Some Causes of Infertility.
It is estimated that one in six couples face difficulties in conceiving. If you've had unprotected sex for more than 12 months (or, if you're over 35, six months) and are still not pregnant, you may begin to wonder if you are infertile. If you decide to seek medical help, the best thing to do is see your GP. Many couples are told to simply go away a try again. if your instict tells you somthing is not tight, don't take no for an answer ask to be refered to an infertility specialist.
- The couple are unable to have or complete sexual intercourse
- The couple do not have intercourse at the proper time of the month
- The male partner's sperm are absent or abnormal
- The fallopian tubes have become blocked or damaged
- The cervical mucous is hostile and kills off the sperm
- Ovulation occurs either rarely or not at all
- Endometriosis is present
- The ovary produces insufficient progesterone to maintain a pregnancy
- Abnormalities in the uterus make implantation difficult