Infertility factors

Female factors:

Pathologies

The most remarkable female factor infertility problems are Chlamydia infection, as it deforms and blocks the fallopian tubes, and endometriosis (abnormal presence of endometrial cells, i.e. those found in the tissue that lines the womb, in other areas such as pelvic area, ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer uterus wall, etc.) Both conditions prevent normal female reproductive cycle, cause tubal obstruction –preventing the passage of eggs from fallopian tubes into the womb– and poorly receptive cervical mucus, etc.

These problems are just a small sample of pathologic or physiologic conditions that may cause infertility in women.

Age

Another factor influencing conception is the fact that women are most fertile between the ages of 20 and 25, while men are at his best to fertilize at the age of 30.

After the age of 25, female fertility decreases progressively and as she approaches the age of 40, it becomes increasingly likely that she will develop such unfavorable conditions as hypertension during pregnancy, for example.

That is why specialists think that it is possible that if he and/or she are over such ages, they may take longer than younger couples. That’s why they are recommended not to put starting a family and seek professional help when they think they have tried enough.

The specialist indicates that an adequate criterion to consider visiting a specialist is time: if during one year you have intently but unsuccessfully tried conception it may be convenient to seek professional help. Another criterion is the medical history of each partner: if any of them has undergone surgery or has endocrinologic disorders, it is good to seek professional help earlier.

Yet, take the above data as generalities, so do not panic if you are in your thirties and plan to have a baby. Just remember that today most men and women devote their youth to study and make a career, and only then do they start a family –and many of them succeed! So cheer up!

Male factor infertility:

The most common male infertility factor is decreased sperm concentration or motility or number (azoospermia, oligospermia) due to such problems as incomplete testis descent, infections, varicocele or unknown causes.

To help you overcome these physiological or physical conditions causing infertility problems, the Instituto de Ginecología y Fertilidad (IGF- Gynecology and Fertility Institute) makes you available a number of medical treatments intended to help couples to achieve their dream of BEING PARENTS.