Causes of Infertility

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Fertility Problems

Use the following guide to help you find the medical and personal information you need to understand fertility problems and move forward with the expansion of your family. You'll find a general overview of fertility issues, explanations of causes and treatments, information about related conditions, and places to go for support.

Fertility Issues Overview

There are number of reasons you may have difficulty conceiving. In this section, we'll provide you ... read more »

Causes of Infertility

There are many different causes of infertility in both men and women. It's in your best interest to become familiar with them, since determining the root of your problem is necessary before you can select a treatment. Use the information you find to make personal lifestyle adjustments, or as a catalyst for conversation with your doctor.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Some fertility problems can be remedied by lifestyle changes. Review these changes carefully and implement them if possible. You might be able to avoid expensive, complex treatments.
  • Some of the medical problems that cause infertility are covered in other findingDulcinea Web guides. For example, if you have had a sexually transmitted disease, you can consult the findingDulcinea STDs Web Guide.

Dulcinea's Picks

For men and women ...
Mayo Clinic provides information on the causes of both female and male infertility. The authors discuss contributing factors such as lifestyle choices, medications, and medical illnesses.
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BabyCentre is a U.K. Web site with an informative chart that outlines the major causes of infertility in both men and women, their definitions, possible symptoms and solutions, and success rates in reversing infertility.
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For women ...
eMedicineHealth has an extensive portal of infertility information. This page reviews different causes of female infertility, environmental factors, and lifestyle factors.
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The University of Maryland Medical Center offers this information on female infertility. It reviews various medical reasons for infertility, such as early menopause.
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For men ...
The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this information on male infertility. The authors discuss specific causes, when a man should be checked for infertility, and possible treatments. 
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HealthLink , a Web site of the Medical College of Wisconsin, reviews male infertility and treatment options. The authors discuss how couples can work together when there are infertility issues.
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Fertility Tests

When a couple is infertile, there are fertility tests for both men and women to determine the ... read more »

Fertility Treatment

There are several methods to aid conception. This section provides you with Web sites that describe ... read more »

Infertility Support

People who have had similar experiences can be a good source of information and moral support. In ... read more »

Fertility Research

You can learn about treatments that might be available in the near or distant future by following ... read more »

Fertility Treatment and Multiples Pregnancy

These Web sites discuss the incidence, causes, and risks of multiple births related to fertility ... read more »

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