What are the causes of infertility?

What are the causes of infertility?

The causes of infertility may develop due to problems caused by women, men or both. In order for a normal pregnancy to occur, sperm must be able to enter the uterus from the cervix after normal intercourse, pass through the tubes, reach the ovaries, and be capable of fertilizing the egg. In addition, the woman must be able to ovulate, her tubes must be suitable for sperm passage, and she must have a suitable uterine cavity for the fertilized egg (embryo) to attach.

The paths that sperm must pass through to fertilize the egg

 

Distribution of infertility causes in couples with infertility complaints

Male Factor%2540Male-Female Factor Together%10Female Factor%40-55Unexplained Infertility%10

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Causes of Infertility:

1 . Male problems
2. Decreased ovarian reserve
3. Ovulation problems
4. Tubal problems
a. Tube damage
b. Congestion
c. Adhesions around the tube

5. Uterine problems (congenital disabilities or acquired problems)
6. Systemic problems
a. Chronic renal failure etc.
b. Chronic liver diseases etc.
7. Cervical problems and immune system problems
8. Unexplained causes

 

Despite all research, approximately 30% of couples (3 couples In approximately 1 in 10 cases, no cause can be found and this is called unexplained infertility. However, with advances in medicine, the proportion of patients in this group will decrease.

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