is advised to see a doctor if a woman has failed countless times in the process of getting pregnant. Having unprotected intercourse for a period of up to 2 years and averaging this act about two to three times a week is an acceptable case. In this case, seeing with the couple’s OBGYN is required to seek possible solutions for their problem with fertility. After being diagnosed with the problem, the couple is then referred to a specialist to find more specific medical solutions.

Having an irregular menstrual cycle is the most common sign of infertility. An Irregular menstrual cycle doesn’t mean that a woman is infertile, it can be a sign of an other possible health problem. If a woman is too thin or too obese chances are that her health status can be interpreted as a sign of infertility. Being too thin can also lead to lack of the needed nutrients which can make the problem even worse. A woman’s reproductive system can be directly affected by hormonal problems in the case of obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle practices like alcohol and substance abuse also cause infertility. These factors are able to make any health problem even worse and can directly affect the woman’s ability to conceive. Basically, the overall capability of the body to work normally is greatly affected with the woman’s abuse of drugs and other substances. These women are the ones who are most likely to experience the infertility problems.

Aside from women, infertility can also affect men. In fact, it can have some physical manifestations in men. Men’s most common sign of infertility is the fact that they have undescended testicles. Outside factors also play a vital role in the development of infertility for men. Wearing tight jeans or underwear causes the man’s inability to produce potential sperm. The exposure of the scrotum to heat can cause infertility problems.

In general couple show the same health attributes. The abuse of certain substances as well as health factors can affect both the man and woman’s reproductive capabilities. As a woman is made incapable of bearing a child, as the aforementioned factors also directly affect the man’s ability to produce the sufficient amount of sperm needed for reproduction.

It is necessary to first make sure that infertility is indeed the problem of the couple and the best way of dealing with it is by means of taking all the necessary steps during intercourse during the woman’s ovulation period. This is simply done as the woman is capable of determining her basal body temperature or through the aid of an ovulation kit. Not having intercourse at the right time of the month can be a direct cause for infertility.

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Watch Out For Signs Of Infertility

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

The case of infertility has become frequent for women. In most cases, symptoms are often noticeable while there are others who are ignorant of the health problem unless they become aware of it. Infertility varies and has several types with different signs and symptoms among women, and it can also affect her partner.

It is advised to see a doctor if a woman has failed countless times in the process of getting pregnant. Having unprotected intercourse for a period of up to 2 years and averaging this act about two to three times a week is an acceptable case. In this case, seeing with the couple’s OBGYN is required to seek possible solutions for their problem with fertility. After being diagnosed with the problem, the couple is then referred to a specialist to find more specific medical solutions.

Having an irregular menstrual cycle is the most common sign of infertility. An Irregular menstrual cycle doesn’t mean that a woman is infertile, it can be a sign of an other possible health problem. If a woman is too thin or too obese chances are that her health status can be interpreted as a sign of infertility. Being too thin can also lead to lack of the needed nutrients which can make the problem even worse. A woman’s reproductive system can be directly affected by hormonal problems in the case of obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle practices like alcohol and substance abuse also cause infertility. These factors are able to make any health problem even worse and can directly affect the woman’s ability to conceive. Basically, the overall capability of the body to work normally is greatly affected with the woman’s abuse of drugs and other substances. These women are the ones who are most likely to experience the infertility problems.

Aside from women, infertility can also affect men. In fact, it can have some physical manifestations in men. Men’s most common sign of infertility is the fact that they have undescended testicles. Outside factors also play a vital role in the development of infertility for men. Wearing tight jeans or underwear causes the man’s inability to produce potential sperm. The exposure of the scrotum to heat can cause infertility problems.

In general couple show the same health attributes. The abuse of certain substances as well as health factors can affect both the man and woman’s reproductive capabilities. As a woman is made incapable of bearing a child, as the aforementioned factors also directly affect the man’s ability to produce the sufficient amount of sperm needed for reproduction.

