Possible Causes of Infertility

  

Infertility is defined by most as the inability to become pregnant or maintain pregnancy after one year of regular intercourse without contraception. Pregnancy can occur when an uninterrupted chain of events occurs. First, the woman must ovulate. The egg should be able to travel through the fallopian tube and be fertilized by a viable sperm. Then the fertilized egg must be implanted in the uterus. The uterus must be able to maintain the pregnancy. If either system are interrupted, can lead to infertility.

  Male infertility can be caused by problems with sperm production, sperm count and sperm motility. Sometimes semen produced can be deformed or distorted in a way that prevents it from moving properly. This prevents reaching the egg. Some men are born with this problem. Other times, there are other factors driving the number or mobility of low sperm count. Illness, injury and disease can cause problems with sperm that result in male infertility.

  The lifestyle can affect a man's fertility as well. Alcohol, drugs, poor diet, smoking, medications, extreme inactivity or too much exercise can all affect a man's fertility. Age may be a factor. The more a man has, the more likely to experience fertility problems. A fertility specialist may be able to help you diagnose the cause of your infertility, although sometimes the cause can not be determined.

  Female infertility is often caused by problems with ovulation. Ovulation is when an egg is released from the ovary. Ovulation problems can usually be detected by monitoring the menstrual cycle of women. If the cycle is irregular or has stopped, there may be a problem with ovulation.If no egg to be fertilized, then it must be able to travel through the fallopian tube. If there is a blockage, then implanted in the uterus can not occur. If a fertilized egg gets stuck in the fallopian tube, it can cause an ectopic pregnancy. Endometriosis, uterine fibroids and pelvic inflammatory may have other causes of infertility in women. Sometimes the uterus itself can be structurally misshapen or too distorted to support a pregnancy.

   Many lifestyle factors should be considered in determining the cause of infertility in women. Age, illness, changes or hormonal imbalances, smoking, weight, alcohol consumption, smoking, exercise level and diet should evaluate all. Sexually transmitted diseases can also cause infertility. The weight is a common cause of infertility. If a woman weighs too much or too little can affect the brain the signal that tells the ovary from releasing an egg.

  There are many causes of infertility in men and women who are not discussed here. You should talk to your doctor or infertility specialist about what specific causes of infertility that may arise. Planning, changes in lifestyle, hormone treatment or surgery could help you conceive minutes. The best thing to do is to plan infertility treatment that is right for you.