What are the causes for Infertility in females?
Female infertility can be caused by any abnormality in reproductive, hormonal (endocrine) system or due to systemic causes. 1. Uterine causes: absent uterus, hypoplastic uterus, septum in uterus, bicornuate uterus, fibroids, intrauterine adhesions, infection, etc. 2. Tubal factors (35 to 45%): Fallopian tube is a very important part of female reproductive system. Infection can cause serious damage to the tube causing infertility. In India, tuberculous infection is an important cause of female infertility. Also repeated curettage of uterus, abortions can cause infection of tubes & their subsequent blockage. 3. Cervical causes: The cervical epithelium secretes important secretions that are necessary for normal passage of sperm through the cervical canal. Disturbance in this process can cause infertility. Cervical stenosis, thick cervical mucus and the presence of sperm antibodies in cervical mucus can cause infertility. 4. Vaginal causes: Hymen is tight membrane that covers the vaginal o
