Infertility refers to an adult man and woman who have not taken contraceptive measures and have had a normal sexual life for more than 12 months without pregnancy. In other words, if a man and woman try to conceive for a year, if they still cannot be naturally

If you conceive, you may suffer from infertility. However, if a woman is older than 35 years old, has no contraception and has been sexually active for more than 6 months, she can also be considered to have infertility.

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How common is infertility? 10% - 15% of couples are affected by infertility. This condition is one of the most common symptoms among people aged 20 - 45. In addition, infertile women try

The longer it takes to conceive, the lower the probability of getting pregnant naturally without medical means. The majority (85%) of men and women with normal fertility will become pregnant within a year. If a man and woman are in the

If they fail to get pregnant within a year, their chances of getting pregnant will decrease month by month. Moreover, as a woman ages, the odds of pregnancy decline more rapidly. So, what causes no

What about infertility?

1. Age factor

A woman's age is an important factor affecting fertility, especially after reaching the age of 30 to 40. Healthy women in their twenties to early thirties have a 25% chance of naturally conceiving each month-

30%.But when women reach the age of 40, the odds drop to 10% or less.

2. Ovulation disorder

If a woman cannot ovulate (release one egg) once a month, it may be difficult to conceive. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other hormone disorders can affect ovulation and lead to infertility. Menstruation Week

Women with irregular stages often fail to ovulate. Women who are overweight or underweight are more likely to have ovulatory disorders than women of normal weight. Such women can take the exam after the first year of trying to conceive

Consider consulting a reproductive endocrinologist.

3. Injury or obstruction of the fallopian tube

The fallopian tube is a tube connected to the uterus and is the venue where sperm and eggs meet. Obstruction or damage to the fallopian tubes can lead to infertility or ectopic pregnancy (extrauterine pregnancy). Have or have had endometrial hyperplasia

Women with symptoms, pelvic surgery, or sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea or chlamydia infection) have a higher risk of fallopian tube obstruction or damage. If a woman is worried about having a problem with her fallopian tube

You should consult your doctor in this regard in the early stages of pregnancy preparation.

4. Male factors

One-third of infertility is caused by male factors, and the other one-third is caused by both factors. The cause of male infertility may be the inability to produce sperm or ejaculate. The quality of the sperm is also

isimportant. Sperm quality is measured by the number, vitality and shape of sperm. Other physical diseases can also affect the number and quality of men's sperm. For example, a man with diabetes may have ejaculation

Obstacle. Cystic fibrosis can cause obstruction of the vas deferens in men and prevent them from ejaculating. Men are more likely to have sperm problems if they are overweight, smoke or take recreational drugs such as marijuana.

What should I do if I have infertility?

You can consult a fertility expert, who may help both men and women find out the cause of infertility. Women should consult a reproductive endocrinologist and men should consult a reproductive urology specialist. In some cases (10

% or more) may not be able to clearly identify the cause of infertility, which is called unexplained infertility. Reproductive treatment can help these men and women achieve fertility.

When should I consult a reproduction specialist?

Generally speaking, when a man and woman are not pregnant a year after they are preparing for pregnancy, they should consult a reproductive endocrinologist. If a woman is over 35 years old and is not pregnant 6 months after being pregnant, she should consult

Reproductive expert. If a woman is younger than 35 years old but has a family history of early shift or other diseases that may cause early shift, or has a history of certain cancer treatment, she should consult the reproductive specialist as soon as possible

Home. Women at risk of infertility, such as women with irregular menstrual cycles or potential fallopian tube damage, can also consult a fertility specialist as soon as possible. Men who have had it may cause

Health problems that increase the risk of infertility, such as testicular disease in childhood or cancer treatment, should be evaluated for fertility early.