Did you know that nearly 20% of couples struggle with infertility. If you are attempting to conceive it can help to understand some common causes of this problem.
Infertility is medically defined as the inability to become pregnant after one full year of trying. When a female is infertile is usually because there's something wrong with her reproductive system. Let us take closer look at the female reproductive system which begins with the vagina, a muscular organ that connects to the cervix the opening of the uterus or womb.
The uterus can expand to accommodate a growing foetus. The ovaries produce, store and release eggs into two fallopian tubes in the upper corners of the uterus during ovulation. The egg can then be fertilized by a man's sperm.
The causes of the female infertility can be separated into distinct categories ovulatory, cervical, uterine and pelvic which refers to problems in the fallopian tubes. Ovulation difficulties can occur if a woman releases excessive male hormones cod androgens, or if she makes too much prolactin, the hormone that encourages breast milk production. Severe physical or psychological stress can also disrupt ovulation, or even stop it completely.
A damaged cervix is another difficulty that makes it hard for sperm to enter. Sexually transmitted diseases like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can both infect the cervix and cause infertility. Cervical mucous which is produced before ovulation to assist with sperm movement can also be a source of infertility. If a woman makes too little mucous or if her mucous reacts negatively with her partners sperm it will be unable to reach her egg.
The pelvic area is another region that can suffer from abnormalities that lead to infertility. One common pelvic condition is endometriosis where by the tissue lining in the uterus grows outside of it this can lead to a build up of tissue that blocks the fallopian tube or ovaries making pregnancy difficult.
The primary of pelvic infertility however is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID. Like cervical damage PID followed from sexually transmitted diseases such as Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Conditions relating to the uterine lining make up the final group of fertility problem. Uterine palates and uterine fibers are typically benign fleshy prose that can grow on the inside or around the opening the uterus.
They can cause distortion in the lining of the uterus in turn interfering with egg implantation. If you are having difficulty conceiving, talk to our doctor about possible causes and treatment options.
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