Fertility Problems: Reasons For Infertility

Reasons for Infertility are many. From endometriosis, to low sperm count, to other illnesses lowering fertility rates... and sometimes, the case may be there is no obvious reason for a woman not to fall pregnant.

When you are young, before you meet your perfect partner, or simply before you feel your maternal instinct kick in, infertility is probably not something most people give much thought to.

Unfortunately the reality is that many couples, once they decide to have a child, will need to combat some form of infertility. For some couples, the problems are solved quickly and easily and they are soon blessed with their own bundle of joy.

For others however, and I fall into this category.... Parenthood becomes a path of pain, financial stress and emotional hardship.

Here are some reasons for Infertility, some you may or may not have heard of, all of which I discovered and many of them was tested for on my path to parenthood. If you are having trouble concieving than researching these problems to discover if it may relate to your difficulty falling pregnant is highly recommended. Some of the books recommended on my sidebar to the right also go through these things....

CAUSES OF INFERTILITY

• Ovulatory Failure - This may include Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Symptoms can include irregular menstruation, acne, obesity and excessive hair growth.
• Damage to the Fallopian Tubes - Could be caused by things such as illness or infection.
• Endometriosis - "Endometriosis is a common medical condition characterized by growth outside the uterus of tissue resembling endometrial tissue that normally lines the uterus. Statistics are believed to be as high as one in three women experiencing this.
• Male Problems - Including low sperm count or ineffective sperm. Can be caused by llness, genetics or diet amongst other things.
• Unexplained - Approximately 30%, Thirty percent of infertility problems have no specific cause. This means many couples face multiple tests and still have no answer as to why they are having problems conceiving. Diet, Lifestyle and genetics problems could come into play greatly in this category.

On a positive note, there are couples who fall into EVERY one of these categories who have successfully had a baby, it can take time, lifestyle changes and more time, but it is possible.