What Could Be Wrong?

Infertility is caused by men and women equally. 40% of the time the infertility is the result of a male factor and 40% of the time it is the result of a female factor. Because infertility is such a common disease, about 20% of the time, there are both male and female factors to address.

It is imperative that you undergo a complete basic infertility evaluation before speculating on the causes and treatments. This information is not a substitute for a physician consultation or infertility evaluation. It just provides some insight into the common diagnoses.

The typical causes for female infertility and the rough percentages that they occur are graphed below. You can link to a specific disease to learn more about it.