Question 1

what can cause infertility?

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Many things: In order for pregnancy to occur, sperm must fertilize the egg.  The following are some of the most common causes of infertility.

1.  Lack of ovulation- no egg, no pregnancy.

2.  Blocked or impaired fallopian tube.

3.  Inadequate sperm number and function.

Question 2

will a bad fall cause infertility?

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No: Unless a fall was complicated by abdominal injury requiring surgery or abdominal infection or possibly brain injury then no.

Question 3

what causes infertility in most women?

Accepted Answer

Top diagnoses: Top reasons: 1) male infertility, tied with 2) female ovulatory dysfunction, followed by 3) tubal disease (female.) 'infertility' is defined by unprotected intercourse for one year. This is based on observing 85% of normal couples conceive in that time.

Question 4

pls i wnt to no what causes infertility?

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Male & female causes: Both sexes can have hormonal, chromasomal, , anatomic &/or gonadal problems..For instance women can have polycystic ovaries, turners syndrome, prolactinoma, pid with blocked fallopian tubes. Men can have klinefelter syndrome, produce insufficient or malformed sperm i.E associated with a varicocele, abent or blocked svasa (sper ducts)  suggest cosult a fertility specialist. Lots can be done.

Question 5

what causes infertility to occur in men?

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Defective Sperm: Either the sperm produced are ineffective, not fully mature, have poor mobility or there are no sperm due to injury or development. Even a low number of sperm makes it hard to get pregnant.

Question 6

how does advancing age cause infertility?

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Egg # and quality: Although there now appear to be some stem cells in the ovaries, as women get older there are fewer viable eggs left in the ovaries (diminished ovarian reserve). More of the eggs have genetic abnormalities as a woman gets older, which can make it harder to conceive, or increase the chance of miscarriage or abnormal pregnancy. Problems like fibroids or polyps may affect the uterus at any age as well.

Question 7

do owning cats as pets cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Cats are not a cause of infertility.

Question 8

what causes a man to have infertile problem?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Many are born with abnormalities in sperm production.  Some lose production ability with time.  Infections can block tubes, vas deferens, that take sperm to the outside.  Trauma or surgery can cause problems.  Some have hormone problems that affect the sperm production.  Drugs such as BP meds or steroids for weight lifting or sports can do it.

Question 9

what are the causes of a man to be infertile?

Accepted Answer

Many Things: Sometimes sperm production is decreased. Blockages can occur in the testicle preventing sperm from being released. Sometimes there can be genetic reasons. Smoking can damage sperm which can cause them to be genetically abnormal or to cause physical defects in the sperm. There are a number of problems that can occur and most can be fixed.

Question 10

what causes a woman to become infertile usually?

Accepted Answer

Many Causes: Infertility can be caused by numerous factor.  Problems with too few (diminished ovarian reserve) or disordered release of eggs (pcos, hypothalamic problems), endocrine causes (thyroid or prolactin problems), low sperm counts, or problems with the fallopian tubes.  Finding out the cause is important in directing which treatment is most appropriate.  Good luck!

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