{"id":50870,"date":"2019-02-25T11:27:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T09:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=50870"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:35:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:35:39","slug":"causes-female-infertility-what-are-they-how-can-they-be-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/causes-female-infertility-what-are-they-how-can-they-be-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of female infertility: what are they and how can they be treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The causes of infertility<\/strong> for couples may originate in the man (30%), in the woman (30%) or sometimes both, but in this IVI blog article we are focusing on infertility in women<\/strong>. The causes of infertility<\/strong> are many and varied. They range from anovulation resulting from physical stress, to hormonal disturbances. Some of the most common reasons for infertility<\/strong>, are endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, among a variety of other medical issues.<\/p>\n

Of course one of the best-known causes of infertility in women<\/strong> is the approach of the menopause. However the onset of the menopause is not a cliff edge where fertility<\/strong> suddenly ceases, but more of a gradual process in which a woman\u2019s fertility<\/strong> declines during the preceding years up to the point where it ceases altogether. In this article we look at the whole range of reasons for infertility<\/strong> and, crucially, what treatments are available so that women who are affected may be able to see their dreams of parenthood come true.<\/p>\n

Excluding ageing, what are the main causes of infertility in women?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Infertility affects a significant proportion of the population and around 1 in 7 couples have difficulty conceiving. In spite of these statistics demonstrating how common it is, the experience of infertility can come as a major shock to young women. Naturally, many of those affected are not aware that there may be a problem until they are actively trying to conceive. It can feel like a betrayal by one\u2019s own body, especially when a great deal of a woman\u2019s previous attention has focused more on contraception than on its opposite. Equally, for most the decision to start a family feels like a major life choice and so the feelings of shock and loss can be quite overwhelming.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s plenty that can be done, and the first thing is to understand the reasons for infertility<\/strong>. Aside from the ageing process, the main causes of female infertility<\/strong> are endometriosis, obstructions in the Fallopian tubes, polycystic ovary syndrome and ovulation problems. Risk factors include myomas also known as fibroids, sexually transmitted diseases, some chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer, and some medications including antidepressants. Here we take a look at the first four of these in more detail, since they are the most frequent causes of infertility in women<\/strong>, especially younger women.<\/p>\n