Fertility problems and its Causes

There are many couples who face the problem in conceiving their child. A study says worldwide 8-12% couples are there who experiences fertility problems. Infertility often occurs when a couple is not able to conceive even after the trial of several unprotected sexual intercourse. It’s not always about woman; there is 45-50% probability that a man can equally be responsible for the same.

Let us discuss some of the risk factors of infertility in both male and female simultaneously:

Risk Factors in Male:

• Low sperm count during the ejaculation of a man.
• Sperm unable to reach the egg; thus resulting into low mobility.
• An abnormal male sperm, which defines unusual shape failing in egg fertilization.
• This usually occurs due to testicular infection or surgeries, ejaculation disorders and hormonal imbalance.
• If X and Y chromosome of a man are unbalanced then there is an abnormal testicle growth resulting into low sperm count.
• Diseases like cancer, thyroid, and diabetes may also increase this risk.
• Mental stress may affect male sperm production which reduces their regular activity of sexual intercourse.
• Illegal drugs in-take also lowers the sperm count.

Risk Factor in Female:

• Older age, i.e., above 32 years, the reproductive system of a woman starts to weaken thus she face the problem in conceiving.
• Drugs in-take like smoking and alcohol are the major factors in woman which highly decreases the chance to conceive.
• Loss in weight or over weight may lead to risk of infertility.
• Mental stress may affect female ovulation which reduces their regular activity of sexual intercourse.
• The eggs that are damaged and have poor quality are responsible to increase infertility risk.
• In many cases thyroid problems becomes one of the factors for failed pregnancy.
• Lack of diet which includes vitamins, zinc, iron and folic acid and affect fertility.

Here we have highlighted some points due to which today many childless couples are suffering. This is to impart you the knowledge that why people are unable to plan their family.

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