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Infertility In 10-20% of cases, no cause is found. The most common cause of female infertility is ovulatory problems which generally manifest themselves by sparse or absent menstrual periods. Male infertility is most commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity. Women who are fertile experience a natural period of fertility before and during ovulation, and they are naturally infertile during the rest of the menstrual cycle.
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Male Infertility What is male infertility? Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. It makes a person unable to have children. It can affect a man, a woman, or both. Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means you cannot start a pregnancy with your female partner. What causes male infertility? Natural male reproduction depends on several things. You must be able to:
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- Fallopian tube blockage is the common cause of female infertility. It can get blocked due to scar formation in the inner lining of the walls. It can also happen
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Infertility Most infertility can be treated with conventional therapies, such as drug treatment (fertility drugs) to promote ovulation or surgery to repair problems with reproductive organs. 1  For men, the most common cause of infertility in the couple is with the sperm. 2  For women, the most common cause of infertility factor is an ovulation disorder.
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Chlamydia and Infertility Chlamydia is one of the main causes of infertility in the UK and around the world. Because the disease is frequently asymptomatic (i.e. no symptoms for the majority of patients), people often don't realise they've got it. Chlamydia often goes undetected and can spread to the body causing damage to the reproductive system in both men and women.
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- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a leading cause of female infertility since it can create polycystic ovaries and other symptoms. Also known as PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disorder), PCOS is an endocrine disorder that causes various hormone levels to become irregular.
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- At Delhi Fertility & Hormone Centre highly specialized treatment is provided for three groups of infertile patients. First are all types of Male factor Infertility (as infertility due to low sperm count, low motility and other semen abnormality & other male factor abnormalities).
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Infertility Many physical and emotional factors can cause infertility. It may be due to problems in the woman, man, or both. FEMALE INFERTILITY. Female infertility may occur when: 1  A fertilized egg or embryo does not survive once it attaches to the lining of the womb (uterus).
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Common causes of infertility Common causes of infertility. When patients come to Shady Grove Fertility, they're looking for answers. From the initial physician consultation through the infertility work-up, we explore every avenue to efficiently and effectively determine a diagnosis. Establishing a diagnosis will enable your physician to advise you on the best treatment plan, which is the first step on your path to reproductive success.
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Statistics on Infertile Couples In approximately 30 percent of cases, male fertility problems are the sole cause of the difficulty. In another 20 percent of cases, statistics on infertile couples reveal both the man and the woman have medical concerns that are limiting their ability to conceive.
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Overview Infertility in older women may be due to the number and quality of eggs, or to health problems that affect fertility. Men over age 40 may be less fertile than younger men are and may have higher rates of certain medical conditions in offspring, such as psychiatric disorders or certain cancers.
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- Infertility is defined as an inability to get pregnant after having unprotected vaginal intercourse over the course of a year OR an inability to stay pregnant for the length of a normal pregnancy. Infertility is not just a problem for women. It can also be a problem for a man. Sometimes both the woman and the man in a couple have fertility problems. The good news is that help is available. There are many reasons why a woman or man might be infertile.
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Overview Medical causes. Low sperm count can be caused by a number of health issues and medical treatments. Some of these include: Varicocele. A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle. It's the most common reversible cause of male infertility.
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Male Infertility Varicocele. A varicocele is a dilation of the veins from the testicle. Forty percent of men presenting with infertility have a varicocele and this is the most common correctable cause of male infertility. The varicocele can be repaired through an approximately two inch incision made in the groin.This is performed as a day surgery and the patient may return to full activity in one week.ur goals in caring for infertile men include: 1  Identifying and treating reversible conditions. 2  Identifying irreversible causes in which assisted reproductive techniques using the male partners’ sperm can be performed to achieve pregnancy.
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What affects your fertility? A man releases millions of sperm during sex, but just one can fertilise a woman's egg. Infertility is when a couple cannot conceive despite having regular unprotected sex. It can be caused by a range of disorders and lifestyle factors. However, fertility problems cannot be explained in around a third of cases.
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Infertility in men and women Smoking: Smoking significantly increases the risk of infertility in both men and women, and it may undermine the effects of fertility treatment. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of pregnancy loss. Passive smoking has also been linked to lower fertility. Alcohol: Any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the chances of conceiving.
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Pre Marital Screening Both men and women can be infertile. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1/3 of the time the diagnosis is due to female infertility, 1/3 of the time it is linked to male infertility, and the remaining cases of infertility are due to a combination of factors from both partners.
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- Decreased semen quality, a measure of the ability. of semen to achieve fertilisation, is a primary cause of. male infertility. Usually, poor semen quality is character-. ised by low sperm motility and viability. Assisted repro-. ductive techniques (ART) such as intra-uterine.
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Male infertility Male infertility. Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40-50% of infertility. It affects approximately 7% of all men. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity.
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Infertility in men and women Ovulation disorders appear to be the most common cause of infertility in women. Ovulation is the monthly release of an egg. The eggs may never be released or they may only be released in some cycles. Ovulation disorders can be due to: Premature ovarian failure: The ovaries stop working before the age of 40 years.
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How common is male infertility, and what are its causes? Studies suggest that after 1 year of having unprotected sex, 15% of couples are unable to conceive, and after 2 years, 10% of couples still have not had a successful pregnancy. In couples younger than age 30 who are generally healthy, 20% to 37% are able to conceive in the first 3 months. Many different medical conditions and other factors can contribute to fertility problems, and an individual case may have a single cause, several causes, or—in some cases—no identifiable cause.
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Chlamydia may cause infertility in men as well as long-term health problems for women Chlamydia is currently one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases — about 4 million cases of chlamydia occur in the USA each year. However, about half of all men and three-quarters of all women who have chlamydia have no symptoms and don't know that they have the disease.
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- In men, fertility is treated with: 1  Surgery, if the cause is a varicoele (widening of the veins in the scrotum) or a blockage in the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm. 2  Antibiotics to treat infections in the reproductive organs.
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Supplements for Men: Causes – Female infertility. 1  Ovulation disorders. hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome. 2  Uterine or cervical abnormalities. Problems with the opening of the cervix or cervical mucus, or abnormalities in the shape or cavity of the uterus. 3  Fallopian tube damage or blockage.
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Infertility The main cause of male infertility is low semen quality. In men who have the necessary reproductive organs to procreate, infertility can be caused by low sperm count due to endocrine problems, drugs, radiation, or infection. There may be testicular malformations, hormone imbalance, or blockage of the man's duct system.
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What is Cystic Fibrosis? Reproductive System. The reproductive system is also affected by cystic fibrosis, which can cause infertility, particularly in men. At least 97 percent of men with cystic fibrosis are infertile but are not sterile; they can have children with assisted reproductive techniques.