There are a number of factors that can contribute to female infertility. Female infertility is most often caused by problems with ovulation. Ovulation disorders can stem from a number of medical conditions including polycystic ovarian disease, hormonal imbalances, obsessive exercise and early menopause.

Endometriosis is another condition that commonly causes female infertility. This condition is caused by cells entering a cavity in the pelvis and attaching to either the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes. After these cells attach themselves to an organ, they begin to grow and eventually cause damage to the organ that they have attached themselves to. This process eventually results in complications with fertility.

In addition to ovulation disorders and endometriosis, female infertility can also be caused by problems with the cervix, fallopian tube disorders, genetic history, and issues with the uterus or the lining of the uterus. In some cases, infertility can also be caused by outside influences such as environmental hazards like lead and medical treatments such as chemotherapy.

The conditions that most commonly cause male infertility are called azoospermia and oligospermia. When a man is afflicted with azoospermia, it means that his testicles do not produce any sperm cells. Oligospermia is a condition that occurs when sperm cells are being produced, but not enough are produced to result in a successful pregnancy.

As with female infertility issues, male infertility issues can also stem from environmental factors, medical history, medical treatments and genetic history. Sometimes the causes of a couple’s fertility issues are not known and cannot be diagnosed. These cases are referred to as idiopathic infertility.