Causes of infertility

Learn more about the causes of infertility and the factors that could be prohibiting you from having a baby.

What is infertility?

Infertility is the inability to have a baby after 12 months of trying.

If you are 35 years of age or older, this period decreases to 6 months, and in any of these cases, it is advisable to see a specialist in Human Reproduction.

How much does an Assisted Reproduction program cost?

Our Assisted Reproduction programs offer you different alternatives to have a baby. Find out what you need to achieve it and the investment to take these programs.

Secondary infertility, problems conceiving another baby

If you already have a baby, and it is been complicated to have another one, you are probably experiencing secondary infertility.

People affected by this don't usually get help from a medical specialist, because it is believed that having had a baby before, it is only a matter of time before you can have a another one again. However, there are a number of medical conditions that you may be unknowingly facing that may even have occurred during your first pregnancy.

How do I know if I need help to have a baby?

Regardless of your age, whether you have had a baby before or not, if you have had unprotected sex for more than a year and have not been able to have a baby, it is recommended that you seek a medical evaluation by a specialist in Assisted Reproduction.

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A common problem

Worldwide, almost 200 million people face problems conceiving(WHO). In Mexico alone, 15% of people of childbearing age experience some situation that compromises their reproductive health.

Although in 98% of all these cases there are Assisted Reproduction alternatives that can help them, most of them do not usually go to specialists who can provide them with adequate treatment for the causes of their infertility.

5 factors causing infertility

Although there are multiple reasons that can be related to problems conceiving and causes of infertility, there are 5 main factors that concentrate different conditions.

If you want to know more about these conditions, we invite you to click on each one.

Ovulatory factor: refers to all those alterations in ovulation, which can occur due to hormonal imbalances or any disorder in the ovaries.

Uterine factor: includes different affectations in the uterus, which interfere with the correct implantation of the embryo and the proper development of the pregnancy.

Tubal factor: refers to any damage to the fallopian tubes, which makes it difficult for the sperm to travel through and unite with the egg.

Embryonic factor: alterations in the development or implantation of the embryo.

Male factor: problems with sperm concentration, motility and shape, which affect their ability to fertilise the egg.

Knowing your reproductive health is the first step to having your baby

If you are having problems conceiving, the first thing you should do is to find out exactly what the cause is by seeing a doctor specialising in reproduction.

At Ingenes we have an Initial program, in which we will provide you with a complete and accurate diagnosis of your situation. Take the first step towards fulfilling your dream and get to know him.

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