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Fertility problems can appear in men and women, it can be due to many causes; that’s why when a couple has difficulties to get pregnant, they must be done infertility tests for the both of them.
The infertility problem it is at 40% for men cases and other 40% it is in the women, and the last 20% for combined causes.
There are two types of infertility:
- Primary, are the couples that can’t get pregnant after at least a year of trying.
- Secondary, are the couples that have been able to get pregnant at least once, but they can´t have babies again.
There are many things that can lead to infertility and can affect people of any age and gender.
Common causes of infertility in women
- Lack or ovulation problems.
- Fallopian tubes blocked.
- Inadequate uterus shape.
The causes of female infertility can be caused by autoimmune disorders, coagulation disorders, eating disorders, neoplasms, ovarian cysts, etc.
*It is recommended that women under 30 years old should try to become pregnant on their own for one year before taking the exams.
Common causes of infertility in men
- Low sperm count.
- Low sperm movility.
- Absence of sperm in semen.
Causes of infertility in men, can be caused for congenital defects, cancer treatments, hormone imbalance, erectile disfunction, advanced age, etc.
This is diagnosed when a pregnancy has not been achieved or maintained after a year or more of trying and complete physical tests are performed on the couple and a clinical history is included.
About 16% of couples can not conceive after a year of trying.
Consulting with an assisted reproduction clinic can help detect what is the real cause of infertility and find the best treatment to achieve an adequate pregnancy.
*More than a half of the couples with problems, got pregnant after the treatment.
In Advanced Fertility Center Cancun we have a variety of treatments to attend to each couple who wants to have a baby.
Visit our section of treatments to get to know better each one.