It is necessary to first make sure that infertility is indeed the problem of the couple and the best way of dealing with it is by means of taking all the necessary steps during intercourse during the woman’s ovulation period. This is simply done as the woman is capable of determining her basal body temperature or through the aid of an ovulation kit. Not having intercourse at the right time of the month can be a direct cause for infertility.

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Watch Out For Signs Of Infertility

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The case of infertility has become frequent for women. In most cases, symptoms are often noticeable while there are others who are ignorant of the health problem unless they become aware of it. Infertility varies and has several types with different signs and symptoms among women, and it can also affect her partner.

It is advised to see a doctor if a woman has failed countless times in the process of getting pregnant. Having unprotected intercourse for a period of up to 2 years and averaging this act about two to three times a week is an acceptable case. In this case, seeing with the couple’s OBGYN is required to seek possible solutions for their problem with fertility. After being diagnosed with the problem, the couple is then referred to a specialist to find more specific medical solutions.

Having an irregular menstrual cycle is the most common sign of infertility. An Irregular menstrual cycle doesn’t mean that a woman is infertile, it can be a sign of an other possible health problem. If a woman is too thin or too obese chances are that her health status can be interpreted as a sign of infertility. Being too thin can also lead to lack of the needed nutrients which can make the problem even worse. A woman’s reproductive system can be directly affected by hormonal problems in the case of obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle practices like alcohol and substance abuse also cause infertility. These factors are able to make any health problem even worse and can directly affect the woman’s ability to conceive. Basically, the overall capability of the body to work normally is greatly affected with the woman’s abuse of drugs and other substances. These women are the ones who are most likely to experience the infertility problems.

Aside from women, infertility can also affect men. In fact, it can have some physical manifestations in men. Men’s most common sign of infertility is the fact that they have undescended testicles. Outside factors also play a vital role in the development of infertility for men. Wearing tight jeans or underwear causes the man’s inability to produce potential sperm. The exposure of the scrotum to heat can cause infertility problems.

In general couple show the same health attributes. The abuse of certain substances as well as health factors can affect both the man and woman’s reproductive capabilities. As a woman is made incapable of bearing a child, as the aforementioned factors also directly affect the man’s ability to produce the sufficient amount of sperm needed for reproduction.

It is necessary to first make sure that infertility is indeed the problem of the couple and the best way of dealing with it is by means of taking all the necessary steps during intercourse during the woman’s ovulation period. This is simply done as the woman is capable of determining her basal body temperature or through the aid of an ovulation kit. Not having intercourse at the right time of the month can be a direct cause for infertility.

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Be on the lookout for these symptoms of infertility

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

It’s tough when you’ve been trying to get pregnant for all this time and nothing seems to be going right. You might require some medical intervention so take a look at these symptoms of infertility before you phone to make an appointment.

Men and women show signs of infertility differently. Who would have thought, huh? Ladies first.

Symptoms of Infertility in Women

You could be infertile even though you don’t exhibit any of the following symptoms – but check them anyway just to be sure. Ensure that you inform your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms listed here. These aren’t the only symptoms of infertility, but these are the ones you’d be most likely to notice.

