What causes female factor infertility?
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What causes female infertility factor? Infertility v.s. Sterility Infertility does not mean that a couple is unable to reproduce ever. There may be many factors preventing a couple from conceiving. Sterility refers to the inability to conceive a child. Female infertility factor can be caused by a number of reasons. Women usually are not aware that they are infertile until they start trying to conceive. Whereas, some men may be able to suspect male factor infertility, due to such signs as undescended testicles. The most common cause for infertility among women is tubal blockage, which is the direct result of pelvic inflammatory disease. An egg needs to move through the fallopian tubes in order to reach the uterus, however when the fallopian tubes are obstructed, this prevents that from happening. - Infectious diseases, such as STD’s-Genetic disorders -Medication cancer treatments, such as Chemotherapy, and anti-inflammatory drugs - Ovulation disorder - Age – A woman’s fertility can be affected after the age of 25, however it is possible for a woman to become pregnant after age 40. Success rates for infertility treatments increase for couples in their early 30’s. - Malfunction of the system controlling the reproductive functions Such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thyroid gland and genital organs. When these systems malfunction, the ovaries may not produce enough progesterone, the femal hormone that causes the lining of the uterus to thicken in preparation for harvesting. -Early Menopause Keep in mind that pregnancy still may be achieved through ART, IVF treatments, and especially with the help of Egg Donation. -Endometriosis Endometriosis occurs the endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the uterus, grows outside the uterus. During the menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus sheds, causing blood to leave the body, however in the case of endometriosis, the blood has nowhere to discharge, resulting in severe pain during periods, scarring on the lining of the uterus and infertility. -Bad habits Smoking, unhealthy diet, overeating Male Factor Infertility Other Questions
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