Underlying Causes

There are many medical conditions that can be the underlying cause of infertility for both men and women. Learn more about some of them below and possible options.

According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 8 couples have difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term. If you think this may be you and your partner, you are not alone. Here’s where things can get a bit overwhelming.

There are many medical conditions that can be the underlying cause of infertility for both men and women. Some of these conditions are simple to diagnose with the help of an OB/Gyn. Others require an array of additional testing and the expertise of a specialist such as a Reproductive Endocrinologist or an urologist. If you suspect you may have infertility, it is best to go ahead and get a complete fertility work-up and diagnosis.

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Endometriosis

Roughly, 1 in 10 girls and women in America and over 176 million worldwide are affected by endometriosis.
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Luteal Phase Defect

When a suspected luteal phase defect occurs, the secretion of progesterone by the ovary is below normal or the endometrium isn’t responding to the normal stimulation of progesterone.
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Male Factor

It may be surprising to some to know that at least 30% of infertility cases are related to male factor issues. Learn more about this common disorder.
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Ovulatory Disorders

Conditions that affect the normal ovulation process resulting in failed or irregular ovulation are called ovulatory disorders.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormone disorder in women, a leading cause of infertility, and one of the most under-diagnosed diseases in the United States.
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Pelvic Adhesions

Pelvic Adhesions, also called scar tissue, can block or distort the fallopian tubes.
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Of all pregnancies, 15-20% end in loss 75% of these in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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Secondary Infertility

The inability to conceive or have a full-term pregnancy after having had children without difficulty before is the definition of secondary infertility.
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Unexplained Infertility

Approximately one in five couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility even after going through a complete fertility work-up.