Infertility Causes

Infertility can be caused by different factors, which can be divided into physical and psychological factors. There may be also psychological factors that play a role, but here you can read all about the possible physical causes.

Hormonal causes of infertility:

The proper amount of hormones, like progesterone and estrogen is crucial to a woman who is trying to become pregnant. Progesterone prepares the uterine wall for implantation of the fertilized egg and estrogen is responsible for the menstrual cycle, for the nutrition of a fertilized egg and later for the development of the fetus. Without adequate progesterone, the egg will be expelled and without estrogen, the placenta itself wouldn't grow and operate properly, and so the organs of the fetus would never be triggered into maturation.

Balancing hormonal levels:

Because the right hormonal level of estrogen and progesterone is one of the most important infertility facts, you should be sure to have the right balance. But, as many women may believe, drugs are not the only solution to balance your hormones.

Three levels of approaches can be considered for balancing hormonal levels: (1) lifestyle changes , (2) alternative medicine and (3) drugs and surgery.
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Medicinal causes of infertility:

Medicinal causes include all disorders, failures or diseases that a woman can have. Also miscarriage is a medicinal cause and has a boosting influence on infertility. Read the text below and learn about the most common medicinal causes of infertility.

Endometriosis is a disorder of the female reproductive system in which endometrial tissue (the normal lining of the uterus) is found outside the uterine cavity. So the lining can't make the receiving and nutrition of a fertilized egg and later a developing fetus possible.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on the ovaries associated with high male hormone levels. PCOS symptoms include, in addition to infertility, irregular or absent periods, lack of ovulation, weight gain, acne and excessive facial hair.

Premature ovarian failure is defined as the loss of ovarian function at a young age (about 15 to 40) causing infertility. The cessation of the ovarian function causes the stop of regular periods and (menopause) symptoms, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings and bladder control problems.

Uterine Factors. Abnormalities of the uterus can have a significant impact on the ability of a woman to conceive and to carry a pregnancy successfully. Some women have an abnormally developed uterus from birth (congenital) while others may develop a uterine problem due to infection or surgery (acquired).

The term Poor Responder is used to define women who require large doses of stimulation medications and who make only a little amount of eggs. But with a small number of eggs, the chances for fertilization are really little.