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The Female Partner
Common factors related to the female partner are:
- Problems with the ovaries or lack of regular ovulation, which is the development or release of a healthy egg. These may be caused by endocrine disorders such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) that can result in irregular menstrual cycles including prolonged, infrequent or lack of periods; infertility; or recurrent miscarriages.
- Problems with the fallopian tubes, the uterus, or other pelvic organs. Examples include:
- Damage to the fallopian tubes that affects the movement of the egg into the uterus
- Endometriosis, where tissue normally found on the inside of the uterus is found on the outside of the uterus and can cause scarring and anatomical abnormalities that disrupt the menstrual cycle.
- Fibroids, or uterine tumors, forming the muscle of the uterus and distorting the uterine cavity and interfere with conception.
- Hormonal abnormalities, where certain imbalances can affect the ability to produce a healthy egg.
- The woman’s age. Experts now believe that a woman’s ability to conceive begins to decrease approximately 10 years before the onset of menopause, which varies from woman to woman, but in general starts at age 35.
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