The birth of a child for all of us is considered one of the most important and crucial moments in life. Basically, nothing hinders this amazing process, but sometimes there are some problems that prevent the conception of the baby. Consider the most common causes of infertility in women of all age categories.
Depending on the available age-related physiological characteristics, as well as the state of all health in general, the cause of infertility can be very different, therefore, to identify it, a comprehensive . Thus, a step-by-step diagnosis allows you to identify the problem without using expensive and unnecessary examination methods.
The main causes of infertility in women:
- Lack of ovulation.
- Damage to the fallopian tubes.
- Inexplicable reasons.
- Defects or dysfunction of the sperm of the sexual partner.
Lack of ovulation
It is considered one of the most common culprits of infertility, but in most cases it is treatable. The bottom line is the inability of the ovaries to allocate a full egg for future fertilization. An ovulation disorder is classified by intensity:
- Complete absence.
- Irregular ovulation.
- Weak luteal phase - during an endocrine system disorder, the uterine mucosa is not ready for implantation of the embryo.
Primary causes:
- Surgical intervention and removal of the ovaries.
- Damage to their integrity under the influence of negative environmental factors.
- Congenital absence of eggs in "Turner syndrome" or their insufficient number.
- Polycystic or congenital absence of ovaries.
Secondary causes:
- Stress and sudden weight changes.
- Cancers or exposure to chemicals.
- Endocrine Disorders
Fallopian tube damage
The destruction or decrease in the mobility of fimbriae (the main cells of the fallopian tubes), as well as the appearance of adhesions or distortions of their structure under the influence of negative factors, can cause in 25% of cases. Thus, the process of movement of the egg and its fertilization in the appropriate place for this and further placement in the uterus is disrupted. In this case, periodic pelvic pains may appear, irregular periods, and in the most severe cases an ectopic pregnancy, which will lead to mandatory surgery and complete infertility.
The reasons may be:
- Sexually transmitted diseases and other infections.
- Surgical interventions and injuries.
- Congenital malformations.
- Ectopic pregnancy and abortion.
- Hydrosalpinx - dropsy of the fallopian tubes.
Inexplicable causes of infertility
If the couple is unable to conceive a child for unknown reasons, they are diagnosed with infertility of unknown origin. The culprits may be all kinds of environmental factors or the general health and psyche of both partners as a whole. Therefore, diagnosis and treatment consists in discovering the causes, strengthening the entire body and curing diseases of other organs and systems.
Sexual partner sperm defects or dysfunction
In the event of sperm defects or dysfunctions, appropriate examination and treatment are carried out whenever possible to increase sperm activity and normal sperm production.