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Common Causes of Infertility
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant and the months keep passing by, you may be feeling worried, discouraged, and frustrated. Please know that you’re not alone. Many couples face problems with fertility, and while it can feel overwhelming, understanding the possible reasons behind it is the first step toward finding answers.
At Novel OBGYN in Coral Gables, Florida, Lorena Tinoco, MD, and Madelyn Gonzalez, MD, listen closely to your concerns and support you every step of the way. Here, we walk through some of the most common causes of infertility so you can better understand what might be happening with your body.
Ovulation and hormone issues
A leading reason you may struggle to conceive is related to ovulation. If your ovaries aren’t releasing an egg regularly, fertilization can’t happen. Hormones play a big role in this process, so when they’re out of balance, it can affect your fertility.
Some common issues include:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): causes missed periods and irregular cycles
- Primary ovarian insufficiency: when your ovaries stop working long before menopause
- Thyroid disorder: an overactive or underactive thyroid can throw your hormones out of balance
If you’ve noticed that your periods are unpredictable or completely absent, we offer testing to help get to the bottom of it. There are many treatment options that can help restore ovulation and improve your chances of conceiving.
Physical causes
Sometimes the reason for infertility has to do with the structure of your reproductive system. Even if your hormones and ovulation are working properly, physical barriers can prevent pregnancy from happening.
For example:
- Uterine conditions: fibroids, polyps, and scar tissue make it more difficult for an embryo to implant
- Endometriosis: when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, it can cause inflammation and scarring
- Blocked fallopian tubes: possibly caused by pelvic infections, surgery, or endometriosis
Our expert doctors can diagnose and treat these conditions effectively with advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques.
Age, lifestyle, and male factor infertility
Infertility may not be due to one partner only — both of you can be affected. These things also can impact fertility:
- Age: fertility naturally decreases with age, when egg quality and quantity decline
- Lifestyle choices: smoking, alcohol use, weight problems, stress, and irregular sleep can affect your reproductive health
- Male factor infertility: sperm count, quality, and movement affect conception
Small lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference, and if more specialized treatment is needed, there are many options for both partners.
Moving forward
Struggling to conceive is discouraging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Understanding the common causes of infertility gives you a clearer picture, and we can tailor solutions for you once we know what’s behind your troubles conceiving.
At our South Miami practice, we combine medical expertise with personalized, compassionate care to address infertility and help you reach your goal to conceive and have a baby.
Call Novel OBGYN now to set up a consultation with one of our compassionate fertility specialists.
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