Factors causing infertility

Factors causing infertility in men:

·         Abnormalities with sperm, for example, low sperm count, sperm’s inability to swim, inappropriate shaped sperm, etc. These conditions can happen to be a result of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) or mumps after puberty.

·         Ill effects of medical conditions, age, exposure to chemicals or raised temperature levels

·         Insufficient secretion of male hormone testosterone

·         Abnormalities in male reproductive organs, for example, undescended testes

·         Erectile dysfunction which relates to the inability of the penis to raise erect while penetration

·         Retrograde ejaculation which is an abnormality wherein the sperm moves into the bladder instead of releasing out

Factors causing infertility in women:

·         Problems in releasing an egg from ovaries

·         Inversely affected fallopian tubes

·         Issues with cervical mucus, for example, thick mucus or a mucus whose antibodies possess sperm killing power

·         Endometriosis (a uterus trouble wherein the uterus lining gets misplaced and is found outside uterus)

·         Polycystic ovary syndrome, an abnormality with ovulation

·         Uterine fibroids

·         Formation of scar tissue inside or near the female reproductive organ (This condition can prevail due to infections led by sexual intercourses, appendicitis, etc.)

·         Birth defects in female reproductive parts or uterus

·         Early menopause

Factors affecting infertility in both men and women

·         Age as fertility starts diminishing with age with most prevailing effects in women

·         Stress

·         Abnormal hormonal levels

·         Poor nutrition

·         Obesity or overweightness

·         Exposure to toxic chemicals

·         Tobacco smoking

·         Excess intake of alcohol

·         Side effects of lubricant

·         Prevailing medical conditions, for example, cancer, diabetes, thyroid, etc.

Fertility Treatment in San Antonio

Don’t get stressed up if you are unable to conceive. Medial science has formulated numerous remedies to this problem. If you are looking for a fertility specialist in San Antonio then consult none less than the specialists at Institute for Women’s Health. 

You will definitely find a remedy to this loophole. The specialists at IFWH use latest technology in fertility treatment. Book an appointment now!