Infertility

Common Causes of Infertility in Women

Infertility is the inability to conceive for twelve months consecutively after regular times of unprotected sex. It is a common issue affecting about ten percent of women worldwide. Houston infertility mostly results from structural disorders of the reproductive organs, hormonal problems, and medical conditions affecting the reproductive system. Most cases of infertility are treatable. Depending on the cause of infertility, your doctor can treat the condition through medications, surgery, or assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization. There are many causes of infertility in women, and here are some.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is when the cells lining your endometrium grow outside your womb. This tissue growth can block your fallopian tubes, preventing your ovum and sperm from uniting or interrupting the implantation of the fertilized egg. Endometriosis can indirectly harm the ovum or sperm, altering fertilization. Studies show that approximately thirty to forty percent of all women with endometriosis become infertile.

Fibroids or polyps

Infertility

Uterine fibroids and polyps can cause infertility. Fibroids and polyps are non-cancerous growths that form on the inside surface of your uterus. They can block your fallopian tubes or disrupt implantation, leading to infertility. Small-size fibroids and polyps are often harmless and do not cause symptoms. Most women with fibroids and polyps become pregnant.

Fallopian tube damage

Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes can cause infertility. These tubes can prevent sperm from reaching the ovum or hinder fertilized eggs from implanting into your uterus. Fallopian tubes can be damaged by pelvic inflammatory disease or previous abdomen or pelvic surgeries.

Hormonal issues

Hormonal imbalance can cause infertility. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that causes hormone imbalance, is a leading cause of infertility in women. Your pituitary gland can produce excess prolactin, which decreases estrogen production, leading to infertility. Some medications can also cause excess production of prolactin.

Hypothalamic dysfunction

The pituitary gland produces follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones, which stimulate ovulation every month. If the production of these hormones is interrupted, ovulation can be affected, leading to infertility. Excess physical and emotional stress, sudden weight loss or gain, obesity, and low body weight can affect the production of these hormones.

Primary ovarian insufficiency

Primary ovarian insufficiency, a disorder that results from an autoimmune response or premature egg loss from your ovary, can cause infertility. The condition can be caused by genetics or chemotherapy. Primary ovarian insufficiency stops your ovary from producing eggs and lowers estrogen, especially in women under forty.

Uterine and cervical problems

Cervical and uterus structural issues can lead to infertility. An abnormally shaped uterus can affect implantation or your ability to carry a pregnancy to term. Scarring in your uterus from past surgeries or injuries can disrupt implantation, leading to infertility. Cervix stenosis, a condition where your cervix narrows due to inherited malformation or damage, can cause infertility. In some women, the cervix may not puce the needed mucus to allow sperm passage into the uterus.

Infertility is when you do not conceive for twelve months or more after frequent times of unprotected sex. Common causes of infertility in women include hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, fibroids, and structural disorders of the uterus and cervix. Schedule an appointment at Memorial Women’s Specialists for infertility treatment to fulfill your dream of having a family. 

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