Primary Infertility
Secondary Infertility
Secondary infertility is considered when the couple has had a previous pregnancy, but is now having difficulty conceiving again after trying for more than two years.
Main causes in women
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Tubal obstruction and Hydrosalpinx
- Late Maternity
- Uterine Myomatosis
- Uterine Malformations
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant and other symptoms such as acne or excess hair. It affects ovulation and may influence fertility. With proper treatment, many women with PCOS are able to become pregnant.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant and other symptoms such as acne or excess hair. It affects ovulation and may influence fertility. With proper treatment, many women with PCOS are able to become pregnant.
It is the blockage in one or both fallopian tubes, which prevents the egg and sperm from meeting.
Late childbearing refers to seeking pregnancy after the age of 35, when fertility declines. With medical help, many women achieve successful pregnancies at this age.
Uterine myoma is the presence of one or more fibroids (benign tumors) in the uterus. They may cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pain or difficulty in becoming pregnant. Although they do not always affect fertility, some cases require treatment to improve the chances of conceiving.
Uterine malformations are alterations in the shape or structure of the uterus present from birth. They can hinder pregnancy or increase the risk of complications, but are often treatable.
Main causes in men
Sperm alterations
It refers to a sperm count of less than 15 million/ml, this is a frequent cause of male infertility, and the origin of this low sperm count will always be fundamental, since according to this, the appropriate treatment will be applied for each case.
We speak of abnormal forms in a sperm count when less than 4% of normal forms (according to Kruger’s criteria) are observed in the total sample.
Medical or structural causes
Vasectomy is a contraceptive procedure that blocks the vas deferens, preventing the outflow of sperm. It can be reversed by recanalization, especially in cases where the couple wishes to conceive.
The use of tobacco, marijuana, cocaine or steroids can reduce sperm count, motility and morphology. It also increases the risk of genetic alterations in sperm.
