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  • Starting a family can prove to be difficult for many couples. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that 11.8 percent of women 15 to 44 in the United States have experienced the impaired ability to have children or infertility.

    Diseases and Conditions

    Diseases of the thyroid, endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease each contribute to having a hard time getting pregnant.

    Age

    WomensHealth.gov suggests that after the age of 30, each year the chances of having a baby "decrease rapidly." Ovulation may occur less frequently with lower quality eggs as a woman ages.

    Male Infertility

    A man can have problems with his sperm including not having enough, lack of sperm movement and abnormal sperm shape. According to The University of Virginia, "the male is the sole cause, or a contributing cause, of infertility in about 50 percent of infertile couples."

    Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

    According to WomensHealth.gov, "PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility." PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) makes normal ovulation difficult due to hormone imbalances.

    Physical Problems

    Problems with a woman's anatomy can make it hard to get pregnant. Blocked fallopian tubes, pelvic scar tissue from surgery or illness and abnormal uterus or cervix development can cause infertility.

    Source:

    CDC.gov: FASTSTATS - Infertility

    WomensHealth.gov: Infertility FAQ

    University of Virginia Health System: Infertility

    More Information:

    BabyCenter.com: Getting Pregnant

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