What are some reasons for infertility?

What are some reasons for infertility?

What are risk factors for infertility in all genders?

• Age (over age 35 for women or over 40 for men).
• Diabetes.
• Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
• Excessive alcohol use.
• Exposure to environmental toxins, such as lead and pesticides.
• Over exercising.
• Radiation therapy or other cancer treatments.

What are the most common causes of male infertility?

Sperm disorders Problems with making healthy sperm are the most common causes of male infertility. Sperm may be immature, abnormally shaped, or unable to swim. In some cases, you may not have enough sperm.

Which method is used to determine the presence of varicoceles in the testes?

Varicoceles are found through self-exam of the scrotum or during a routine doctor’s exam. They have been described as a “bag of worms” because of how they look and feel. Urologists often check for varicoceles with the patient standing.

What are the types of infertility?

There are 2 types of infertility:

• Primary infertility refers to couples who have not become pregnant after at least 1 year having sex without using birth control methods.
• Secondary infertility refers to couples who have been able to get pregnant at least once, but now are unable.

What are 4 causes for female infertility?

Who is at risk for female infertility?

• Age.
• Hormone issue that prevents ovulation.
• Abnormal menstrual cycle.
• Obesity.
• Being underweight.
• Having a low body-fat content from extreme exercise.
• Endometriosis.
• Structural problems (problems with the fallopian tubes, uterus or ovaries).

What are the signs of being infertile?

In women, signs of infertility may include:

• Pain during sex.
• Heavy, long, or painful periods.
• Dark or pale menstrual blood.
• Irregular menstrual cycle.
• Hormone changes.
• Underlying medical conditions.
• Obesity.
• Not getting pregnant.

What are 4 causes of male infertility?

Medical causes

• Varicocele. A varicocele is a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle.
• Infection.
• Ejaculation issues.
• Antibodies that attack sperm.
• Tumors.
• Undescended testicles.
• Hormone imbalances.
• Defects of tubules that transport sperm.

Can you have a baby with varicocele without surgery?

Many men with varicoceles have unimpaired fertility, but there is a certain logic to repairing them in those men who are sub-fertile. Many varicoceles can be obliterated using radiological techniques and do not require surgery.

How does a varicocele look like?

With time, varicoceles might enlarge and become more noticeable. A varicocele has been described as looking like a “bag of worms.” The condition might cause a swollen testicle, almost always on the left side.

How do I know if I’m infertile?

The main symptom of infertility is the inability to get pregnant. A menstrual cycle that’s too long (35 days or more), too short (less than 21 days), irregular or absent can mean that you’re not ovulating. There might be no other signs or symptoms.