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From other websitesContent disclaimerContent on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Infertility can be caused by many different things. For 1 in 4 couples, a cause cannot be identified. Infertility is commonly caused by problems with ovulation (the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries). Some problems stop an egg being released at all, while others prevent an egg being released during some cycles but not
others. Ovulation problems can be a result of: Pelvic surgery can damage and scar the fallopian tubes, which link the ovaries to the womb. Cervical surgery can also
sometimes cause scarring or shorten the neck of the womb (the cervix). When you're ovulating, mucus in your cervix becomes thinner so sperm can swim through it more easily. If there's a problem with the mucus, it can make it harder to conceive. Non-cancerous growths called
fibroids in or around the womb can affect fertility. In some cases, they may prevent a fertilised egg attaching itself in the womb, or they may block a fallopian tube. Endometriosis is a condition where small pieces of the womb lining (the endometrium) start growing in
other places, such as the ovaries. This can damage the ovaries or fallopian tubes and cause fertility problems. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper female genital tract, which includes the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries. It's
often caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI). PID can damage and scar the fallopian tubes, making it virtually impossible for an egg to travel down into the womb. Some women choose to be sterilised if they do not want to have any more children. Sterilisation involves blocking the fallopian tubes to make it impossible for an egg to travel to the womb. It's rarely reversible – if you do have a sterilisation reversed, you will not necessarily be able to have a child. Medicines and drugsThe side effects of some types of medicines and drugs can affect your fertility. These include:
Illegal drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, can seriously affect fertility and make ovulation more difficult. Infertility in menSemen and spermA common cause of infertility in men is poor-quality semen, the fluid containing sperm that's ejaculated during sex. Possible reasons for abnormal semen include:
Many cases of abnormal semen are unexplained. There's a link between increased temperature of the scrotum and reduced semen quality, but it's uncertain whether wearing loose-fitting underwear improves fertility. TesticlesThe testicles produce and store sperm. If they're damaged, it can seriously affect the quality of your semen. This can happen as a result of:
SterilisationSome men choose to have a vasectomy if they do not want children or any more children. It involves cutting and sealing off the tubes that carry sperm out of your testicles (the vas deferens) so your semen will no longer contain any sperm. A vasectomy can be reversed, but reversals are not usually successful. Ejaculation disordersSome men experience ejaculation problems that can make it difficult for them to release semen during sex (ejaculate). HypogonadismHypogonadism is an abnormally low level of testosterone, the male sex hormone involved in making sperm. It could be caused by a tumour, taking illegal drugs, or Klinefelter syndrome (a rare syndrome involving an extra female chromosome). Medicines and drugsCertain types of medicines can sometimes cause infertility problems. These include:
Illegal drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, can also affect semen quality. Unexplained infertilityIn the UK, unexplained infertility accounts for around 1 in 4 cases of infertility. This is when no cause can be identified in either partner. If a cause for your fertility problems has not been found, talk to your doctor about the next steps. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that women with unexplained infertility who have not conceived after 2 years of having regular unprotected sex should be offered IVF treatment. The NICE guidance has more about unexplained infertility. Find out more about fertility tests and how problems are diagnosed. Page last reviewed: 18 February 2020 What are 5 causes of infertility?Scarring from surgery. Pelvic surgery can damage and scar the fallopian tubes, which link the ovaries to the womb. ... . Cervical mucus problems. ... . Fibroids. ... . Endometriosis. ... . Pelvic inflammatory disease. ... . Sterilisation. ... . Medicines and drugs.. What are the causes of infertility in female?What are some possible causes of female infertility?. Failure to Ovulate. ... . Problems in the Menstrual Cycle. ... . Structural Problems of the Reproductive System. ... . Infections. ... . Failure of an Egg to Mature Properly. ... . Implantation Failure. ... . Endometriosis. ... . Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). What are the 3 primary causes of female infertility?Infertility is a condition where you cannot get pregnant after one year of trying to conceive. In women, cause of infertility can include endometriosis, uterine fibroids and thyroid disease.
What is infertility list any 4 reasons for infertility?Overexposure to certain environmental factors, such as pesticides and other chemicals, and radiation. Cigarette smoking, alcohol, marijuana, anabolic steroids, and taking medications to treat bacterial infections, high blood pressure and depression also can affect fertility.
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