Female Infertility

Many of the causes of female infertility are treatable, however, they are far more complex than male infertility. One of the most prevalent situations that would result in infertility among women is the lack of a healthy lifestyle.

The most common causes of female infertility include fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, elevated prolactin, polycystic (ovary) ovarian syndrome (PCOS), early menopause, benign uterine fibroids and pelvic adhesions.

The most common causes of female infertility are a result of the following factors

  • Age
  • Smoking
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Body Weight
  • Eating Disorders
  • Cancer and Chemotherapy Treatment
  • Hypothalmic-pituitary Factors
  • Ovarian Factors
  • Tubal (ectopic)/peritoneal factors
  • Uterine factors
  • Cervical factors
  • Vaginal factors
  • Genetic factors
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