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Conditions A-Z - Infertility Risk Factors for Men and Women

Infertility Risk Factors for Men and Women

age - women in their late 30s are about 30 percent less fertile than women in their early 20s

endometriosis

chronic diseases (diabetes, lupus, arthritis, hypertension, or asthma)

hormonal imbalance

environmental factors - cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, or exposure to workplace hazards or toxins

excessive or very low body fat

abnormal Pap smears that have been treated with cryosurgery or cone biopsy

DES taken by mother during pregnancy

sexually transmitted diseases

fallopian tube disease

multiple miscarriages

history of prostatitis, genital infection, or sexually transmitted diseases

exposure to hazards on the job or toxic substances such as radiation, radioactivity, welding, and many chemicals, including lead, ethylene dibromine, and vinyl chloride.

cigarette or marijuana smoke

heavy alcohol consumption

exposure of the genitals to high temperatures

hernia repair

undescended testicles

prescription drugs for ulcers or psoriasis

DES taken by mother during pregnancy

mumps after puberty

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