A 44-year-old member asked:
What common conditions can cause female infertility?
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Dr. Serena Chenanswered
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility 35 years experience
Age, Obesity: There can be multiple causes for female infertility. Two of the most common in the usa today are age and obesity. Other common causes are pcos, endometriosis, tubal disease, diminished ovarian reserve and uterine factors such as fibroids. At age 44 more women are infertile than fertile. Talk with your doctor today about your fertility.
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Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 42 years experience
Many: There are multiple causes for female infertility. Among the most common are abnormal ovulation, blocked fallopian tubes usually from scar tissue, endometriosis related infertility, abnormal uterine shapes, and also recurrent pregnancy loss.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What are common causes of infertility in both genders?
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Dr. Bryan Treacyanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
Several: Male factors include testicular injury, infection, congenital anomalies, mumps, torsion. Women can present with chromosomal anomalies, tubal factor from infection or prior surgery, polycystic ovary, endometriosis, ovarian dysfunction, unexplained infertility & lack of sexual frequency.
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