According to statistics, in 40% of cases, the absence of children occurs due to female infertility , another 40% - male. The remaining 20% is the result of combined infertility, when problems exist for both partners.
The first sign of infertility, both male and female, is the absence of pregnancy with regular unprotected sex for 2 or more years. If the pregnancy has not occurred after 2-3 months of attempts, it does not speak about infertility - probably, sexual acts did not coincide with a favorable moment in the monthly cycle. But if this lasts for more than one year, there is an occasion to apply to a specialist.
The reasons for this phenomenon are many - infectious diseases, obstruction of the fallopian tubes in a woman or in the vas deferens in a man, hormonal disorders, varicose veins of the testicle, decreased potency, anatomical defects of the uterus, endometriosis and much more.
The first symptom of infertility in women is the absence of her monthly and ovulation. The reason for the absence of menstruation at the childbearing age can be taking birth control pills, ovarian failure, problems with the central nervous system, not fully formed reproductive organs, hormonal imbalance and even excessive leanness, when due to the lack of subcutaneous fat, menstruation ceases to conserve energy.
There are no characteristic signs of infertility in men. It can be identified only by conducting a series of analyzes, the first of which is a spermogram. The main reason is usually insufficient mobility of spermatozoa or in a small number of them.
Most causes of infertility are treatable - so do not despair ahead of time. Only a competent specialist is needed, who correctly identifies the causes and prescribes adequate treatment.