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                     Understanding 
Infertility
Common Causes in 
Men and Women
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INTRODUCTION
CAUSES OF INFERTILITY IN WOMEN
CAUSES OF INFERTILITY IN MEN
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Introduction
 Infertility is a common problem affecting millions of couples 
worldwide. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 
one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. While both 
men and women can be affected by infertility it is often 
assumed to be a female problem. Male infertility, on the other 
hand, accounts for nearly half of all cases. 
Infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic 
disorders, hormonal imbalances, lifestyle factors and 
environmental factors. In this presentation, we will discuss 
some of the most common causes of infertility in men and 
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 Common causes of infertility in women
Ovulation Endometri
disorders osis
This is the most common cause of 
female infertility which occurs when a 
woman does not ovulate regularly This condition occurs when the 
does not ovulate at all. Examples tissue that normally lines the uterus 
include polycystic ovary syndrome, grows outside the uterus causing 
hypothalamic dysfunction and scarring and damage to the 
premature ovarian failure. reproductive organs.
• Blocked or • As women get • Abnormalities in 
damaged older their fertility the uterus, such 
fallopian tubes declines due to a as fibroids, 
prevent the egg decrease in the polyps, or 
from reaching the number and scarring, can 
uterus making it quality of eggs. make it difficult 
difficult to for a fertilized 
Tucobnacle ive. egg to implant 
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Common causes of infertility in 
men
 A low sperm count or 
poor sperm motility can 
make it difficult for the 
sperm to reach and 
fertilize the egg.
Low sperm count
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Varicocele Hormonal Imbalances
• This is a condition where the veins • Low testosterone levels, high 
in the scrotum are enlarged which levels of prolactin or thyroid 
can cause a decrease in sperm hormone imbalances can all 
production. cause infertility in men.
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Erectile dysfunction
• Difficulties in achieving or 
maintaining an erection can make 
it difficult to have intercourse and 
conceive.
•  Genetic factorsCertain genetic disorders, 
such as Klinefelter syndrome or 
Y chromosome deletions can 
affect sperm production and 
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fertility.
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SUMMARY 
 These are just some of the common causes of 
infertility in men and women. Other factors 
such as lifestyle choices environmental factors 
and underlying medical conditions can also 
contribute to infertility.
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