When a couple has difficulty getting pregnant, it can be a fertility problem of the man, the woman or both.

In many cases it can be frustrating not knowing the causes of infertility.

Some causes of infertility in women are:

  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Thyroid problems
  • History of sexually transmitted diseases, such as pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Age over 35 years
  • Being overweight or being too thin
  • Having received treatments for cancer
  • Contact with environmental toxins, such as lead and pesticides
  • Consumption of alcohol or drugs
  • Poor nutrition
  • Smoking tobacco.

Some causes of infertility in man are:

  • Problems to have an erection
  • Problems of ejaculation
  • Low count or absence of sperm
  • Having received treatments for cancer
  • Contact with environmental toxins, such as lead and pesticides
  • Consumption of alcohol or drugs
  • History of lesions in the scrotum and testicles
  • Smoking tobacco
  • Exposure of high temperature to the testicles, it can be caused by wearing very tight underwear or swim or showeing in hot water
  • Having a testicle that did not descend

In Clínica Vida Fértil we are here to help you, contact us and schedule an appointment to discuss your case in more detail.

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