Patient Corner

Ovulatory Factors: Issues like irregular ovulation, premature ovarian failure, low ovarian reserve, menopause, and PCOS affect ovulation and reduce fertility.

Tubal Factors: Conditions such as tubal blockages, damage, endometriosis, and past sterilization prevent eggs from reaching the uterus. Uterine Factors: Uterine abnormalities or the absence of a uterus can hinder conception.

Age Factors: A woman’s peak fertility is in her late teens to late 20s, gradually declining by age 30 and significantly by age 45.

Lifestyle Factors: Weight issues, alcohol, smoking, and autoimmune diseases impact fertility.

Other Factors: Conditions like fibroids, adhesions, cervical issues, or uterine shape irregularities can prevent embryo implantation.

Functional Defects: Conditions such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or retrograde ejaculation affect fertility.

Low Sperm Count: A low or absent sperm count reduces the likelihood of conception.

Low Sperm Motility: Limited or improper sperm movement impedes fertilization.

Low Sperm Morphology: Abnormal sperm shape, including head or tail deformities, impacts embryo formation.

Lifestyle Factors: Prolonged exposure to hot tubs, tight clothing, alcohol, and smoking negatively affect sperm quality.

Other Factors: Varicocele, hydrocele, undescended testes, and environmental factors can also impair male fertility.