Causes of infertility
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Infertility can be caused by many different things. For 1 in 4 couples, a cause cannot be identified.
Infertility in women
Infertility is commonly caused by problems with ovulation (the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries).
Some problems stop an egg being released at all, while others prevent an egg being released during some cycles but not others.
Ovulation problems can be a result of:
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),
- thyroid problems – both an overactive thyroid gland and an under...
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