Common causes of fertility problems in men and women (1159 hits)
About 10 percent of reproductive-age couples in the United States will have difficulty getting pregnant. About 30 percent of cases are due to fertility problems in the man, 30 percent to fertility problems in the woman, and the rest to unexplained causes or multiple factors involving both partners.
Read on to learn about the common causes of infertility and available treatments. Keep in mind that success rates may vary because one couple can have multiple fertility problems.
How long should we try to get pregnant on our own before seeing a fertility specialist? If you're under 35 and have had frequent (about two or three times a week) unprotected s*x for at least a year without conceiving (or three to six months if you're 35 or older), you may want to consult a fertility expert.
See a doctor if you have a history of:
• Pelvic inflammatory disease • Fibroids • Endometriosis • s*xually transmitted infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhea • Irregular periods • Surgery on your reproductive organs or intestines • DES (a drug used between 1941 and 1971 to prevent miscarriages) use by your mother when she was pregnant with you • Chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, thyroid disease, ...