  • Irregular Periods – You could be infertile if you aren’t having your period, if the time between your periods is rather long (that means like months between periods) or if you bleed only a little bit. (All of which wouldn’t be so terrible if you weren’t attempting to have a baby.) On the other hand, a cycle shorter than 24 days, very heavy bleeding, unpredictable cycles and acute cramps might also be warning signs. Don’t stress out if you’ve just stopped taking the pill or some other hormonal contraceptive and you haven’t menstruated yet, it might take up to 6 months for your cycle to get working again.
  • Painful Intercourse – Uncomfortable sex can be a symptom of endometriosis, which is when cells that are generally only present inside the uterus grow outside as well and this can also influence your fertility badly. Why? Because if you and your partner aren’t doing IT regularly enough, you bring down your odds. If you are uptight because you are aiming to achieve the big ‘O’ and don’t, that can be unhelpful Either way, if you experience pain during intercourse you should have it assessed, not only to help you get pregnant, but for the sake of your relationship as well. If you experience any pain in your pelvic area even when you’re not having sex you could need medical intervention, you don’t want to take a risk!
  • Coarse Hair – Do you have a tendency to grow coarse hair in all the wrong areas? I understand it’s hard to admit feeling like pubescent boy with pimples and fuzz growing all over the place, but greasy skin, skin tags, recurring acne (not stress related) or excessive hair growth that can’t be blamed on genetics are all symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS – where there are numerous small cysts in the ovaries). Infertility is one of the side-effects of PCOS. It gets worse. A woman with PCOS is also more likely to be more bulky around her middle, causing her to have an apple shape rather than an hourglass shape, and she’ll battle to shed excess weight. I’d recommend you have that seen to!
  • Weight – Pregnancy may also elude you and your partner if your weight isn’t proportional to your height – underweight or overweight – both could be problematic. Growing babies is thirsty work and your system knows that, so despite the fact that you might like being a size 2, your size 2 body may not like being pregnant. If you are too fat, the fat causes your body to manufacture excess estrogen, which will also influence your ovulation. Too much exercise to get rid of any excess weight isn’t a helpful idea either as this can also result in infertility. Living a healthy life by eating properly and exercising will not only make it easier to get pregnant, but you’ll live longer too!
  • Your Biological Clock – After the 35 years of age your fertility drops off rapidly so don’t ignore the clock for too long – in so far as it is up to you of course! If you’re over age of 35 and you and your partner have been trying for 6 months you should make an appointment with a doctor.
  • Infections – Urinary tract infections and yeast infections that you can’t seem to shake off are also not good news for fertility as they may be symptoms of PID (pelvic inflammatory disease).

Symptoms of Infertility in Men

If you are a male, there are several easily perceptible things that could be symptoms of infertility, but you would generally need some medical testing to pick up difficulties with sperm count and motility.

Below is a list of symptoms of male infertility:

  • Inability to ejaculate
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Undescended testes
  • Other physical deformities

You need the whole lot to be in tip-top working order to make and distribute sperm effectively.

Not that I’m saying I’ve noticed anything, but do you struggle to manage your weight? Your hormones can get rather messed up if you’re overweight because an excess of fat cells will cause your body to manufacture excess estrogen – not good for the men! You’ve always said you wanted to get fit and eat right – this is as good a time as any to get a move on!

My oh my! That sounds like a rather long list of the symptoms of infertility, but don’t get all tense, it’s not as horrid as it seems. Medical science has come a long way and most, if not all of the difficulties mentioned above are treatable to some degree. With a few lifestyle changes and possibly some medical help assistance, you guys ought to be well on your way to a happy and healthy pregnancy.

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Male Infertility Tests

Monday, March 15th, 2010

In the past infertility was generally seen as the fault of the woman, but nowadays researchers are realizing that men and women are equally balanced when it comes to struggling with infertility. Both of you will thus have to be tested to discover exactly where the problem lies. In actual fact this ‘test’ is made up of a number of tests and the makeup of your individual male infertility test will hinge on the specific details of your infertility.

Your doctor will have to review your full medical history – any operations, any medication, any childhood diseases, and STDs – be ready to lay it all out! You doctor must be fully informed to make the correct diagnosis so try to remember all the details. Recreational drugs, smoking, caffeine, alcohol – all of these can affect your fertility. The doctor will also require a rundown of your complete sexual history: when you reached puberty, your first sexual encounters, any STDs, the number of sexual partners, any high risk sexual behaviors – all of these are important. As embarrassing as that may sound, look at it like this – if you had a few STDs long ago and you choose not to tell the doctor about them now he (or she) will find out about them the tough way – through tests and examinations – so why not just be direct about it to begin with? You’ll save yourself money, time and lots of awkwardness. Besides, those doctors truly have heard it all, and they are there to help.

