10 Causes of Female Infertility Problems

At start planning a pregnancy, the couple will try to get it. But sometimes for some people getting pregnant is a difficult, due to several reasons, either because they are infertile. But the survey results revealed there are 10 causes of female infertility problems.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a common cause of infertility in women is a problem with ovulation. This is a process of releasing a mature egg from the uterus to the fallopian tubes and then walked to be fertilized.) A common sign of ovulation problems include abnormal menstrual periods, menstrual periods or less complete.

1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome condition (PCOS) which causes excess production of androgen hormones and is one of the main causes of infertility in women. Hormonal imbalance caused by PCOS leads to problems with ovulation and menstrual cycle disruption. This condition is often associated with obesity and insulin resistance.

2. According to the Mayo Clinic, early menopause dsebagai deficiency or loss of menstruation and ending early signs of ovarian follicles before a woman reaches the age of 40 years. A woman is considered premature menopause when ovarian function (ovarian) and stops menstruating before the age of 40 years. Certain immune diseases, or even radiation therapy can lead to premature menopause in women.

3. When the fallopian tubes are inflamed, it could be damage to the fallopian tubes, it might be due to blockage or scarring, which in turn, lead to infertility. Damage is generally caused by infection with sexually transmitted diseases, especially chlamydia.

4. Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. This condition usually affects the ovaries, eggs, fallopian tubes, uterus and even sperm function. In cases of mild endometriosis, conception is still possible that not all women will experience infertility.

5. Another factor affecting women's ovulation is physical damage to the ovaries. Damage can be caused by surgery due to ovarian cysts. Constant operation of a widespread or invasive scar tissue can cause damage to the point where it can no longer ovarian follicles mature, resulting in the ovulation process to be incomplete.

6. Pelvic adhesions as scar tissue that forms after pelvic surgery, the appendix which can interfere with fertility. Pelvic adhesions can alter the structure of the fallopian tubes, making it difficult for women's eggs travel through the channel.

7. Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is overactive. While thyroid hypothyroidism, a condition caused by an underactive thyroid. Both can cause infertility problems in women.

8. Having cancer and undergoing radiotherapy or other forms of cancer treatment may interfere with the functioning of the reproductive system of male or female. Research has shown that a woman's fertility decline is one cause side effects of radiation. But it also depends on the condition of the body part in the shine

9. Certain drugs can cause infertility in women. But by stopping drug consumption entirely, women are still likely to become fertile again as before. Using drugs, drinking alcohol, smoking, unhealthy eating and being overweight or underweight, and excessive athletics can also cause infertility in women. 

10. Age is also considered a common factor related infertility in women. Women over 40 years of age have a lower number of eggs and tend to be less healthy. The possibility of miscarriage is also higher among women whose age was older.