Causes of Infertility

There are many causes associated with infertility. While some may believe that women factors are the primary reasons couples are not able to conceive, research indicates the following: 

• 30% are female factors
• 30% are male factors
• 30% are both female and male factors
• 10% are unexplained factors

Many of the known factors can be treated with medication or lifestyle changes such as weight loss through proper exercise and nutrition. Others may require more extensive treatment such as surgery.  Each case is unique and requires a customized treatment plan.

See a specialist, or a reproductive endocrinologist, or in some cases an OBGYN or urologist for a complete fertility work-up and diagnois. Once a diagnosis is made, effective treatment can begin.

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