You will also need to undergo a full physical examination just to exclude any obvious problems. Here the doctor will look for enlarged veins on the scrotum (otherwise known as variococeles) and will check for any testicular abnormalities. The physical exam might also help the doctor to diagnose any hormonal irregularities.

The most crucial male infertility test is the semen test. Consistent results can only be obtained through repeating the test three times. You will need to do your thing in a container – either at home or at the doctor’s rooms provided that you can deliver the sample to the lab quickly. Make sure that you check if you have to abstain beforehand as an accurate sperm count can only be acquired if you haven’t ejaculated for a couple of days prior to the test.

The sample will be sent off for testing and the pathologists will look for a number of things:

· Quantity? – They look at the total volume of semen produced – generally a teaspoon is enough.

· Sperm motility – Are the sperm cells moving well? Crawl, backstroke, it doesn’t matter – are they strong?

· Sperm count – How many sperm cells are there in total? The testers will take a small amount of the semen and work out how many sperm cells are present and then estimate the number for the full amount of semen. At a normal rate of about 40 million sperm cells for each ejaculation no one is counting each one individually!

· Sperm quality – Undeveleoped or malformed sperm may not be able to get through the outer shell of the egg, if they even make it to the egg to begin with.

· pH levels – The semen is supposed to be a little bit acidic.

· Semen – The seminal fluid needs to be just the right viscosity for the sperm cells to be able to swim effectively.

Depending on the results of these tests you might need further testing. This may include:

· Blood tests – to monitor general health and hormone amounts.

· Testicle tissue test – to check for healthy sperm producing cells.

· Scans – will look for variococeles or obstructed ducts.

· Sperm may be tested by placing them in a dish with a hamster egg or a dead human egg. There is no possibility of getting a living embryo from these tests.

· Sometimes men’s or women’s bodies produce anti-sperm antibodies so this possibility must be excluded.

· Genetic testing can also find abnormalities with sperm.

· A post-coital test. Both the woman and the man are tested – although the woman is the one who is examined. This test should be performed the day after sex, which obviously occurs during ovulation. This is to verify how many sperm actually get to the cervix and how healthy they are.

Don’t let arrogance interfere with your plans to get a male infertility test. You could save your partner and yourself a great deal of discomfort and pain!

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Signs of Infertility

Monday, February 15th, 2010

What are the signs of infertility? Are there actually symptoms to tell if a woman or man is suffering a fertility crisis?

Even though there are no obvious outward clues (like rashes or inflammation sort of signs) to suggest that you or your spouse might be infertile, most important manifestation of infertility – by medical definition – is when after a year of regular unprotected intercourse (done over once throughout the window of your fertile days), you still cannot get conceived.

There are several early warning signs or risk factors that may hint a probable infertility problem. In case you have any of those symptoms or signs of infertility, you should meet with your physician or fertile expert before you take one year attempting to conceive.

Irregular menstrual cycles or not having period

This is definitely one of the very important signs of infertility in women. An abnormal cycle, and this can be unusually short (less than 24 days) or long (more than 35 days), or turn out to be unpredictable, can be a indication of ovulation issues.

If you are not having your menstrual periods (amenorrhea), this tends to also signify infertility or other medical problem. Unless you are actually taking contraception pills that may need several cycles for your period to return to the regular pattern, you’d probably need to see your doctor to exclude any underlying medical ailments, including polycystic ovarian syndrome or malformed reproductive organs (e.g. ovary is twisted or not positioned at the right place).

Experienced at least three consecutive miscarriages

infertility is usually interpreted as the lack of ability to get pregnant. A woman who experiences repeated miscarriages is also regarded as infertile after she has experienced three repeated miscarriage.

