Conditions And Physical Problems Affecting Fertility

Around 10% to 15% of couples who want to start a family face problems with their fertility. Meaning that one in ten people will not be able to conceive naturally. This may be due a problem with either the male or female - or a combination of both partners. Below are conditions and physical problem that can affect male or female fertility:

Female

• Hormone Imbalances

• Endometriosis

• Polly Cystic Ovary Syndrome [PCOS]

• Fallopian Tube Blockages

• Pelvic inflammatory disease [PID]

• Fibroids / Scar Tissue / Cysts

• Sexually Transmitted Infections - STI's - chlamydia / gonorrhoea

• Hyperthyroidism

• Anti-sperm Antibodies - that actively destroy sperm

• Age

• Early Menopause

• Premature Ovarian Failure

• Obesity - male and female

• Abnormalities in the Uterus - preventing the fertilised embryo from implanting - PID/ fibroids/ scar tissue.

• Chromosomal Deficiencies - quality of the eggs

Male

• Hormonal Imbalance

• Undescended Testicles

• Varicocele

• Previous Illnesses - cancer / mumps [orchitis]

• Sexually Transmitted Infections [STI's]

• Sperm anomalies - motility/ morphology

• Ejaculation Dysfunction

• Vasectomy Reversal

• DNA Fragmentation

• Epididymitis

• Hydrocele

For both male and female improving:

• Lifestyle

• Diet

• Environment

Can play a huge part in improving fertility

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