Dr. Bakul Kapoor

Infertility is characterized by the inability to get pregnant even after unprotected intercourse for over a year. Repeated miscarriages along with other factor can often be the reason behind infertility in women.

Probable causes of infertility in women:

The most common cause of infertility in women is an abnormal uterus. Congenital flaws, such as septate uterus can lead to repeated miscarriages. The normal ph level of the uterus is approximately in the range of 6.6 to 7.6. So a ph level below or above this range can lead to an abnormal uterus.Ovulation defects (such as the eggs not properly maturing in the ovaries or the ovaries not releasing mature eggs) are other causes as well.Another possible cause is endometriosis, a condition wherein the tissues which line the inner walls of the uterus start to grow on the outsides of the uterus, such as in the pelvis or the abdomen.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos), a condition wherein the ovaries become enlarged with tiny cysts growing on them, is another important cause for infertility. Hormonal imbalances are at the root of this condition.A block or damage to the fallopian tubes can prevent the sperm to properly fertilize the egg thus, leading to infertility.