Causes of Female Infertility – A Short Guide to Infertility in Women

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Female Infertility can be a complicated problem but using a systematic approach will help you find out the cause , thus directing you to the right solution as well ! All you need to make a baby is eggs, sperm, uterus and tubes, so please keep this framework in mind.

The truant egg - Disorders Affecting Ovulation

One of the most common causes of female infertility is ovulation disorders. This could cause a woman to ovulate abnormally, infrequently, or not at all. These kinds of disorders affect about 25 percent of women experiencing infertility issues. Some of the conditions that can affect ovulation, include:

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Dysfunction of the hypothalamus
Imbalance in the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Excessive stress – either physical or emotional
Being over or under weight
Substantial weight gain or weight loss Irregular or absent periods, are usually the first symptoms of this problem.

Ovarian Insufficiency

Ovarian insufficiency may be a result of aging; or because of ovarian damage caused by surgery or diseases such as endometriosis.

Damage to Fallopian Tubes

Tubal infertility is a common cause of female infertility. If the fallopian tubes are or damaged, they can prevent the sperms from reaching the eggs.

Some of the causes of damaged fallopian tubes include:

Pelvic inflammatory disease
Surgeries in the pelvis or abdomen
Pelvic tuberculosis

Uterine or Cervical Causes

Endometriosis is a condition in which the lining of the uterus begins growing outside of it; this extra tissue can trigger infertility
Benign polyps and tumors, such as submucous fibroids may cause infertility.

Finally, some women are labelled as having unexplained infertility, where we cannot detect any abnormality.