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Infertility
Infertility
affects one in seven couples in the UK. The strict
definition of infertility varies, with differing times
of regular, unprotected intercourse, but most couples
will undergo some investigations after around 1-2 years
of trying.
Common
causes of infertility include:
Female
partner
Absent ovulation (e.g. PCOS)
Tubal damage
Endometriosis
Mucus hostility
Fibroids
Male
partner
Abnormal semen
Both
partners
Sexual problems
In
about 25% of cases, no cause is found for the subfertility.
60-70% of this group will conceive within 3 years without
any treatment. |