Presence of medical ailments in the reproductive system

Any of these conditions can give rise to infertility, and they need medical intervention before it is possible to get pregnant:

* Endometriosis

* Pelvic inflammatory disease

* Narrowing of the cervix

* Fibroids in the uterus

Some other risk factors or signs of infertility

* You’re older than 35 years old – at age 30, a woman’s probability of getting pregnant during any one cycle is 20%, and by age 40 the likelihood decline to a really low 5%. In case you are over 35 years old, you ought to seek assistance if pregnancy does not happen after 6 months of unprotected sex.

* You’re either underweight or overweight – Very thin or obese often leads to infertility conditions.

* You or your partner smoke or drink alcohol – these kinds of habits have always been connected to infertility in women and men.

* There is a history of sexually transmitted disease (STD) – STDs, like chlamydia or gonorrhea, can result in blockage of the fallopian tubes, making pregnancy either extremely hard or increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

* Your partner experience ejaculatory difficulties – Sexual disorder is usually a red flag for male factor infertility. However this does not necessarily indicate low sperm counts or inhibited sperm mobility, which can only be confirmed through a sperm analysis.

* You or your partner had been treated for cancer before – cancer treatments, particularly radiation treatment around the reproductive organs vicinity, may be a cause to fertility problems.

For the risk factors and signs of infertility stated earlier, a few unavoidably require medical intervention or surgery to have them removed, while some could be overcome with alternative treatment techniques, which comprise eating a well balanced diet, doing suitable exercise, using Chinese remedies, herbs and acupunctures. You might also want to find out how to increase fertility naturally.

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Signs of infertility

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Infertility has become a common issue among a lot of women. Generally symptoms are not noticeable unless a person is made aware of it. Infertility varies and has several types with different signs and symptoms among women, and it can also affect her partner.

It is advised to see a doctor if a woman has failed countless times in the process of getting pregnant. Having unprotected intercourse for a period of up to 2 years and averaging this act about two to three times a week is an acceptable case. In this situation a couple should schedule an appointment with their doctors to discuss possible solution to their fertility problem. After being diagnosed with the problem, the couple is then referred to a specialist to find more specific medical solutions.

The most common sign of infertility is having an irregular menstrual cycle. If a woman has an irregular menstrual cycle it doesn’t necessarily make her sterile, those symptoms can be a sign of many other health problems. If a woman is too thin or too obese chances are that her health status can be interpreted as a sign of infertility. Being too thin can also lead to lack of the needed nutrients which can make the problem even worse. In the case of obesity, hormonal problems are a common cause that has a great potential in directly affecting a woman’s reproductive health. Unhealthy lifestyle practices like alcohol and substance abuse also cause infertility. All these factors can worsen any health problem you have as they can directly affect the woman’s ability to conceive. Basically, the overall capability of the body to work normally is greatly affected with the woman’s abuse of drugs and other substances. These women are the ones who are most likely to experience the infertility problems.

Aside from women, infertility can also affect men. In fact, it can have some physical manifestations in men. Having undescended testicles is the most common sign of infertility for men. Outside factors also play a vital role in the development of infertility for men. Wearing tight jeans or underwear causes the man’s inability to produce potential sperm. A worse factor involves the scrotum or gonad’s exposure to heat causing infertility.

In some cases, couples tend to show the same signs of the health problem. Factors like obesity and abuse of certain substances directly affect both the man and woman’s reproductive capabilities. These factors can directly affect a man’s ability to produce the potent sperm needed for reproduction.

The first step is to absolutly make sure that infertility truly is the couple problem and the best way to take care of this issue is to take all the necessary steps during intercourse while the woman is ovulating. This is simply done as the woman is capable of determining her basal body temperature or through the aid of an ovulation kit. Something that is often regarded as a direct cause for infertility is not being able to to have intercourse at the right time.

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Symptoms of Infertility – Age, Sex and Lifestyle Factors

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Symptoms of Infertility – Definitions

When a couple is unable to become pregnant after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, they are considered infertile. Infertility is defined as the inability to reproduce.

Couples have different reactions to the news of being infertile. Extreme reactions are most noted in couples that are childless.

Couple who are infertile and who’ve never had a baby are classified under primary infertility.

