What causes infertility? It’s not just a women’s problem.
Infertility is usually the result of problems that exist in the reproductive system of a woman or a man. Thirty-five percent of infertility cases are due to problems within the male system and another 35 percent are due to problems related to the female reproductive system. Twenty percent of the time it is due to both parties involved and the remaining 10 percent of infertility cases are due to unknown causes. The cause of infertility in each case can be identified and sometimes easily corrected depending on the exact cause.
If you live a lifestyle of excessive alcohol, drug, or tobacco use, this can be a major contributor to the infertility problems you are experiencing. A woman can also be anorexic or participate in starvation diets with the result of infertility problems as well. Other lifestyle habits that can be changed and reverse infertility problems include reducing the amount of stress in your life; this lowers a man’s sperm count and makes a woman’s menstrual cycle (or period) irregular. Men who wear tight-fitting underwear should change to loose-fitting underwear and boxer briefs. When underwear is too tight, it causes men to have a low sperm count due to elevated temperature in the crotch area.
When the cause of infertility is as simple as changing a health and lifestyle habit, such as exercising to reduce stress or avoiding the use of lubricants that can kill sperm, you don’t need to consider any of the reproductive technology options. assisted, since it is very likely that this will fix the problem. This type of situation makes infertility a common problem. Other ways to further increase your chances of getting pregnant is to plan your sexual timing and techniques. After intercourse, place a pillow under the woman’s hips to help the semen reach the cervix and prevent spillage.
Infertility in Women
There are many causes that affect a woman’s ability to have children. Some of these problems include problems having to do with the reproductive organs, some diseases, and hormonal deficiencies. Fertility can also be affected as a result of complications with certain medications and surgery.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common condition that causes infertility in women. PID is a pelvic infection or an infection in the reproductive organs, such as the ovaries, uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. It can also extend to the appendix or throughout the pelvic area. The bacteria that cause some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are often to blame for PID; these STDs include gonorrhea and chlamydia. Seventy-five percent of fallopian tube infections are caused by Chlamydia.
In addition to STDs, PID can form from bacteria that reach these organs from sexual intercourse, abortion, hysterectomy, ruptured appendix, labor, or an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). In addition to causing infertility, PID can lead to blood poisoning, which is a potentially fatal complication, and ectopic pregnancy.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another cause of infertility that widely affects women all over the world. This is a condition in which the ovaries produce large amounts of male hormones, including testosterone. This, in turn, prevents eggs from being produced, as follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH) are abnormally low and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels are abnormally high. Instead of producing eggs, the follicles form fluid-filled cysts that cover the ovaries over time.
Infertility is not the only result of PCOS; PCOS also increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Some of the symptoms include acne, excessive facial hair, irregular or no periods, unexplained weight gain, thinning hair, high cholesterol or insulin readings, and depression.
Other causes of infertility in women include endometriosis, ovarian problems, other STDs, hormonal problems, luteal phase defect, immune system problems, surgical complications, fibroids, uterine problems and uterine muscle problems, illnesses, premature menopause, medications, and poor quality cervical mucus
Infertility in Men
Sperm is the most common infertility problem when it comes to men, either due to poor sperm quality or low sperm count. The sperm may be abnormally shaped or not move in the right direction or fast enough due to poor quality. There are conditions that are attributed to sperm problems, some of which include swollen veins in the scrotum, infections including tuberculosis and even gonorrhea, certain medications, underdeveloped testicles, chronic infections in the prostate, metal exposure, undescended testicles, and testicles. who have been injured.
Autoimmunity is another common cause of infertility in men. This is a condition where the body’s antibodies attack the sperm as if they were toxic invaders. Retrograde ejaculation is another cause, which is when sperm travel in the opposite direction they should (towards the bladder). This is usually caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis or diabetes, spinal cord injury, bladder, neck, or prostate surgery, and medications such as high blood pressure medications and tranquilizers.
In fewer cases, male infertility can be caused by painful intercourse, premature ejaculation, or impotence. It can also be caused by structural problems or genetic defects or hormonal problems that stop sperm production.
