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M
ost couples get pregnant within
the rst year of unprotected
sex. For about 15 percent of
couples, though, it’s not so easy, as there is
a 20 percent chance of getting pregnant
with each menstrual cycle.
According to RESOLVE: The National
Infertility Association, various factors may
contribute to infertility in women and men.
RISKS FORWOMEN
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Very high or low body fat
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Chronic diseases, such as diabetes,
lupus, arthritis, high blood pressure or
asthma
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Cervical cryosurgery (freezing of tissue)
or cone biopsies—your doctor might do
these if you have an abnormal Pap test
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Hormone imbalances—these may cause
very heavy or irregular periods or periods
that are too close together or far apart
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A history of two or more miscarriages
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Excess ca eine intake (more than
250 milligrams daily)
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History of pelvic infections or surgery
RISKS FORMEN
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Anything that raises groin
temperature, such as saunas, hot
baths or whirlpool spas
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Abnormal hormone levels
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Low sperm count
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Mumps after puberty
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A hernia repair
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Some kinds of infection
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Exposure to lead, mercury or other harmful
things in the environment
SHARED RISKS
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Age
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The use of certain prescription
medications
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Alcohol, drug or tobacco use
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Exposure before birth to the drug DES
(This medication was once given to
women to treat high-risk pregnancies.)
WHENTO SEEK HELP
“You should talk to your doctor if you’re
younger than 30 and have been trying
to get pregnant for a year, or if you’re 30
or older and have been
trying for six months,”
says Rebecca Stone, MD,
OB/GYN with ValleyCare
Medical Foundation. “Also
talk to your doctor if
you or your partner has
some of the risk factors
listed above.”
What Factors Play a Role andWhen to Seek Help
About
Fertility
FACTS
ValleyCare.com/maternity
