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What are 3 reasons that either a man or a woman may be infertile?
Infertility can be due to the woman, the man, both sexes, or unknown problems. Infertility in men can be due to varicocele, trauma, low or absent sperm count, sperm damage, alcohol use, or certain diseases like diabetes, cystic fibrosis, autoimmune diseases, infections, hormonal disorders, and genetic disorders.
What 3 things can be reasons for infertility in women?
Who is at risk for female infertility?
- Age.
- Hormone issue that prevents ovulation.
- Abnormal menstrual cycle.
- Obesity.
- Being underweight.
- Having a low body-fat content from extreme exercise.
- Endometriosis.
- Structural problems (problems with the fallopian tubes, uterus or ovaries).
What biological conditions may make a man or woman infertile?
Overexposure to certain environmental factors, such as pesticides and other chemicals, and radiation. Cigarette smoking, alcohol, marijuana, anabolic steroids, and taking medications to treat bacterial infections, high blood pressure and depression also can affect fertility.
What are some reasons why a female might not be able to reproduce conceive?
What are some possible causes of female infertility?
- Failure to Ovulate.
- Problems in the Menstrual Cycle.
- Structural Problems of the Reproductive System.
- Infections.
- Failure of an Egg to Mature Properly.
- Implantation Failure.
- Endometriosis.
How can a woman tell if she is fertile?
You may get a blood test to check your levels of follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH, which triggers your ovaries to prepare an egg for release each month. High FSH can mean lower fertility in women. The FSH blood levels get checked early in your menstrual cycle (often on day 3).
What causes infertility male?
Male infertility can be caused by low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors may contribute to male infertility.
What are the signs of infertility in a woman?
Signs of Potential Infertility in Women
- Abnormal periods. Bleeding is heavier or lighter than usual.
- Irregular periods. The number of days in between each period varies each month.
- No periods. You have never had a period, or periods suddenly stop.
- Painful periods. Back pain, pelvic pain, and cramping may happen.
What are 5 factors that increase a man’s risk of infertility?
Risk factors linked to male infertility include:
- Smoking tobacco.
- Using alcohol.
- Using certain illicit drugs.
- Being overweight.
- Having certain past or present infections.
- Being exposed to toxins.
- Overheating the testicles.
- Having experienced trauma to the testicles.