wawa deep dive: female infertility

The possible causes of infertility in women are, unfortunately, many. And while you may know that IVF treatments can be a way of achieving a pregnancy when you're struggling with infertility, getting to know the basics about female fertility and infertility is important.

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Causes of infertility in women

Overall, one-third of infertility cases are caused by female reproductive issues, one-third by male reproductive problems and another third by both male and female reproductive issues or by unknown factors.

There are many medical conditions and other factors which may cause reproductive issues. The following list includes some of the most common causes of infertility in females, however, it is not an exhaustive list.

Ovulatory disorders

Ovulatory disorders are the most common cause of female infertility. The failure to ovulate occurs in about 40% of women with infertility issues. Ovulation problems can be caused by:

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure. This occurs when your ovaries stop working before the age of 40. You run out of eggs...