In prepubertal and adolescent girls, fertility may be impaired by gonadotoxic treatments, repeat ovarian surgery or genetic disorders. Cryopreservation of ovarian cortex is an existing option to preserve fertility in these young girls at risk of premature ovarian failure (POF). Today’s fertility treatments restore hope for the 1 in 6 couples that will experience delays in getting pregnant. While many factors contribute to reproductive disorders, some causes of infertility will require targeted intervention at a fertility clinic, while others will resolve themselves and only slightly extend the time it takes to conceive a baby.
The leading causes of infertility that prevent pregnancy include: In females, Maternal age greater than 35. Ovulatory dysfunction leading to female infertility. Anatomical issues in the uterus or fallopian tubes. Ineffectiveness of eggs to meet the sperm.…
