Infertility Risk Factors for Men and Women
For women - general factors that can affect the ability to ovulate, conceive, or deliver a child successfully include the following:
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age - women in their late 30s are generally less fertile than women in their early 20s
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endometriosis
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chronic diseases (diabetes, lupus, arthritis, hypertension, or asthma)
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hormonal imbalance
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environmental factors - cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, or exposure to workplace hazards or toxins
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excessive or very low body fat
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abnormal Pap smears that have been treated with cryosurgery or cone biopsy
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DES taken by mother during pregnancy
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sexually transmitted diseases
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fallopian tube disease
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multiple miscarriages
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For men - infertility is not just a woman's problem. Following is a list of risk factors related to male infertility:
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history of prostatitis, genital infection, or sexually transmitted diseases
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exposure to hazards on the job or toxic substances, such as radiation, radioactivity, welding, and many chemicals, including lead, ethylene dibromine, and vinyl chloride.
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cigarette or marijuana smoke
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heavy alcohol consumption
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exposure of the genitals to high temperatures
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hernia repair
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undescended testicles
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prescription drugs for ulcers or psoriasis
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DES taken by mother during pregnancy
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mumps after puberty
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