Diagnosed infertility
Often, coming to terms with the reality that making a baby isn’t as easy as you imagined has its own grief attached. We recommend that you take as much control as possible, and have a plan. If you meet the criteria, get on the waitlist for publicly funded treatment as soon as you are able.
If you already have a child or children and are experiencing difficulty conceiving again:
Common causes of infertility
MEN (approx. 40%)
Male fertility problems can be caused by abnormalities in sperm numbers, movement or shape. However, the causes of many sperm problems remain unknown.
Causes could be:
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Failed vasectomy reversal
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Retrograde ejaculation
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Blocked ducts
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Varicocele
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Absence of vas deferens
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Undescended testes in childhood
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Autoimmune (antibody) disorders
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Lifestyle choices which impact sperm morphology
WOMEN (approx. 40%)
Female fertility problems commonly include:
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Tubal problems
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Endometriosis
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Disorders of ovulation
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Polycystic ovarian disease
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Frequent miscarriage
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Hormonal problems
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Autoimmune (antibody) disorders
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Recurrent genito-urinary infections
UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY
Up to 20% of couples (including those experiencing secondary infertility) will have no explainable cause for their infertility.