Many different factors and problems can cause infertility, including problems in the female reproductive system, the male reproductive system, or a combination of the two.
- Infertility Risk Factors for Men and Women
Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STDs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.
- Male Factor Infertility
Problems with the production and maturation of sperm are the most common causes of male infertility.