What is infertility?

Infertility is a condition of the male or female reproductive system described by the inability to conceive after a year or more of unprotected and frequent sexual intercourse.

What are the common causes of infertility?

• for men:
  • low sperm count
  • abnormal sperm 
  • low sperm motility
• for women
  • problems with ovulation
    • hormonal imbalance
    • anovulation (ovum not being released from ovary during your menstrual cycle)
    • a cyst or a tumor
    • eating disorders
    • use of alcohol or other drugs
    • anxiety
    • extra weight
    • short menstrual cycles 
    • exercising at a high intensity 
  • damage to the uterus or fallopian tubes
    • inflammation of the pelvis
    • polyps in the uterus
    • adhesions or scar tissue
    • an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy in the past
    • a congenital defect