INFERTILITY

INFERTILITY
Infertility is the inability of a couple to become pregnant ( regardless of cause) after 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse.
It is said to occur when :

1. A woman under 35 has not conceived after 12 months of contraceptive free intercourse (CFI).
2. A woman over 35 has not conceived after 6 months of CFI

Women who can get pregnant but are unable to stay pregnant may also be infertile.

** HOW IT OCCURS * *

1. egg is released from a woman during ovulation
2. Egg moves through the fallopian tube to the uterus
3. Sperm deposited by man swims to meet the egg
4. The fertilized egg attach to the endometrium of uterus
5. Implantation occurs

However, disruption of any of these steps leads to Infertility issues.
Infertility is a common problem in both sexes.

CAUSES OF INFERTILITY IN MEN

1. Infertility in men is often caused by a problem called Varicocele. This occurs when the vein on a male testicle is too large. This heat up the testicles and affects the number or shape of the sperm.
2. Sexually transmissible infections
3. Sometimes injury to the reproductive system block the sperm.
4. Birth defects. This is problem associated during development of an embryo.

FACTORS THAT INCREASE INFERTILITY IN MALE

1. Too much Alcohol
2. Taking Drugs and Smoking cigarettes
3. Toxins from environment e.g. pesticides, Lead
4. Health challenges like Mumps, kidney disease or hormone imbalance
5. Age
6. Medicine
7. Exposure to some radioactive materials.

....To be Continued....