Common Fertility Problems

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.

One in ten women are affected by PCOS, half of which go undiagnosed. PCOS is the main contributor to anovulatory (no egg) infertility cases.

Tubal Blockage refers to a blocked fallopian tube, which is the passage for sperm to get to the eggs, as well as the path back to the uterus for the fertilized egg.

One in four women with infertility have a tubal blockage. However, if only one tube is blocked, an egg may still be fertilized through the other tube.

Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrium grows outside of the uterus, generally near the pelvic lining, ovaries, or fallopian tubes.

More than 3 million people per year struggle with endometriosis. About one third to half of women with endometriosis have difficulty getting pregnant.

Sperm Quality begins to reduce around age 40-45. During spermatogenesis, the production of sperm, defects may occur, which can affect the morphology, count, and motility of the sperm.

Decreased sperm count will affect chances of conception. Discrepancies in sperm quality can be diagnosed through a semen analysis.