Cases of infertility are increasing day by day with alarming speed which requires a special attention and counselling of couples.
Infertility is declared where a woman fails to conceive after active planning for about 1 year.
The problem may be with male or female or both.
One should know the exact cause of infertility and treat it accordingly.
Now a days the treatment is easily available for such cases.
Causes
Male infertility
Abnormal sperm production due to genetic factors, health problems like diabetes, HIV, mumps etc. Which can affect the quality of sperm also.
Overexposure to some environmental factors like pesticides, drugs, some chemicals, radiation etc.
Chemotherapy or radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer can affect sperm production.
Overuse of medications like antibiotics, steroids etc.
Insufficient exercise
Stress
Female infertility
Abnormal ovulation
Anatomical defect in uterus or fallopian tubes
Treatment of cancer
Overweight or underweight
Delayed puberty
Autoimmune diseases
Overeating junk food
As the age increases, fertility decreases in female.