On another note, couples who classify under secondary infertility are those who have had a baby before but are now having trouble getting pregnant once more.

The Male Factor

Various factors, both emotional and physical, can lead to infertility.

Infertility cases in men, like low sperm count, retrograde ejaculation, scarring from sexually transmitted diseases, hormone deficiency, and impotence, make up approximately 30-40% of cases.

Frequent marijuana use and intake of prescription drugs like cimetidine, nitorfurantoin, and spironolactone may affected sperm count.

The Female Factor

Ovulation dysfunction, fallopian tube abnormality, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, scarring from STDs, hormonal imbalances, pelvic infection, poor nutrition, and tumors are just some of these “female factors.” These comprise 40 to 50 % of infertility cases among couples.

Around 10 to 30% of infertility cases are attributed to risk factors from both male and female and other unknown causes.

It has been found that a small number, just 10 to 20%, of couples fail to conceive after trying for a year. It is very crucial for couples to contine trying to have a baby at least for 12 months.

Age Influenced Factors

Healthy couples who have intercourse regularly and are below 30 years old have only a 25 to 30% chance a month of becoming pregnant. A woman is most fertile when she’s in her 20s. Pregnancy for women more than 35 years old is 10% less, even lower for those over 40.

More Non Age Related Causes

Factors related to age are not the sole reasons for infertility. Infertility may also be worsened by the following:

* Multiple sex partners (increases risk for STD)
* STDs
* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) history
* Men with epididymitis or orchitis history
* Mumps among men
* Varicocele in males
* Health history citing DES exposure (both sexes)
* Eating disorders among women
* Anovulation and irregular menstruation
* Endometriosis
* Problems with the uterus or the cervix
* Long-term disease like diabetes

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Infertility Causes – Sex, Age & Lifestyle Factors

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Symptoms of Infertility – Definitions

When a couple is unsuccessful at having a baby after 12 months of unprotected, regular intercourse, they are considered infertile. Infertility is the inability to have a baby.

Couples respond in different ways after being told they are infertile. Severe reactions occur more frequently among childless couples.

Infertile couples who’ve never had children are classified under primary infertility.

In another light, secondary infertility refers to couples who had successfully gotten pregnant before but are now having problems conceiving.

The Man Factor

A number of factors, both physical and emotional, can trigger infertility.

Male-exclusive factors such as low sperm count, retrograde ejaculation, scarring from sexually transmitted diseases, hormone deficiency, and impotence, make up around 30-40% of infertility cases.

Sperm count may be negatively influenced by marijuana abuse or use of prescription drugs, like cimetidine, spironolactone, and nitrofurantoin.

The Female Factor

Ovulation dysfunction, fallopian tube abnormality, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, scarring from STDs, hormonal imbalances, pelvic infection, poor nutrition, and tumors are just some of these “female factors.” These are responsible for 40 to 50% of infertility in couples.

Factors contributed by both individuals and unidentifiable factors are responsible for 10 to 30% of all infertility cases.

It is projected that just 10 to 20% fail to get pregnant after trying for one year. It is essential for couples to keep trying to conceive for a year at the very least.

Age-Related Factors

Healthy partners both below 30 years of age having intercourse regularly only have a 25 to 30% probability every month to become pregnant. The peak of a woman’s fertility is in her 20s. The likelihood of pregnancy for women above 35 years old is less than 10% each month, even less for those beyond 40 years old.

Other Causes Not Age Related

Infertility is not solely blamed on age-related factors. The risk of infertility is also heightened because of the following factors:

* Multiple sexual partners (higher possibility of getting STDs)
* STIs
* PID history (pelvic inflammatory disease)
* Orchitis or epididymitis history in males
* Mumps among men
* Vein engorgement in the scrotum
* A history that includes exposure to DES
* Eating problems among females
* Irregular menstruation and anovulation
* Endometriosis
* Problems with the uterus or the cervix
* Long-term disease like diabetes

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