Infertility is not having the ability to conceive despite having frequent, unprotected sex for a minimum of a year for women aged less than 35 years or over six months if the woman is aged 35 or more.
Both men and women are likely to possess fertility problems, one out of six couples in urban India face issues with infertility.Causes for male infertility: · Oligospermia (Low Sperm Count) It is estimated that a male should have an average sperm count above 15 million sperm per milliliter to be considered normal · Abnormal sperm production or function because of genetic defects, undescended testicles, health problems like diabetes, or infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, mumps, or HIV.Problems with the delivery of sperm because of structural problems, blockage within the testicle, sexual problems like premature ejaculation; certain genetic diseases, like cystic fibrosis, or damage or injury to the reproductive organs.
The heat can affect the shape and number of sperms.
· Frequent exposure to heat, like in saunas or hot tubs (the raised body temperature can affect sperm production).
Causes of female infertility · Ovulation disorders: Hormonal disorders like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women which is a condition caused by a hormonal imbalance that results in a series of small cysts on the ovaries.
Other hormonal factors that impact the discharge of eggs from the ovaries are Hyperprolactinemia, a condition in which you've got an excessive amount of prolactin — the hormone that stimulates breast milk production also interferes with ovulation.