Causes of Infertility

In additional to the many unidentifiable genetic malformations that may cause fertility issues, the most common causes of infertility are:

Endometriosis
This female disease is a common cause of conception difficulties.

Lifestyle & Environment
Our own behavior and surroundings impact fertility.

Male Factors
Roughly forty percent of infertility is caused by problems in the male.

Maternal Age
The fact is that reproductive ability decreases significantly for women with age.

Ovulation Disorders
Understanding how a woman's hormonal cycles can impact fertility.

PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause which can stem from or lead to a myriad of other symptoms.

STD's
Sexually transmitted (venereal) diseases can negatively impact male and female fertility. To learn more about each cause, visit our Infertility Glossary of Terms, and for more on fertility, diagnoses, and treatments, visit our Infertility site.