If a woman has been trying to get pregnant for over a year and hasn’t been successful, then she might be considered infertile. There may be many reasons for infertility in women, and the causes may vary from person to person. It is advised to consult an infertility specialist to understand the condition and learn about the treatments.
The Main Causes of Female Infertility
Endometriosis
is a common condition that affects the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. Here the endometrial (womb lining) tissue attaches itself to an organ, causing inflammation and scarring.
Ovulation Disorders
A common cause of infertility in women is a hormonal disorder that upsets the normal reproductive cycle, and ovulation does not occur, leading to irregular menstrual cycles. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of ovulation disorder.
Unexplained Infertility
If routine tests do not reveal any abnormality in the couple, subtle defects in the process of ovulation or fertilisation can be the reason for infertility.
Age and Fertility
With advancing age, fertility in women declines. Women are the most fertile in their early twenties until the age of 30. Fertility starts declining in the thirties with a sharp fall once a woman reaches 35 after which, the quality of eggs decreases drastically. Older women are more likely to suffer a miscarriage or may have a child with a chromosomal abnormality than their younger counterparts. Women above the age of 40 have fewer success rates, even with Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART).
Nowadays, many women choose to have children after establishing their careers and having financial security. However, the biological clock does not match these socio-economic choices.
While the above-cited reasons are the most common causes of female infertility, you can seek a specialist to help you work on these issues. At MotherToBe, our fertility specialists have access to leading-edge technologies, and with the help of these, we can help you resolve many fertility issues and help people create a family.
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