Medical conditions Some medical conditions can affect fertility. Ovulation disorders appear to be the most common cause of infertility in women. Ovulation is the monthly release of an egg. The eggs may never be released or they may only be released in some cycles. Ovulation disorders can be due to: Premature ovarian failure: The ovaries stop working before the age of 40 years. Polycystic ovary ...

Health problems during pregnancy Problem Symptoms Treatment Anemia – Lower than normal number of healthy red blood cells Feel tired or weak Look pale Feel faint Shortness of breath Treating the underlying cause of the anemia will help restore the number of healthy red blood cells. Women with pregnancy related anemia are helped by taking iron and folic acid supplements. Your doctor will check your ...

Fertility issues in Women: Age is a big factor affecting women’s fertility. Females planning on a family are advised to have their children before the age of 40 because complications can occur after that. Though not impossible, it can be much more challenging. Ovulation disorders resulting in infrequent and abrupt ovulatory routine account for infertility in about 1 in 4 infertile couples. Damaged ...

Symptoms Causes Infertility can be caused due to various factors. In men Low sperm count due to conditions like diabetes or hormonal variations Sexual problems like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Overexposure to certain chemicals Smoking Certain medications In women Ovulation disorders due to variations in hormones Uterine abnormalities Endometriosis - thickening of the Uterine wal ...

Medical conditions: A variety of medical conditions can affect the female reproductive system and cause infertility in women. Examples include: ovulation disorders, which can be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hormonal imbalances pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) endometriosis uterine fibroids premature ovarian failure scarring from a previous surgery Medications and drugs Certain ...

Women suffering from endometriosis report to their gynaecologist with one or more of the following most common symptoms: The 5 Ds: Dysmenorrhoea or painful periods. This can also be pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation. Deep dyspareunia or painful intercourse. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding—abnormal or heavy periods. Difficulty in conceiving—infertility. Dyschezia—painful ...

What are risk factors for infertility in all genders? These factors increase the risk of infertility in all genders: Age (over age 35 for women or over 40 for men). Diabetes. Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Excessive alcohol use. Exposure to environmental toxins, such as lead and pesticides. Over exercising. Radiation therapy or other cancer treatments. Sexually transmit ...

What causes infertility? Infertility may be caused by a number of different factors, in either the male or female reproductive systems. However, it is sometimes not possible to explain the causes of infertility. In the female reproductive system, infertility may be caused by: tubal disorders such as blocked fallopian tubes, which are in turn caused by untreated sexually transmitted infections (S ...