10/04/2023
WHAT IS FEMALE FERTILITY?
Female fertility is a woman's ability to conceive a biological child. You and your partner might question your fertility if you've been trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected s*ex for at least one year — or at least six months if you're older than 35 — with no success.
WHAT CAUSES FEMALE FERTILITY PROBLEM ?
Various medical issues can contribute to female fertility problems, including:
* Ovulation disorders, which affect the release of eggs from the ovaries. These include hormonal disorders such as polycystic o***y syndrome, hyperprolactinemia and thyroid problems (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism).
* Uterine or cervical abnormalities, such as polyps or fibroids in the uterus.
* Fallopian tube damage or blockage, which is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease.
* Endometriosis, which occurs when tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
* Primary ovarian insufficiency (early menopause), which occurs when the ovaries stop working and menstruation ends before age 40.
* Pelvic adhesions — bands of scar tissue that bind organs after pelvic infection, appendicitis, or abdominal or pelvic surgery.
* Medical conditions associated with the absence of menstruation, such as poorly controlled diabetes, celiac disease and some autoimmune diseases such as lupus.
Age also plays a role. Delaying pregnancy can decrease the likelihood that you'll be able to conceive. A decline in the quantity and quality of your eggs with age makes it harder to conceive.
