Causes of male infertility Generally speaking, infertility in men is related to issues with the following: • effective production of sperm • sperm count, or the number of sperm • shape of the sperm • movement of the sperm, which includes both the wiggling motion of the sperm themselves and the transport of the sperm through the tubes of the male reproductive system There are a variety of risk factors, medical conditions, and medications that can also affect fertility. Risk factors Risk factors associated with infertility in men include, but aren’t limited to: • older age • smoking cigarettes • heavy use of alcohol • being overweight or obese • exposure to toxins, such as pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals Causes of female infertility Female infertility can be caused by a variety of factors that affect or interfere with the following biological processes: • ovulation, when the mature egg is released from the ovary • fertilization, which occurs when sperm meets the egg in the fallopian tube after traveling through the cervix and uterus • implantation, which occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus where it can then grow and develop into a baby Risk factors Risk factors for female infertility include: • increasing age • smoking cigarettes • heavy use of alcohol • being overweight, obese, or significantly underweight • having certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that can damage the reproductive system Medical conditions A variety of medical conditions can affect the female reproductive system and cause infertility in women. Examples include: • ovulation disorders, which can be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hormonal imbalances • pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) • endometriosis • uterine fibroids • premature ovarian failure • scarring from a previous surgery Ashwini Hospital & Fertility Centre Moondrumavadi K.Pudur Madurai 07, Best Fertility Care Centre , Advanced Fertility Care Centre , Maternal & Child Health Care Centre.
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