Factors That might Affect Conception
A couple’s chances of conception could be hindered or delayed due to several reasons, including infertility in the man or the woman. Here are a few factors that could affect your chances of conception
In women:
- Increased maternal age (over 30 years) as the fertility rate starts declining
- Uterine fibroid
- Ectopic pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- History of STD (sexually transmitted diseases)
- Wrongly calculated fertile period
- Blocked fallopian tube
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Thyroid imbalance
- Premature ovarian failure (POF)
- Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
In men:
- Low sperm count
- Undescended testicles
- Erectile dysfunction
- Premature ejaculation
- Diabetes
In general:
- Any pelvic or abdominal surgery
- Lifestyle problems
If an underlying medical condition is not hindering your chances of pregnancy, you could try improving your odds of conception with some effort.