![]() Unfortunately, experts don’t know what causes infertility in about 20% of women. Family history probably only plays a small role in a woman’s ability to conceive. These disorders can be passed on to their offspring. Men can carry genetic disorders such as loss of part of the Y chromosome or extra chromosomes as a cause of low sperm counts. In men, the amount or health of the sperm are the most likely culprits for infertility. There is often a family history of developmental delay in males. There are particular genetic disorders such as fragile X that are associated with early loss of eggs. The number of eggs is related to age of menopause which also runs in families. As she ages, the number her eggs decline.In addition, the number of abnormal eggs increases, which also increases the risk of miscarriage and Down syndrome. The likelihood that a woman will become pregnant during any particular menstrual cycle begins to decline when she’s in her early 30s. Both endometriosis and uterine fibroids can run in families.įor women, age is another big contributing factor. ![]() Uterine fibroids (growths of the muscle of the uterus) can also be a culprit. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) suggests infertility could also be the result of other problems with the reproductive organs, such as a blocked fallopian tubes that may be due to endometriosis or pelvic infections. And it could be playing a role in your ability to conceive. So if your mom had PCOS, you may be more likely to have PCOS. PCOS can impede a woman’s ability to conceive, and it does tend to run in families. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of not ovulating. In women, a common cause is an ovulation (release of the egg) disorder. ![]() A reproductive endocrinologist can help you determine the possible causes of infertilityĪ number of factors can and do contribute to infertility. If you’re a woman over 35 and haven’t gottent pregnant within six months of trying, it’s time to consult a reproductive endocrinologist. However, that definition is limited because it only applies to women under 35. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) defines infertility as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Your family history is not the biggest factor-or even one of the biggest factors-that affects your fertility. Can you blame your parents if you’re having trouble getting pregnant? ![]()
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