What are the main causes of infertility in women?
It is important to understand that about 40 percent of infertility in couples is male related and about 40 percent is female related. Other cases are due to a combination of male and female factors or to unknown causes. So, if there are fertility concerns, both partners should undergo complete medical exams and history. In men and women, multiple factors can account for difficulty in getting pregnant. But in women, infertility causes generally fall into four categories: 40 percent are related to ovulation, 40 percent are tubal factors, 10 percent are hormonal problems and 10 percent are unexplained.
