Abstract

CAUSES OF INFERTILITY IN WOMEN

Bushra Jawad Kadhim* and Rasha Hatem Abbas

Abstract

Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive, with no contraception, after one year of regular intercourse in women < 35 years and after 6 months in women > 35 years. A review on causes, management, and treatment of endocrine causes of female infertility was performed. Epidemiological data suggest that around 10% to 15% of couples are infertile. Anovulatory problem is responsible for 25% to 50% of the causes of female infertility. Advanced age, obesity, and drugs have a negative effect on fertility. Different hypothalamic, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian disorders may affect fertility as well. Infertility is a growing phenomenon in developed societies. We here provide information about how to identify endocrine patients with ovulatory dysfunction. Women must be advised about limiting factors to be avoided, in order to protect their fertility.

Keywords: Infertility, women.