MYTH: Infertility is primarily a female problem. FACT: Infertility is no longer regarded as ‘her’ problem. In fact, approximately 40% of cases of infertility are due to problems that occur in men. Another 40% are due to problems that occur in the woman. In approximately 20% of all infertile couples, both partners have physical problems contributing to their infertility. Modern infertility treatme ...

Problems Conceiving Getting pregnant may seem simple, but the act of conceiving a child can often be very difficult. It involves many bodily functions and systems being in good condition in both the male and the female, all of which must happen in the right sequence and at the right time. Consider that the average woman of reproductive age only has a 20 percent chance of getting pregnant in any m ...

Tests for men Male fertility requires that the testicles produce enough healthy sperm, and that the sperm is ejaculated effectively into the woman's vagina and travels to the egg. Tests for male infertility attempt to determine whether any of these processes are impaired. You may have a general physical exam, including examination of your genitals. Specific fertility tests may include: Semen an ...

What are the Common Causes of Infertility? What Causes Infertility? 1) Advancing maternal age: Historically before the latter 20th century, women were conceiving in their teens and twenties, when age-related abnormalities with the egg were not evident. However, in our modern era, women are delaying child birth until their thirties and forties, which has lead to the discovery of the adverse effect ...

COMMON CAUSES FOR INFERTILITY: There are many reasons why a couple may have difficulty in conceiving a child. Disease, drugs, heredity, lifestyle habits or even exposure to certain toxins can affect fertility. Reasons for diminished reproductive capacity include: Endometriosis — This condition affects a woman's pelvic cavity, where tissue fragments from the innermost lining of the uterus (the end ...

Her Risks There are certain things that apply only to women. Any one of the following could cause problems with ovulation, hormones, or your reproductive organs: Endometriosis Fallopian tube disease Chronic disease like diabetes, lupus, arthritis, hypertension, or asthma Two or more miscarriages History of irregular periods Early menopause (before age 40) An abnormally shaped uterus Polyps in you ...

FERTILITY DIET: For women, fertility-boosting food recommendations are aimed at improving infertility caused by problems with ovulation. Therefore, they won’t work for infertility that’s caused by physical conditions such as a block in the fallopian tubes or uterine fibroids. Some dietary recommendations for boosting fertility include: choosing carbs wisely by focusing on fiber-rich foods (like ...

Infertility treatment Treatment to help a person conceive naturally will depend on many factors, including the age of the person who wishes to conceive, how long infertility has lasted, personal preferences, and their general state of health. Frequency of intercourse The first strategy a couple trying to conceive may wish to try is having sexual intercourse more often around the time of ovulation ...